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[Nurse practitioner development: from the perspective of the author]
1School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, ROC. wtang@mail.cgu.edu.tw
Hu Li Za Zhi the Journal of Nursing
|April 14, 2007
Summary
Nurse practitioner (NP) roles in Taiwan have developed over 20 years, but training program efficacy remains uncertain. This paper examines NP training
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Administration
- Medical Education
Context:
- The nurse practitioner (NP) role has evolved over 20 years in Taiwan.
- Most current NPs in Taiwan receive hospital-based training.
- Recent legislative efforts aim to guide NP system development.
Purpose:
- To introduce the development of the NP role and training system in Taiwan.
- To critically evaluate the efficacy of current NP training programs in Taiwan.
- To explore the contribution of NP training to Taiwan's healthcare system.
Summary:
- This paper reviews the 20-year development of the nurse practitioner (NP) role in Taiwan.
- It highlights the current hospital-based training model and recent regulatory efforts.
- The paper questions the efficacy of existing NP training, particularly regarding core competencies, based on international research and local observations.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the Taiwanese NP training system's effectiveness.
- Informs future strategies for NP education and healthcare policy in Taiwan.
- Contributes to the global understanding of NP role development and training variations.
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