Abstract
Healthcare is changing; the physician shortage continues to grow and the complexity of health care continues to increase in relation to aging populations, lower reimbursement rates, and increased documentation requirements; an alternative has to be addressed. Globally, the advanced practice nurse (APN) role has grown enormously. Despite the growing use of APN practitioners worldwide, many facilitators and barriers exist to role implementation. Many countries face similar issues, including a lack of clarity and regulation regarding the APN role. Despite these barriers, APNs continue to make headway. This narrative will review barriers and challenges to role advancement across countries and offer opportunities to facilitate APN role development.
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