Speakers - WNSC 2023

Abstract

The roots of Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) can be traced back to the 1890s, but the nurse practitioner (NP) emerged in Western countries during the 1960s. Today, APNs are evident in both developed and developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) supports its growth in order to meet growing global healthcare needs.

APNs demonstrate nursing expertise in clinical practice, education, research, and leadership, and are no longer perceived as “physician replacements” or assistants

Now is an optimal time to define APN in Saudi Arabia, in a culturally appropriate way that utilizes nursing as an effective resource for the health of its citizens. This requires legislation, the provision of higher education aimed at advanced practice, protection of titles and regulation of the scope of practice; ensuring knowledgeable experts are caring for patients safely and effectively while delivering patient-centered care based on the latest evidence.