The transition from the professional nursing role to an advanced nursing practice role will be examined in this course. Legal, ethical and advanced practice issues will be emphasized.  Analysis and synthesis of content regarding political, legal, socioeconomic, and technological factors that affect the advanced practice role will be emphasized to provide the student with a clear understanding of the nursing profession and advanced nursing practice roles.  The need for the graduate to work effectively in interdisciplinary relationships or partnerships, recognizing the uniqueness and similarities among the various roles, is also a critical element that will be discussed.