Advanced Practice Nursing: "Training" Pillar in Supporting the Proposal in Brazil

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Health Policy
• Education

Background:

• Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) is a growing global trend.
• Defining the foundational pillars for APN is crucial for its successful integration into healthcare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the essential components supporting Advanced Practice Nursing.
• To discuss the required training and policy frameworks for APN implementation.

Main Methods:

• A review of graduate program assessment documents.
• Analysis of international professor presentations.
• Synthesis of relevant scientific literature.

Main Results:

• Key pillars identified: practice/competency (knowledge, clinical reasoning, skills), professional regulation (legislation, monitoring), and funding (policy, training).

Conclusions:

• Implementing APN in Brazil necessitates stakeholder engagement.
• Legitimizing APN's role in Brazil's health and education landscape is a priority.