A conceptual model of Army nursing practice

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Healthcare Administration
• Clinical Practice Models

Background:

• Army nursing requires a comprehensive framework encompassing all practice domains.
• Existing models may not fully integrate advanced practice roles with foundational nursing care.
• The need for a structured approach to optimize clinical expertise and education within military nursing is recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a conceptual model for Army nursing practice.
• To delineate the integration of research, education, and administration.
• To emphasize the role of advanced practice nurses within the Army nursing structure.

Main Methods:

• Development of a conceptual model for Army nursing.
• Utilizing a pyramid structure to illustrate practice components.
• Focusing on the hierarchy and interdependence of nursing roles.

Main Results:

• The conceptual model incorporates research, education, and administration.
• A pyramid of clinical practice is proposed.
• Advanced practice nurses' expertise and graduate education are central to the model.

Conclusions:

• The proposed model effectively integrates diverse components of Army nursing.
• It emphasizes maximizing advanced practice nurse capabilities.
• The model relies on a strong foundation of traditional nursing practices.