The Evolution And Impact Of Nursing Specialization: A Comprehensive Analysis From Academic And Clinical Perspectives In Contemporary Healthcare Education And Practice

Majed Homud Almutairi, Malak Sultan Alsharif, Essa Saleh A Alharbi, Mohammed Faris alanazi, Yaseer Rjaalahm Aljohani, Abdulkarim Zarea Alanazi, Zeyad Seraj Mohmmed Alzahrani, Mohammed Marshod Almotiri; Mohammed Muawwad Mazyad Almutairi, Fahad Hamoud Alshammari, Omar Ayidh Al Mutairi, Abdulaziz Saud Jihad Al-Anazi, Mufareh Ali Jaber Mudabbish, Salman Mohammed Alamri, Abdullah Mohammed Jafsher

Vol. 21 No. 9s (2024): Volume 21, Number 9s – 2024

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The Evolution And Impact Of Nursing Specialization: A Comprehensive Analysis From Academic And Clinical Perspectives In Contemporary Healthcare Education And Practice

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Majed Homud Almutairi, Malak Sultan Alsharif, Essa Saleh A Alharbi, Mohammed Faris alanazi, Yaseer Rjaalahm Aljohani, Abdulkarim Zarea Alanazi, Zeyad Seraj Mohmmed Alzahrani, Mohammed Marshod Almotiri,
Mohammed Muawwad Mazyad Almutairi, Fahad Hamoud Alshammari, Omar Ayidh Al Mutairi, Abdulaziz Saud Jihad Al-Anazi, Mufareh Ali Jaber Mudabbish, Salman Mohammed Alamri, Abdullah Mohammed Jafsher

Published 2024-09-15

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Abstract

Nursing specialization has emerged as a critical component of modern healthcare systems, reshaping the profession's identity, scope of practice, and contribution to patient outcomes. This comprehensive analysis explores the evolution and impact of nursing specialization from both academic and clinical perspectives. Through examination of current literature, theoretical frameworks, and practical applications, this article investigates how specialization has transformed nursing education, professional identity development, clinical practice, and healthcare delivery. The discussion encompasses historical developments, current challenges, and future trajectories of specialized nursing practice while highlighting the interplay between academic preparation and clinical application. The findings emphasize the significance of specialized knowledge in enhancing patient care quality, professional growth, and healthcare system efficiency, while also addressing barriers to effective implementation of nursing specialization across diverse healthcare settings.

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