Description
Summary:
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is an independent practitioner managing health problems, coordinating age-appropriate healthcare, and providing evidence-based best practice care.
Highlights:
1. Licensed independent practitioner managing health problems
2. Part of an innovative care team meeting individual patient needs
3. Active and respected member of the Healthcare team
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating age appropriate health care for the patient. S/he is part of the innovative care team that will meet the individual needs of the patient and their family. The APN practices in accordance with MOPH Department of Healthcare Practitioner rules and regulations and the APNs professional body’s standards of care providing evidence\-based best practice care in an age appropriate care model. Included in their scope of practice is performing histories, examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures along with prescribing pharmacological and non\-pharmacological interventions. The APN manages chronic patient conditions. S/he is instrumental in providing patient and family education. The APN is an active and respected member of the Healthcare team designed to meet the individual needs of the patient and her family. The APN takes key responsibility as a patient advocate and ensuring referral of the patient when necessary.
About US
Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high\-tech facility is home to world\-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.