Advanced practice nursing: an integrative approach

Part I Historical and developmental aspects of advanced practice nursing

A brief history of advanced practice nursing in the United States

Conceptualizations of advanced practice nursing

A definition of advanced practice nursing

Role development of the advanced practice nurse

Evolving and innovative opportunities for advanced practice nursing

International development of advanced practice nursing

Part II Competencies of advanced practice nursing

Direct clinical practice

Guidance and coaching

Consultation

Evidence-based practice

Leadership

Collaboration

Ethical decision making

Part III Advanced practice roles: the operational definitions of advanced practice nursing

The clinical nurse specialist

The primary care nurse practitionner

The acute care nurse practitioner

The certified nurse-midwife

The certified registered nurse anesthetist

Part IV Critical elements in managing advanced practice nursing environments

Business planning and reimbursement mechanisms

Marketing and negotiations

Understanding regulatory, legal and credentialing requirements

Health policy issues in changing environments

Integrative review of outcomes and performance improvement research on advanced practice nursing

Using health care information technology to evaluate and improve performance and patient outcomes.