Chapter 3: Advanced Practice Nurses’ Core Competencies
Authors:
Reet Urban, Principal Lecturer,
Margit Lenk-Adusoo, Principal Lecturer
Salla Grommi, Senior Lecturer
Aurelija Blaževičienė, Professor
Introduction
Various competency models address APNs’ competencies. Conceptual competency frameworks or models provide guidance to nursing educators in designing curricula and identifying the knowledge and skills required of APNs. This chapter provides an overview of the core competencies of APNs, emphasizing the integration of clinical expertise, leadership, research, and collaborative practice as essential elements of APN roles.
Keywords: core competence, advanced practice nurse
