Apply A Conceptual Framework Focused On Advanced Nursing Roles

Role Transition of Advanced Practice NursesIn my view, advanced practice nurses (APNs) have become more important as ever in a changing health care system that sees them at the forefront of primary care. APNs can work anywhere in the health system such as in clinics, hospitals, long-term care homes, community clinics and in private practice (Blair & Jansen, 2015, p.3). Advanced practice nursing describes nurses who work at an advanced level from other nurses. An example of these types of nurses is a clinical nurse specialist or a nurse practitioner. These nurses are former registered nurses with clinical experience who have completed graduate education and have expertise in a broader scope of practice. Extensive research has shown that advanced practice nurses provide health care that is efficient, of high quality and leads to positive patient outcomes (Oldenburger et al., 2017, p.1).The three strategies that I believe can be used to enhance the role of advanced practice nurses include; increasing involvement of APNs in primary care, creating a policy that defines the role of an APN and stronger support from the multidisciplinary team (Woo, Lee & Tam, 2017). Increasing the role of APNs means that there is greater continuity of