The Tension Between Regulation and the Pursuit of Quality in Canadian Nurse Practitioner Education Programs.
Policy Polit Nurs Pract
; 23(1): 41-47, 2022 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1523245
ABSTRACT
Nurses in advanced practice roles have existed in Canada for over 100 years, yet only in the last two decades, have nurse practitioners (NPs) been recognized as advanced practice nurses (APNs). During this time, NP educational programs have increased and transitioned from post-baccalaureate level to graduate level. Legislation and national NP regulatory approval processes have contributed to existing barriers to NP role implementation and full scope of practice. While regulation is mandatory and focused on public safety, an emphasis towards quality has led to the introduction of a national voluntary NP program accreditation process. The purpose of this paper is to initiate a discussion between Canadian NP regulators and educators related to proposed regulatory approaches and accreditation processes that balance public safety while promoting quality and excellence in NP education. Having two separate and costly processes has led to tension during a time of provincial fiscal restraint on university budgets coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on nursing education. An integrated pan-Canadian approach of regulation and accreditation may ensure public safety, continuity, and consistency in quality NP education, enhance mobility of the NP workforce, and systematic planning to guide successful future NP role development and practice.
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Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Nurse Practitioners
Type of study:
Qualitative research
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Policy Polit Nurs Pract
Journal subject:
Nursing
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Public Health
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
15271544211054431
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