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Developing the scope of practice and education for advanced practice nurses in Finland |
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| Authors: | L Fagerström rn mnsc phd |
| Institution: | Project Leader, Svenska yrkeshögskolan University of Applied Sciences, Vaasa, Finland;Professor in Nursing Science, Department of Health Sciences, Buskerud University College, Drammen, Norway;Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden |
| Abstract: | Background: The reorganization of Finnish healthcare services has required a restructuring of the areas of responsibility between healthcare professionals. Aim: To describe the need for Advanced Practice Nurses in Finland and the development process of a Master's programme in Health Promotion, Advanced Clinical Care. Methods: The study consisted of a survey of nurse managers (24) and focus group interviews with clinical nurse specialists (46). Findings: The expanded role includes advanced clinical skills and responsibility for health prevention and promotion, education, supervision, leadership, research and development. Conclusions: The legislation, scope and models have to be supported and further developed to promote the full scope of advanced practice. |
| Keywords: | Advanced Practice Nursing Finland Higher Education Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice |