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Revealing higher levels of nursing practice
1St Bartholomew's School of Nursing, City University, London, UK.
Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
|December 14, 1999
Summary
Early findings from a doctoral study on advanced nursing practice reveal key roles in enhancing patient stays and outcomes. Nurses in advanced roles demonstrate trustworthiness, tenacity, and survival strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Development
Background:
- The evolution of nursing practice necessitates a deeper understanding of advanced roles.
- International data collection across USA, Australia, New Zealand, and UK provides a broad perspective.
- A doctoral study initiated to explore advanced nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the early findings of a doctoral study on advanced nursing practice.
- To identify key themes and categories associated with advanced nursing roles.
- To clarify the current understanding of advanced nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Doctoral study data collection across multiple countries (USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK).
- Utilizing open coding methodology for data analysis.
- Focusing on nurses identified as engaged in advanced nursing practice.
Main Results:
- Identified major categories include enhancing patient stay.
- Improved patient outcomes are a significant finding.
- Categories also encompass promoting the role, trustworthiness, tenacity, and survival within advanced nursing practice.
Conclusions:
- The identified categories enhance the understanding of advanced nursing practice.
- Findings highlight the multifaceted nature of advanced nursing roles.
- Early results suggest advanced practice significantly impacts patient care and professional longevity.