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1College of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea. yxk12@ewha.ac.kr
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|November 22, 2005
Summary
South Korea has 10 recognized nursing specialties, with advanced practice nurse education at the Master of Science in Nursing level. Challenges remain in fully implementing advanced nursing practice for the population.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Policy
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- South Korea officially recognized specialized nursing areas in 1973.
- By 2003, the Medicine Law established 10 specialized nursing areas: public health, anesthesia, mental health, home care, gerontology, critical care, industrial, hospice, emergency, and infection control.
- Advanced practice nurse education in Korea requires a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with at least 33 credit semester hours.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify challenges and propose solutions for advanced nursing practice in South Korea.
- To discuss the current state and future directions of specialized nursing in Korea.
Main Methods:
- The article discusses existing challenges and proposes plausible solutions.
- Analysis of the current landscape of advanced nursing practice in Korea.
Main Results:
- Ten specialized nursing areas are legally recognized in Korea.
- The educational requirement for advanced practice nurses is an MSN degree.
- Several obstacles hinder the widespread implementation of advanced nursing practice.
Conclusions:
- Addressing identified problems and challenges is crucial for advancing nursing practice in Korea.
- Successful implementation of advanced nursing practice will benefit the population.
- Further discussion on solutions is needed to overcome existing barriers.
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