With advanced practice set to transform health service delivery, Demystifying and Preparing for Advanced Practice is the first comprehensive resource that covers all the requirements of the advanced practice qualification, across all health professions and in all settings.

Written by expert authors from across the UK, the book explores the four central pillars under which Advanced Practitioners are required to operate: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. It will help the reader understand their role, prepare for and pass their assessments, and go on to practise autonomously.

This book is an indispensable guide for all those undertaking their Master’s qualification, and is ideal for both aspiring and student Advanced Practitioners.

The first book in a new series of titles, Demystifying Advanced Practice, which will make accessible all aspects of advanced practice for the benefit of students and aspiring students, practitioners, educators, researchers, managers and leaders.

. Suitable for all healthcare professionals seeking to attain advanced practice status

. Covers the core content of the MSc qualification

. Takes a four-nations approach, with expert contributions from highly experienced academics, clinicians, supervisors and students from across the UK

. Provides a roadmap for people wishing to pursue an advanced practice career

. Covers required concepts and educations in detail

. Includes a dedicated chapter written by and for students

. Explores the international approach to advanced practice