Advanced practice nursing in vascular medicine in France: Implementation, roles, and patient outcomes.
BACKGROUND Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) were introduced in France in 2019 to address chronic disease burden, healthcare access inequalities, and medical workforce shortages. By the end of 2024, 751 APNs had graduated in France, with Stabilized Chronic Diseases (PCS) representing the predominant specialty (54-57%). A...