NURS 7105 - FOUNDATION OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE

[3 Credits]

This course examines advanced nursing practice with a focus on advance practice nursing (APN) roles and competencies, scope of practice, professional practice standards and guidelines, licensure, accreditation, certification and education. Fundamental components of APN practice including leadership, inter/intraprofessional collaboration, influencing change, and evaluation of practice issues will be explored. Students will evaluate the linkages among the healthcare environment, organizing systems and advance practice nursing.