Expanded roles for nurses include, but are not limited to: - Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs): These include Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, and Nurse Midwives who provide primary and specialty care. - Nurse Educators: Nurses who take on teaching roles to educate future nurses and provide continuous professional development for current staff. - Nursing Informatics: Specialists who manage and utilize healthcare data to improve patient outcomes. - Nurse Researchers: Nurses who engage in scientific research to advance nursing practices and healthcare outcomes. - Leadership and Management: Nurses in administrative roles who influence healthcare policies and organizational practices.
