1. Integrate advanced nursing knowledge, ethical principles and clinical excellence in advanced practice nursing within an area of specialization.
2. Develop the role of the advanced practice nurse.
3. Use research skills and a scholarly approach to assist in the development and validation of nursing science.
4. Integrate theoretical and scientific concepts that influence leadership in advanced practice roles consistent with education, practice and research.
5. Participate in the process of health policy development for continued improvement of health care systems.
6. Engage in lifelong learning, and the professional development of self and others.