Advanced nursing practice involves increased accountability and role development in research, education and clinical practice. This second edition of Advanced Nursing Practice focuses on key issues in advanced practice including supervision, leadership, benchmarking and evaluation of competencies, assessment and health promotion, law and ethics, practice development, research and education. * Examines the nature of advanced nursing practice* Explores key issues in advanced practice* Reviews criteria for evaluating advanced practice* Considers the development of advanced practice within the UK and proposes a vision for the future