Advanced Practice Nursing Role

Catalog description

Focuses on the examination and implementation of the advanced practice nursing (APN) role. Presents historical and contemporary social and political influences on the development and implementation of the APN role and the circumstances prompting the movement of education for advanced practice to the doctoral level. Emphasizes the analysis of the role the APN and the Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared provider within the greater health care system. Explores issues and challenges related to advanced practice.