What is advanced clinical practice in cardiovascular care?

Spiers, Chrissie; Eftekhari, Helen

doi:10.12968/bjca.2018.13.9.458

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“…The role is dynamic and has the potential to lead to a nurse consultant role. However, presently, there is no regulation of APN and a standardization of pay and practice banding in the UK [15].…”

Section: Scope Of Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

“…These are relevant results; however, it is important to understand that an APN in Cardiology is not a substitute for a medical doctor. Pillars of practice go beyond this, as APNs are leaders, experts, and consultants in their clinical practice [15][16][17][18][19]. Solving issues of individual competencies of nurses can contribute to a quality and recognized partnership between the nurse and the medical doctor.…”

Section: The Global Future Of the Specialty Rolementioning

confidence: 99%

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Advanced Practice Nursing in Cardiology: The Slovak Perspective for the Role Development and Implementation

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Dimunová

Rónayová

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally. Most can be prevented by addressing behavioral risk factors, where advanced practice nurses- clinical specialists in cardiovascular nursing play a fundamental role. This modern and effective role is based on advanced activities, knowledge, skills, and experience in a specialized field, which can make a significant contribution to solving the problems of these civilization diseases. The aim of this work is to explore the self-perception of advanced-practice nurses (APNs) working in cardiology and vascular medicine departments within the context of advanced-practice nursing. Methods: This quantitative exploratory study included 103 APNs working in cardiology and vascular diseases departments of specialized hospitals in Slovakia. A validated instrument was used. Results: The overall perception was at the level of 68.01%. The highest-rated domain was the outcomes for patients/clients, and subdomains were meeting the needs, education of healthcare workers, and quality in relation to management. There was a significant difference found among hospitals with a better scoring of specialized institutions. Conclusion: There have been promising advances due to the current legislation in Slovakia defining APNs and specialists’ competencies. However, the practice in nursing for CVD patients remains fragmented, uncategorized and less valued by stakeholders and the public. According to the results, nurses have the potential and preparedness for this role in the context of their knowledge and skills in general. The Authors conclude that there is a need of such specialization of APNs in Slovakia.

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Section: Scope Of Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Global Future Of the Specialty Rolementioning

confidence: 99%