Developing and continual growth as a professional is an important part of most careers, but it plays a pivotal role if you’re a registered nurse (RN). Depending on the state you practice in, ...

Ivy M. Alexander is a clinical professor and the director of advanced practice programs at the University of Connecticut’s School of Nursing. Originally Published: February 21, 2014 at 5:00 AM EST ...

Description and Evaluation of an Initiative to Develop Advanced Practice Nurses in Mainland China Wong FK, Peng G, Kan EC, et al Nurse Educ Today. 2010;30:344-349 ...

The clinical doctorate (doctor of nursing practice [DNP]) signifies completion of a clinically focused, rather than research-focused, advanced degree program.

A study exploring the experiences of nurses transitioning into advanced practice investigated how to improve training and mentorship for trainees. This article comes with a handout for a journal club ...

Our online Nursing Master's program prepares the advanced practice nurse to provide health care to diverse populations and demonstrate professional leadership roles. We offer two specialty tracks: ...

Our MSc Advanced Leadership for Professional Practice course gives registered nurses the knowledge and skills they need to enhance their practice and prepare for leadership roles. The course is aimed ...

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will move to regulate advanced practice nursing across the UK, in what has been described as a “defining moment” for the profession. The regulator has been ...