Table 3.

Moving Forward and Formulating a National Strategy.

Assign a National committee of stakeholders (senior clinical nurses, academics, executives, senior physicians, government representatives, patient representatives, credentialing experts and legal advisors) Formalization – Legislate to enabling nurses to prescribe care within remits of proven knowledge, skills and competence Review and recognize Saudi APN models of care – search for excellence in practice and patient outcomes, across generalist and specialist practice and community and hospital services – develop models along with indicators Search for gaps in health promotion, disease prevention and condition management including self management in chronic and debilitating conditions Assess population of tomorrow – 2030 vision and strategic priorities Establish agreed vision for the models of APN based on population needs Recruit experienced APNs - clinical academics into senior positions to coach and mentor scholarship nurses – collaborate with international universities with clinical practice collaborations Establish a nursing curriculum committee aimed at standardizing degree and masters level education across Saudi Arabia. Build on this with APN modules generalist and specialist including clinical practice and supervision- accreditation and regular reaccreditation