Lessons learned from Saudi nurse academic leaders about advanced practice nursing roles: a qualitative approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) is evolving across the Middle East, including in Saudi Arabia. However, limited knowledge exists regarding the facilitators and barriers to APN programs and role implementation in the region. This study utilizes a descriptive exploratory qualitative approach to examine the perspectives of academic nurse leaders on APN in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

This study used a descriptive qualitative design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 academic leaders from various academic institutions across Saudi Arabia over six months in 2022 and 2023 via Zoom. Audio recordings were transcribed using NVivo. Thematic analysis identified several key themes.

Results

The Description of APN theme highlighted specialized clinical skills, a

SUBMITTER: Moafa H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11866892 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature