Scope of practice is essential for clinical and advanced nursing practice. Young (2011) suggests that professionally, advanced nurse practitioners are expected to perform exceptionally than non-specialist nurses as they have higher professional identity. Advanced nursing over the past 30 years has been an emerging aspect of professionalism. It was introduced in the USA in 1960 (Furlong & Smith, 2005), and recognised in UK in 1980's. Advanced nurse specialist are licensed nurses who have acquired the proficient knowledge base, composite decision-making skills, clinical competencies for expanded practice with master's degree for entry (Schober 2006). In other to improve our knowledge and competence as professionals and advanced nurses, reflective
