Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Introduction -- The development of advanced nursing practice in the UK -- A definition of advanced practice for the UK -- Developing competencies for advanced nursing practice -- Clinical practice benchmarking and advanced practice -- Supervision and leadership in advanced nursing practice -- Providing a culture of learning for advanced practice students undertaking a master's degree -- Advanced health assessment -- Reflecting on mental health assessment and advanced nursing practice -- Advanced practice and health promotion -- Cultural competence and advanced practice -- International perspectives on advanced practice -- Advanced nursing practice and the interface with medicine in the UK -- Nurse prescribing and advanced practice -- Legal and ethical issues in advanced practice -- The political context of advanced nursing practice -- The development of a career pathway for advanced practitioners -- Future directions in advanced nursing practice in the UK --