Remembering the nurse in the business advanced practice

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Policy

Background:

• The practice of advanced practice nursing (APN) raises questions about maintaining a distinct nursing perspective.
• Traditional distinctions between medical and nursing practice models exist.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore role delineation in advanced nursing practice using a Cure-Care continuum framework.
• To examine statements from the American Nurses Association (ANA) and national APN organizations.
• To assess if APNs maintain a nursing perspective in their practice.

Main Methods:

• Review of ANA Social Policy Statements.
• Analysis of statements from national advanced practice nursing organizations.
• Synthesis of existing research on APN care outcomes.

Main Results:

• Advanced practice nurses deliver high-quality care.
• Care provided by APNs is consistently from a strong nursing perspective.
• The Cure-Care continuum offers a useful framework for role delineation.

Conclusions:

• Advanced practice nurses effectively integrate a nursing perspective into their practice.
• APNs provide comprehensive, cost-effective healthcare.
• Focusing on APNs is crucial for meeting future healthcare demands.