Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2022
DOI
10.5334/aogh.3698
Publication Title
Annals of Global Health
Volume
88
Issue
1
Pages
42 (1-21)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Several subgroups of the International Council of Nurses Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network (ICN NP/APNN) have periodically analyzed APN (nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist) development around the world. The primary objective of this study was to describe the global status of APN practice regarding scope of practice, education, regulation, and practice climate. An additional objective was to look for gaps in these same areas of role development in order to recommend future initiatives.
Methods: An online survey was developed by the research team, and included questions on APN practice roles, education, regulation/credentialing, and practice climate. The study was launched in August 2018 at the 10(th) Annual ICN NP/APNN Conference in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Links to the survey were provided there and via multiple platforms over the next year.
Results: Survey results from 325 respondents, representing 26 countries, were analyzed through descriptive techniques. Although progress was reported, particularly in education, results indicated the APN profession around the world continues to struggle over titling, title protection, regulation development, credentialing, and barriers to practice.
Conclusions and Practice/Policy Relevance: APNs have the potential to help the world reach the Sustainable Development Goal of universal health coverage. Several recommendations are provided to help ensure APNs achieve these goals.
Original Publication Citation
Wheeler, K. J., Miller, M., Pulcini, J., Gray, D., Ladd, E., & Rayens, M. K. (2022). Advanced practice nursing roles, regulation, education, and practice: A global study. Annals of Global Health, 88(1), 1-21, Article 42. https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.3698
ORCID
0000-0002-0946-3939 (Gray)
Repository Citation
Wheeler, Kathy J.; Miller, Minna; Pulcini, Joyce; Gray, Deborah; Ladd, Elissa; and Rayens, Mary Kay, "Advanced Practice Nursing Roles, Regulation, Education, and Practice: A Global Study" (2022). Nursing Faculty Publications. 53.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/nursing_fac_pubs/53
Comments
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