Transformation of the Role of Advanced Registered Nurse

Transformation of the Role of Advanced Registered Nurse
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Transformation of the Role of Advanced Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) refers to nurses who have met clinical and advanced educational requirements. Within a community-based setting, APRN roles range from maternal, preventive, mental health, anesthesia, and primary care CITATION HuJ18 \l 2057 (Hu & Forgeron, 2018). Qualification for APRN requires at least a master's degree in education besides the license for all registered nurses and initial nursing education. APRNs diagnose, treat, and manage health issues. They also provide medical advice to the public and engage in continuous education to master emerging methodologies and technology. Over the years, the role of APRN has transformed significantly due to the dynamic nature of the public health system. Some of the transformational changes include leadership, technological advancement, and new specialties and roles.
APRNs provide primary care within communities. As a result, they are best placed to identify and provide solutions in the current care model. Through these responsibilities, nurses have leadership opportunities because they can play a transformational role CITATION Woo17 \l 2057 (Woo, Lee, & Tam, 2017). Changes in technology have enhanced the delivery ...