Philosophical Clarity and Justifying the Scope of Advanced Practice Nursing

Abstract

The United States (US) Department of Veterans Affairs proposed a policy change for nursing practice that would grant full practice authority to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) nationwide. In this article, the author briefly explains this proposed policy and explores the relevance and implications of bringing philosophy into policy debates and discussions about the nature and scope of practice.

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advanced practice nursing conceptual knowledge philosophy scope of practice theory

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