Advanced Practice Nursing Role

3 credits

This course prepares students to transition into an advanced practice nursing role. Historical and contemporary influences leading to the development of this professional role are explored, along with anticipated future dimensions. The impact of the advanced practice nurse on patient, family, and population outcomes will be examined. The course incorporates discussions of relationship-based care, role implementation across practice settings, and advanced practice nursing competencies. It also provides a synthesis of legal, regulatory and scope of practice considerations. The course facilitates a comprehensive understanding of political, economic, social and professional issues relevant to advanced practice nursing.