Table 1 Framework for the interviews
Participants | Questions |
|---|---|
Nursing experts, nursing managers, experts from government or associations related to nursing education | Q1: What do you think should be included in the job responsibilities of APN engaged in clinical practice? What kind of work do you expect them to do? Q2: What do you think should be the abilities of APNs? What are the specific aspects of these capabilities? Q3: Please give some suggestions for the development of the core competences of APN in China |
Nurses with master of nursing specialist degrees | Q1: What do you think should be the abilities of APN? What are the specific aspects of these capabilities? Q2: Please talk about a time that you think is a successful work experience, and why do you think it is success? What do you learn from this? Q3: Please talk about a time that you think is a failed work experience, and why do you think it is failure? What do you learn from this? Q4: What factors do you think affect your ability level? Q5: Do you think you can become an advanced practice nurse after graduation? If so, what do you think you need to prepare? |