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Empowering Advanced Practice Nurses: A Review of Addressing Global Health Needs.
Carole Mackavey1, Colette Henderson2, Gillian Morris2
1University of Texas Health Science Center @Houston Cizik SON, Texas, USA.
Annals of Global Health
|August 18, 2025
Summary
Empowering Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) is key to addressing global health challenges. Optimizing APN roles and education improves patient outcomes and healthcare access worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Systems
Background:
- The global health landscape is increasingly complex, with challenges like aging populations and chronic diseases.
- Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play a vital role in addressing healthcare needs.
- There is a significant potential for APNs/NPs to enhance healthcare outcomes and access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the global health landscape and the potential of empowering APNs.
- To highlight successful models of APN integration and their impact.
- To identify key areas where APNs can contribute to global health improvements.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Current trends and research on APN roles were examined.
- Successful APN integration models were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Optimizing APN/NP utilization is essential.
- Standardizing APN roles and education globally is crucial.
- Interprofessional collaboration enhances APN impact.
Conclusions:
- Empowering APNs is vital for addressing diverse global health needs.
- APNs significantly impact global health by providing patient-centered care and improving access.
- APNs contribute to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals for health, equality, and economic strength.
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