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Advanced practice nursing and conceptual models of nursing
Jacqueline Fawcett1, Diana M L Newman, Margaret McAllister
1College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts-Boston, MA, USA. jacqueline.fawcett@umb.edu
Nursing Science Quarterly
|April 20, 2004
Summary
This article defines advanced practice nursing and its core competencies. It explores four roles, focusing on the nurse practitioner, and emphasizes using nursing models in practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Advanced practice nursing is a growing field with evolving roles.
- Understanding the core competencies and diverse roles is crucial for effective practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define advanced practice nursing and its central competency.
- To identify four distinct roles within advanced practice nursing.
- To explore the experiences of advanced practice nurses, particularly nurse practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to define advanced practice nursing and its competencies.
- Identification of four key roles within advanced practice nursing.
- Qualitative insights from two nurse scholars discussing their practice experiences.
Main Results:
- A clear definition and central competency of advanced practice nursing are provided.
- Four primary roles for advanced practice nurses are identified.
- Emphasis is placed on the significance of conceptual nursing models for guiding practice.
Conclusions:
- Advanced practice nursing encompasses diverse roles, including the nurse practitioner.
- Conceptual models of nursing are vital for shaping and guiding advanced practice.
- The experiences of nurse scholars highlight the practical application of theoretical frameworks.