Nurse prescribing, function of advanced nursing

Abstract

The conception of the functions of nurses has evolved over time, as well as its influence in the development of the profession. Motivated by this, a literature review was conducted with the objective of making a reflection that leads the debate on an issue that is increasing world-wide, the nurse prescribing. It has been successful in many countries, as it allows the development of the autonomous exercise of the profession of nursing and the importance in recognizing the work of all health team members, promoting respect for the professionalism, dignity, rights and values of all its members. We conclude that that the health demands of the population, together with the increasing development of the profession; have generated a change in the role of the nurse who leads to expand their profile and perform functions of advanced practice, being the nurse prescription a consolidated reality in different countries and an increasing willingness in the rest of them.