Introduction to advanced nursing practice : an international focus /

Introduction to advanced nursing practice : an international focus /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Schober, Madrean, author.
Imprint:	Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Description:	1 online resource : illustrations
Language:	English
Series:	Advanced practice in nursing Advanced practice in nursing.
Subject:	Nursing -- Practice. Advanced Practice Nursing. Leadership. Transcultural Nursing. Nursing -- Practice.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11267879

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ISBN:	9783319322049 3319322044 9783319322032 3319322036
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	Prepared under the auspices of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), this book provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly emerging field of advanced nursing practice. This volume addresses central issues in the role and practice development that are fundamental to defining and differentiating the nature of this field. Topics include defining the role, role characteristics, scope of practice, education, regulation and research. Obstacles to and facilitators of the role are addressed and include ethical questions arising in the context of practice development. With an international focus, this volume examines international developments in the field, as reflected in country-specific case studies and examples. It offers a valuable resource for advanced practice nurses, educators, administrators at healthcare institutions and healthcare planners. -- Provided by publisher.
Other form:	Print version: Introduction to Advanced Nursing Practice. [Place of publication not identified] : Springer Verlag 2016 9783319322032

Table of Contents:

Overview of advanced nursing practice
A growing presence
nature of practice
Education
Role and practice development
Professional regulation
Challenges and strategies
Career paths, clinical career ladders, and professional progression
Research
The future: strengthening the advanced nursing practice agenda.