Barriers to Progress in Advanced Practice Nursing and Strategies for Overcoming Them Introduction Advanced practice nursing (APN) has made significant strides in recent years, expanding its scope of practice and improving patient outcomes. However, there are still barriers that

Describe three barriers that have slowed down the progress of advanced practice nursing and strategies to help overcome these barriers. (Saunders, 2014)
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