Advanced nurse practitioners enhance patient care, service cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and general patient satisfaction with the overall quality of care provided. Studies evaluating the impact of advanced nurse practitioners on clinical and service outcomes appear to be generalizable to all health settings, supporting the diverse capability of this professional discipline in addressing current and future health care needs of patients and their families.  

 

It is apparent that advanced nurse practitioners offer a promising solution for addressing the rising complexity and demand of health service users worldwide. Undeniably, the continued delivery of high-quality patient care during times of unprecedented complexity and pressure is fundamental to the present and future safety of patients. Utilizing advanced nurse practitioners to facilitate effective healthcare should be considered an international healthcare imperative at the policy level.