title: Advanced practice in nursing: from concept to reality.
abstract: This article provides an overview of an advanced practice initiative developed at NHS Lanarkshire. The criteria that must be met when determining advanced practice roles are discussed, and the management and leadership challenges inherent in defining and implementing advanced practice in nursing are explored. The article concludes with an outline of future activities in this field.
authors.affiliation: NHS Lanarkshire.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cerinus
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D016730:Program Development; D012606:Scotland; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D006113:United Kingdom