RecruitingNCT06355505

Process of Emergence and Implementation of Advanced Practice Nursing in France

Sponsor

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Enrollment

1,600 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Nurse's Role

Summary

Longitudinal, observational research with a mixed quantitative (by questionnaires) and qualitative (by interviews and observations) approach, multidisciplinary, among Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) already graduated and 3 consecutive classes of advanced practice students who will be followed annually during their implementation as APN until the last year of the study. The questionnaires will focus on APN scope of practice evolution, economical analysis and geographical distribution of APN. The ethnographical approach will assess APN settlements and relation with healthcare colleagues and patients.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study examines how the role of Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) — highly trained nurses with specialized expertise — has emerged and is being implemented across France. It explores their training, transition into practice, and real-world impact on patient care. **You may be eligible if...** - You are enrolled in the second year of an Advanced Practice Nursing program at one of the 24 participating French universities (between 2024 and 2026) - OR you already hold the State APN diploma as of 2024 - OR you hold the APN diploma and have been practicing as an APN in a hospital or primary care setting for more than 6 months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not meet the above academic or professional criteria Talk to your doctor or program coordinator to see if this study is right for you.

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