Advanced Practice Nurses: EDUCATION, ROLES, TRENDS

The concept of advanced practice nursing is in the process of evolving . This accounts not only for variability in educational preparation bu t also confusion and misunderstanding about advanced practice nursing. Advanced Practice Nursing defines and describes the components of the term "advanced practice nursing" and includes the history and develop ment of advanced practice nursing, current education requirements and trends, procedures for certification and licensure, and legal and ethi cal aspects. It also includes sample curricula and patient cases to il lustrate the functions involved in each area of specialty.