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Purpose: The purpose of this study were to classify and define critical care and to develop the core competencies of advanced practice nurses. Method: From an extensive literature review, a draft of a classification system in critical care and the core competencies of advanced nurse was developed. A focus group, consisted of the representatives from related areas in medicine and nursing, was used to draw a consensus on the draft presented. Result: A final classification system for critical care contained cardio/pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system, neuromuscular system, genitourinary system, endocrine system, oncology/hematology/immunology system, and pediatrics. The core competences for advanced practice nurse contained advanced clinical practice, education and counseling, consulting and collaboration, research, leadership. Conclusion: Increased complexity of care and clinical decision making need advanced practice nurse to be prepared as a competent professional. Based on the study result, a standard for education, practice and credentialing can be refined.
Purpose: The purpose of this study were to classify and define critical care and to develop the core competencies of advanced practice nurses. Method: From an extensive literature review, a draft of a classification system in critical care and the core competencies of advanced nurse was developed. A focus group, consisted of the representatives from related areas in medicine and nursing, was used to draw a consensus on the draft presented. Result: A final classification system for critical care contained cardio/pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system, neuromuscular system, genitourinary system, endocrine system, oncology/hematology/immunology system, and pediatrics. The core competences for advanced practice nurse contained advanced clinical practice, education and counseling, consulting and collaboration, research, leadership. Conclusion: Increased complexity of care and clinical decision making need advanced practice nurse to be prepared as a competent professional. Based on the study result, a standard for education, practice and credentialing can be refined.
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advanced practice nurse, classification, core competency
