Current Status and Vitalizing Strategies of Advanced Practice Nurses in Korea

Purpose This study aimed to provide information on the developmental process and current status of Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) and to suggest ways for activating APN roles in Korea. Methods We reviewed literatures to explore domestic and international trends related to the roles, practice settings, scope of practice, regulatory policies, and political environment of APN. Results Interest in the APN role has been gaining ground worldwide....