To look at the role of researcher we first need to define who makes up the Advanced Practice Nurse. The Advance Practice Nurse (APN) for the purpose of this description as a researcher includes not only the 4 roles that require additional licensure: Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Anesthetist, and Clinical Nurse Specialist but also the Masters prepared Registered Nurse in the areas of leadership and education. The responsibility of all APN's is to maintain the integrity and advancement of the nursing profession through ongoing oversight of current practice in all areas of nursing to determine …show more content…
This direct collaboration leads to greater recognition by those in the health care policy making arena so as to have a greater effect on identifying, planning and implementing changes within healthcare delivery that will allow for better outcomes. Lifelong learning through continuing education is promoted for all nursing and it is the MSN who have increase involvement in this process to see that there is quality, transformational educational programs available for all nurses that again lead to improve outcomes by keeping practices up to date. As all levels of nursing continue to take responsibility in all settings (inpatient, community, education, regulatory boards, government, etc.) with the focus being improved outcomes, the MSN will be recognized as an expert in healthcare and will be involved in collaborative planning groups such as our own CNO, Dr. Linda Burnes-Bolten, to influence the future of Healthcare delivery as it continues to look for improve health outcomes within a quality, cost effective, efficient healthcare delivery …show more content…
Negotiation is a process used by all to bring about understanding and agreement toward a common goal which could entail bargaining and compromise to reach the agreement. The masters prepared nurse (MSN) as a leader uses negotiation skills to influence individuals or organizations in order to gain the support for healthcare policies/practices that meet the goal of improved, cost effective patient centered