title: A governance framework for advanced nursing.
abstract: This second in a three-part series outlines the introduction of a governance framework for advanced nursing practice. Part 1 explored the history of the evolution of advanced practice, while part 3, to be published next week, will discuss the future of advanced practice and how it may shape the career structure of nursing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, College of Human and Health Science, Swansea University.
authors.forename: Thomas David
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Barton
authors.forename: Lesley
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bevan
authors.forename: Gail
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mooney
mesh_terms: D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D054976:Clinical Governance; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011996:Records; D014852:Wales