Achieving maximal utilization of an advanced practice council.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Administration

Background:

• Need identified for a supportive forum for advanced practice nurses.
• Nursing staff in expanded and advanced roles required a platform for discussion.

Purpose of the Study:

• Establish an Advanced Practice Council.
• Enhance understanding and utilization of advanced practice roles.
• Promote collaboration and networking among nursing staff.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a dynamic theoretical framework.
• Established an Advanced Practice Council.
• Focused on role clarification and utilization.

Main Results:

• Council activities focus on role clarification and utilization.
• Peer review of advanced practice roles is being implemented.
• Initiated a platform for consultation, support, and networking.

Conclusions:

• The Advanced Practice Council aims to improve nursing practice and patient care.
• Future plans include research on expanded roles and enhancing nursing autonomy.
• The council facilitates communication and sharing of new ideas in nursing.