• Int Nurs Rev · Jun 2009

    Developing the scope of practice and education for advanced practice nurses in Finland.

    • L Fagerström.
    • Svenska yrkeshögskolan University of Applied Sciences, Vaasa, Finland. lisbeth.fagerstrom@hibu.no
    • Int Nurs Rev. 2009 Jun 1; 56 (2): 269-72.

    BackgroundThe reorganization of Finnish healthcare services has required a restructuring of the areas of responsibility between healthcare professionals.AimTo describe the need for Advanced Practice Nurses in Finland and the development process of a Master's programme in Health Promotion, Advanced Clinical Care.MethodsThe study consisted of a survey of nurse managers (24) and focus group interviews with clinical nurse specialists (46).FindingsThe expanded role includes advanced clinical skills and responsibility for health prevention and promotion, education, supervision, leadership, research and development.ConclusionsThe legislation, scope and models have to be supported and further developed to promote the full scope of advanced practice.

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