Board Certified Training Program in Advanced Nursing Practice College of Advanced Practice Nurse and Midwife, Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council

Abstract

Preparation of advanced practice nurse which included; clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist   and nurse midwifery is necessary in leading change to improve quality of life and health of people. Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council by College of Advanced Practice Nurse and Midwife developed a certified board training program, which is based on Doctor of Nursing Practice offers in USA. The content in the program composes of theory, residency training and integrate research and practice fellowship, which takes three years to complete. The program admit Master graduate in nursing specialty. The training will be offered by faculty of nursing and the services institution under the regulation of College of Advanced Practice Nurse and Midwife, Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council.  It is expected that those who graduate from the program and pass certified board examination will be comparable to those receiving doctoral degree and can be clinical leaders or faculty members who are expert in advanced practice in the area being certified. This training and certified system is similar to physician training system.