The AANPE does not dictate definitions of Advanced Nursing Practice, Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice, or the specifics of role titles such as Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
In contrast the AANPE notes the diversity and scope of advanced nursing practice, whilst observing statutary and professional regulatory frameworks and guidance.
We also refer all AANPE members to the competency domains detailed by the NMC as UK wide standard statements.
“Nursing practice is becoming more diverse than ever before and the boundaries of inter and intra-professional practices are becoming increasingly blurred.”
(Daly and Carnwell 2003)
“Nurse practitioner practice is not bounded by any convenient definition of nursing and what might be perceived as medical practice. Such parameters do not exist and, even if they did, they would be subject to constant change as the nurse practitioner role develops to incorporate a wider scope of activity.”
(RCN 1997)
“The professional certification process (of advance practice nursing) meets the objective of greater professional autonomy and provides recognition of a nationally uniform measure of competence that can be relied on by the public in making healthcare provider choices with confidence.”
(American Association of Colleges of Nursing 1999)
“Some may take the view that it does not matter whether different (professional) titles are used, but there is an argument that consistent language should be used for the benefit of colleagues and healthcare consumers in making decisions about appropriate referral and the expected competence of practitioners. Clear frameworks for roles and associated competencies might facilitate such decision-making.”
(Daly and Carnwell 2003)