Advanced practice roles in nursing refer to highly specialized roles that require advanced education, training, and clinical experience. These roles typically include Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and Nurse Midwives (CNMs). These professionals are equipped with a higher level of expertise to provide patient care that is often more complex and specialized than that provided by registered nurses (RNs).
