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Titling for advanced practice nurses

J W Hawkins1, J K Holcombe

  • 1School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA.

Oncology Nursing Forum
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
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A unified title, "advanced practice nurse" (APN), is recommended to encompass various APN roles. This aims to enhance professional unity and leadership opportunities for APNs in healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Administration

Background:

  • The evolving roles of advanced practice nurses (APNs) necessitate clear professional identity and titling.
  • Existing titling conventions for APNs can create fragmentation within the profession.

Framework:

  • The study synthesized discussion points and professional literature regarding APN titling.
  • Recommendations were generated by conference participants to address titling challenges.

Implementation:

  • A consensus emerged recommending a single, umbrella title: "advanced practice nurse" (APN).
  • This title is intended to include specialized roles such as clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners.

Implications:

  • Adopting a common title can foster unity among APNs, enabling them to "speak with one voice."
  • Standardized titling may unlock new leadership opportunities for APNs in shaping future healthcare.
  • This initiative supports the advancement and recognition of APN roles within the healthcare system.

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