Objective:
to
identify the current state of advanced practice nursing regulation,
education and practice in Latin America and the Caribbean and the
perception of nursing leaders
in the region toward an advanced practice nursing role in primary
health care to support Universal Access to Health and Universal Health
Coverage initiatives.
Method: a descriptive
cross-sectional design utilizing a web-based survey of 173 nursing
leaders about their perceptions of the state of nursing practice and
potential development of advanced practice nursing in their countries,
including definition, work environment, regulation, education, nursing
practice, nursing culture, and perceived receptiveness to an expanded
role in primary health care.
Result: the participants
were largely familiar with the advanced practice nursing role, but most
were unaware of or reported no current existing legislation for the
advanced practice nursing role in their countries. Participants
reported the need for increased faculty preparation and promotion of
curricula reforms to emphasize primary health care programs to train
advanced practice nurses. The vast majority of participants believed
their countries' populations could benefit from an
advanced practice nursing role in primary health care.
Conclusion:
strong legislative support and a solid educational framework are
critical to the successful development of advanced practice nursing
programs and practitioners to support Universal Access to Health and
Universal Health Coverage initiatives.
As posted in GANM
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