What is nursing in advanced nursing practice? Applying theories and models to advanced nursing practice—A discursive review
Yuhan Zhang
Abstract:AimThis article appraises models and theories related to advanced nursing practice. It argues that while the role of the advanced nurse practitioner builds on and extends beyond traditional nursing, it remains firmly grounded in ‘caring’.BackgroundThe stereotype that nurses ‘care’ and doctors ‘cure’ is fading. Increasingly, nurses have crossed boundaries and conducted independent assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and consultation, which used to be the doctor's role. Confusion and argument have arisen due to t… Show more
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