Title

Chapter: The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community

Authors

Kellie Smith, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Molly A. Rose, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter or Section

Publication Date

9-2011

Comments

Reprinted with permission from Elsevier

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING 8/E ISBN: 978-0-323-08001-9

Abstract

Objectives

After reading this chapter, the student should be able to do the following:

1. Briefly discuss the historical development of the roles of the advanced public health nurse and the nurse practitioner

2. Describe the educational requirements for population-focused advanced practice nurses

3. Discuss credentialing mechanisms in nursing as they relate to the role of the advanced practice nurse

4. Compare and contrast the various role functions of population-focused advanced practice nurses

5. Identify potential arenas of practice

6. Explore current issues and concerns related to practice

7. Identify five stressors that may affect nurses in expanded roles

Recommended Citation

Smith, Kellie and Rose, Molly A., "Chapter: The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community" (2011). College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations. Paper 60.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/nursfp/60