한국 전문간호사제도의 현황과 활성화 전략

• Published in: Perspectives in nursing science 2017-04, Vol.14 (1), p.37-44
• Main Authors: 설미이, Seol Miee, 신용애, Shin Yong Ae, 임경춘, Lim Kyung Choon, 임초선, Leem Chosun, 최정화, Choi Jeong Hwa, 정재심, Jeong Jae Sim
• Format: Article
• Language: Korean
• Subjects: Advanced nursing care insurance benefits; Advanced practice nurse; Policy; Strategies; 상급간호실무 보험급여; 전략; 전문간호사; 정책
• ISSN: 2288-2898; 2288-7687

Purpose: This study aimed to provide information on the developmental process and current status of Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) and to suggest ways for activating APN roles in Korea. Methods: We reviewed literatures to explore domestic and international trends related to the roles, practice settings, scope of practice, regulatory policies, and political environment of APN. Results: Interest in the APN role has been gaining ground worldwide. While the roles of APN in the USA, Taiwan and Japan have been changed in terms of legislation and institutional regulations, the role of APN in 12 fields except for APN in home care has not been legislated since qualification was specified in Korean Medical Law. Many problems were found in vitalizing APN roles: absence of legal regulations on the scope of practice or health insurance coverage for APN, increase the number of medical support staffs who are not qualified, and a disagreement regarding the qualification field and practical field. Conclusion: This study presents snapshots and vitalizing strategies of practice, and regulation for APN to develop their unique roles in Korea. The tasks and duties of APN should be identified specifically to fulfill their roles. In terms of national health insurance policy APN`s Nursing care should be reimbursed just as nursing care of APN in home care.