NSG 6006 APN Chapter 1 Chapter 1 A Brief History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States Anne Z. Cockerham Arlene W. Keeling To understand the challenges facing advanced practice nursin ... g today and determine a path for the future, it is essential to look to the past (see Box 1-1). This chapter presents some highlights of the history of advanced practice nursing in the United States, from the late nineteenth century to the present. It examines four established advanced practice roles—certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), and nurse practitioners (NPs)—in the context of the social, political, and economic environment of the time and within the context of the history of medicine, technology, and science. Legal issues and issues related to gender and health care manpower are considered. Although sociopolitical and economic context is critical to understanding nursing history, only historical events specifically relevant to the history of advanced practice nursing are included. The reader is encouraged to consult the references of this chapter for further information. A brief comment on terminology [Show More]
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