Unit 2 Overview and OutcomesRole Development of the Advanced Practice NurseYou will explore the advanced practice role in relationship to other graduate level specialties in nursing. Advanced practice nurses and other nurses with graduate degrees will interact on a regular basis within the healthcare system. A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each type of graduate nursing practice will assist in enhancing collaborative relationships. Discussion of new and innovative roles for graduate level nurses will be undertaken.After completing this unit, you should be able to:Examine advanced practice role development for related concepts and research; role facilitation strategies for new advanced practice nurses, advanced practice nursing preceptors, faculty, administrators, and interested colleagues; and guidelines for continued role evolution.Define characteristics of advanced practice nursing.Define the history and scope of practice of advanced practice roles.Course Outcome practiced in this unit:MN501-1: Determine the impact of the APRN Consensus Model on APRN practice.