Prepared under the auspices of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), this first volume provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly emerging field of advanced nursing practice. It addresses central issues in the role and practice development that are fundamental to defining and differentiating the nature of this field. Topics include defining the role, role characteristics, scope of practice, education, regulation and research. Obstacles to and facilitators of that role are addressed and include ethical questions arising in the context of practice development. With an international focus, this volume examines international developments in the field, as reflected in country-specific case studies and examples. It offers a valuable resource for advanced practice nurses, educators and administrators at healthcare institutions.

About the Author
Madrean Schober, PhD, MSN, ANP, FAANP is a nurse practitioner, educator, mentor, writer, lecturer and consultant with expertise in the development of advanced practice nursing roles, healthcare policy, curriculum design and programme development. She has been an international consultant with expertise in role development for 15 years, past-Chair of the ICN International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network as well as International Relations Liaison for the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. With a background in family health, family nursing and community healthcare, she has an aim to provide healthcare services to diverse populations along with strategic planning for improved access to all. These services include the promotion of advanced nursing practice in the provision of healthcare services.

Reviews
"The term advanced practice nursing has many meanings. This book was written to enhance the understanding of the advanced practice role throughout the world. ... The audience is broad, encompassing a variety of healthcare professionals and healthcare leaders globally. The book provides insight into how the advanced practice role has grown. It helps to better define the role, clarify the scope of practice, and explore the characteristics for nursing practice in this expanded role." (Kathleen M. Woodruff, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2016)



Book Information
ISBN 9783319322032
Author Madrean Schober
Format Hardback
Page Count 166
Imprint Springer International Publishing AG
Publisher Springer International Publishing AG