NURS 506: Advanced Practice Roles

Program
Credits 1.0

The course provides a foundation for the transition to the role of the advanced practice registered nurse. Content includes roles within advanced practice to include the nurse practitioner, the clinical nurse specialist, the certified registered nurse anesthetist, and the certified nurse midwife. Theories of change, concepts of negotiation, collaboration, interdependence, advocacy, autonomy, titling, certification and licensure issues are discussed.