Reflections on the Prospects of Korean Advanced Practice Nurses : Based on Flexner’s Professional Characteristics
Eun Mi Kim,
Su Jung Choi
Abstract:Purpose : This study explores the professional status of Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) in Korea, who, despite being legally certified, face instability in their professional standing, including their scope of practice and compensation.Method : The study uses Flexner’s professional characteristics as a framework to analyze and project the future trajectory of Korean APNs.Results : First, to ensure social accountability, professional bodies need to establish uniform nursing policies related to job roles, and h… Show more
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