This coursewill provide the student with theoretical understanding of the advance practice nursing role, as it has evolved over time. The course will evaluate past and current trends in advance practice nursing, as well as the trends within in the healthcare system that have influenced advance practice nursing specifically relating to issues of finance, legislation, ethics, education, collaboration and scope of practice.

Textbook:Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession, Barker, Anne M. ISBN # 978-0-7637-4899-9