Advanced Nursing Practice: A New Perspective on Nursing Care

Abstract

Defining advanced practice nursing (APN) is not an easy task, especially in developing countries where regulations are lacking and no nurse or healthcare professional has been recruited to carry out advanced practice activities so far. It is a definition that requires a detailed analysis. Let us first pose the following question: Why is this practice being discussed now, and what is the current context that prompts us to reflect on it? Healthcare systems worldwide are under significant pressure and undergoing radical changes to meet the growing health needs of populations. This population is currently experiencing aging, an increase in chronic disease rates, and a shortage of human resources. Developing countries must draw inspiration from the models already established in advanced countries in this field, particularly those in North America (USA, Canada, UK). After an analysis of the educational and healthcare systems, how is Morocco coping with this trend, which has become a necessity in this era, and how can it implement this advanced practice?