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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Clinical Nursing
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Ein Karem
Course/Module Coordinator:
Caryn Andrews, RN, PhD
Coordinator Office Hours:
Wednesday, 1500-1700
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Caryn Andrews
Course/Module description:
The content of this course will be focused on advanced practice nursing in the world and in Israel. Evidence and research will be presented related to the theoretical and practical application of advanced practice models of care: academic preparation, research, roles and functions, and evaluation of advanced practice nursing in the world. Students will become familiar with different approaches to implementing APN roles: clinician, educator, consultant, researcher, and administration/leaders within the framework of various health care services.
Course/Module aims:
The goal of the course is for the student to develop a self-identity as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) using theoretical models and role models of local and international APNs. Students will discuss the roles of the APN using evidence-based literature and integrate this into their identity as an APN. Students will examine factors influencing their successful career development and implementation. Students will develop expertise in ethical processing of clinical problems.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Objectives:
At the end of the course the student will:
1)Demonstrate knowledge of the different roles and competencies required of the APN
2)Discuss the components of selected role/duties in advanced practice nursing (some may overlap):
a.Clinician (NP, CNS, CRNA, CNM)
b.Consultant
c.Educator
d.Researcher
e.Leadership
3)Analyze the health care service environment and the contribution of advanced practice nursing roles with economic and quality of life indicators.
4)Discuss the factors/barriers that affect the introduction of the advanced practice nursing roles in acute and chronic care and other therapeutic environments.
5)Develop a personal role identity as an advanced practice nurse (APN), establish the need for such a role, and begin the first stage of role introduction.
6)Analyze ethical clinical challenges of APNs utilizing the ethical processing model by Tracy & O’Grady.
Attendance requirements(%):
100% attendance
•Mandatory attendance according to the university regulations.
•All classes will be live (not on zoom).
•PRIOR permission to miss a class or attend late is required.
•Class language is English; submitted papers may be written in English or Hebrew. (Use of English editor is allowed for submitted papers)
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lectures/ Seminars
Course/Module Content:
Students will become familiar with different approaches to implementing APN roles: clinician, educator, consultant, researcher, and administration / leaders within the framework of various health care services.
Required Reading:
Aaron, E., & Andrews, CS. (2016). Integration of advanced practice providers into the Israeli healthcare system. Israel Journal of Health Policy Research, 5(7), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13584-016-0065-8.
Arthur,E., Brom, H., Browning, J., Bell, S., Schueler, A., Rosselet, R., (2020). Supporting Advanced Practice Providers’ Professional Advancement: The Implementation of a Professional Advancement Model at an Academic Medical Center. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 16, (7), 504-508. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.04.012.
Fighel, H., Hefetz, T. (2023). From Dream to Reality: Nurse Practitioners in Israel. Nurse Leader, 21, (1), 113-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2022.11.008.
Greenberger, C., Haron, Y., & Riba, S. (2014). The Nursing Division of the Israeli Health Ministry moves nursing into the forefront of health care. Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, 15(1-2), 49-57.
Haron, Y. (2018). Policy and research in the Israel Ministry of Health’s Nursing Division. Health Systems and Policy Research, 5(2), 71. doi.org/10.21767/2254-9137.100090
https://doi.org/10.1177/1527154414538101
International Council of Nurses and Schober, M. (2020). Guidelines on advanced practice nursing 2020.
https://www.icn.ch/system/files/documents/2020-04/ICN_APN%20Report_EN_WEB.pdf
Kidner, M. (2022). Successful advanced practice nurse role transition. Springer.
Ministry of Health Nohal. (2009). Nurse Expert In treatment supports, Reference-.11773109 http://www.health.gov.il/hozer/ND79_09.pdf
Nicoteri, J.A. & Andrews, C. ( 2003). The discovery of unique nurse practitioner theory in the literature: Seeking evidence using an integrative review approach. Journal of the Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 15 (11), 494- 500.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2003.tb00338.x
Tracy, M. F., & O'Grady, E. T. (2018). Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach (6th ed.). Elsevier.
Woo, B.F.Y., Zhou, W., Lim, T.W., Tam, W.S.W.(2020). Registered nurses' perceptions towards advanced practice nursing: A nationwide cross‐sectional study. Journal of Nursing Management, (28) 82– 93. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12893
Woo, B.F.Y., Lee, J.X.Y. & Tam, W.W.S.(2017). The impact of the advanced practice nursing role on quality of care, clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost in the emergency and critical care settings: a systematic review. Human Resources of Health 15, 63.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-017-0237-9
Additional Reading Material:
Grading Scheme :
Written / Oral / Practical Exam 25 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 40 %
Presentation / Poster Presentation / Lecture 35 %
Additional information:
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