biostudies-literatureUnknown91(1)Mackavey C<i>Aims:</i> This paper explores the current global health landscape and the transformative potential of empowering Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) to address global health challenges. It highlights successful models of APN integration from various countries, showcasing their positive impact on patient outcomes and the efficiency of the healthcare system. <i>Introduction:</i> This narrative provides an overview of the current impact of APNs and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) on global health, as well as areas where APNs/NPs can enhance healthcare outcomes. It emphasizes the crucial role that APNs play in addressing healthcare issues and outlines their potential to expand access to quality care through their practice and leadership. <i>Methods:</i> A review of the literature examines current treAnnals of global health45https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12352385biostudies-literatureEmpowering Advanced Practice Nurses: A Review of Addressing Global Health Needs.PMC12352385Mackavey CHenderson CMorris GfalseEmpowering Advanced Practice Nurses: A Review of Addressing Global Health Needs.<i>Aims:</i> This paper explores the current global health landscape and the transformative potential of empowering Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) to address global health challenges. It highlights successful models of APN integration from various countries, showcasing their positive impact on patient outcomes and the efficiency of the healthcare system. <i>Introduction:</i> This narrative provides an overview of the current impact of APNs and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) on global health, as well as areas where APNs/NPs can enhance healthcare outcomes. It emphasizes the crucial role that APNs play in addressing healthcare issues and outlines their potential to expand access to quality care through their practice and leadership. <i>Methods:</i> A review of the literature examines current tre2025-01-01T00:00:00Z20252026-05-01T21:07:31.725Z2026-04-07T17:18:09.295ZS-EPMC123523854082162310.5334/aogh.4723