Educational preparation |
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4.8 |
1. Educational preparation beyond that of a generalist or specialized nurse education at a minimum requirement of a full master's degree programme (master's level modules taken as detached courses do not meet this requirement)
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Yes |
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2. Formal recognition of educational programmes preparing nurses specifically for advanced practice nursing (e.g. accreditation, approval, or authorization by governmental or nongovernmental agencies)
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No |
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3. A formal system of credentialing linked to defined educational qualifications |
No |
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Nature of practice |
6 |
28.6 |
4. A designated role or level of nursing that has its focus on the provision of care, illness prevention and cure based on direct and indirect healthcare services at an advanced level, including rehabilitative care and chronic disease management. This is beyond the scope of practice of a generalist or specialized nurse. |
Yes |
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5. The capability to manage full episodes of care and complex healthcare problems including hard to reach, vulnerable and at-risk populations |
No |
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6. The ability to integrate research (evidence informed practice), education, leadership, and clinical management |
Yes |
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7. Extended and broader range of autonomy (varies by country context and clinical setting) |
No |
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8. Case-management (manages own case load at an advanced level) |
Yes |
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9. Advanced assessment, judgement, decision-making and diagnostic reasoning skills |
Yes |
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10. Recognized advanced clinical competencies, beyond the competencies of a generalist or specialized nurse |
No |
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11. The ability to provide support and/or consultant services to other healthcare professionals emphasizing professional collaboration |
No |
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12. Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates actions to enhance healthcare services at an advanced level |
Yes |
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13. Recognized first point of contact for clients and families (commonly, but not exclusively, in primary healthcare settings) |
Yes |
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Advanced practice nursing practice |
4 |
19.0 |
14. Authority to diagnose |
Yes |
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15. Authority to prescribe medications |
Yes |
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16. Authority to order diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments |
Yes |
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17. Authority to refer clients/patients to other services and/or professionals |
Yes |
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18. Authority to admit and discharge clients/patients to hospital and other services |
No |
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19. Officially recognized title(s) for nurses working as advanced practice nurses |
No |
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20. Legislation to confer and protect the title(s) (e.g. clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner) |
No |
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21. Legislation and policies from an authoritative entity or some form of regulatory mechanism explicit to advanced practice nurses (e.g. certification, credentialing or authorization specific to country context) |
No |
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