APN Nursing Roles

Despite the growing demand for advanced practice nurses, there is limited published information to guide the successful implementation and optimal utilization of these staff.

This paper provides a participatory, evidence-based, patient-focused process, for guiding the development, implementation, and evaluation of advanced practice nursing (APN) roles. It is well worth the read.

Bryant-Lukosius, Denise & DiCenso, Alba (2004). A framework for the introduction and evaluation of advanced practice nursing roles. Journal of Advanced Nursing 48 (5), 530-540.