Advance Nursing Practice
This book presents a topical discussion about the nature of advanced nursing, with particular reference to the continuing NHS changes, drawing out clear guidance on the role of the advanced practitioner. It traces the history of advanced practice and presents current thinking about what it is, what distinguishes it from good practice, and how it fits in to evolving health services.\ \ \ Incl. understanding advanced practice; educ. need; clinical supervision; political...
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This book presents a topical discussion about the nature of advanced nursing, with particular reference to the continuing NHS changes, drawing out clear guidance on the role of the advanced practitioner. It traces the history of advanced practice and presents current thinking about what it is, what distinguishes it from good practice, and how it fits in to evolving health services.
List of contributorsPrefaceIntroductionDevelopments in the role of the advanced nursing practitioner: a personal perspective3Pt. 1Understanding advanced practice: the theoretical perspective91Advanced nursing practice: an historical perspective112Perspectives on advanced practice: an educationalist's view333The search for meaning in advanced nursing practice434Advanced practice in mental health nursing: developing the core50Commentary: the theoretical perspective64Pt. 2Exploring advanced practice: the research perspective695Exploring new roles in nursing: a researcher's perspective716Advanced practice: the 'advanced practitioner' perspective877Advanced nursing practice: lessons from the province of Ontario, Canada1038A conceptual framework for advanced practice: an action research project operationalizing an advanced practitioner/consultant nurse role118Commentary: the research perspective136Pt. 3Developing advanced practice: the practice perspective1439Evaluation and evolution: the contribution of the advanced practitioner to cancer care14510A community hospital perspective on advanced nursing practice16611Advanced nursing practice in a culture of mental health nursing17712Developing a framework for practice: a clinical perspective199Commentary: the practice perspective212Pt. 4Advancing practice: the professional development perspective21713Advanced practice and the reflective nurse: developing knowledge out of practice21914Knowing and realizing advanced practice through guided reflection22915Using portfolios to advance practice24616Therapeutic use of self: a component of advanced nursing practice25717Education for the advanced practitioner271Commentary: the professional development perspective281Advancing practice: a guide for the perplexed289Index295
