Table 2 WHO core competencies for caring for patients with chronic conditions & APN competencies

1. Patient-centered care

 -Interviewing and communicating effectively

 -Assisting changes in health-related behaviors

 -Supporting self-management

 -Using a proactive approach

2. Partnering

 -Partnering with patients

 -Partnering with other providers

 -Partnering with communities

3. Quality improvement

 -Measuring care delivery and outcomes

 -Learning and adapting to change

 -Translating evidence into practice

4. Information & communication technology

 -Designing and using patient registries

 -Using computer technologies

 -Communicating with partners

5. Public health perspective

 -Providing population-based care

 -Systems thinking

 -Working across the care continuum

 -Working in primary health care-led systems

Advanced Practice Nurses competencies

 -Advanced direct clinical care

 -Expert coaching and guidance

 -Consultation

 -Collaboration

 -Clinical and professional leadership

 -Ethical decision-making skills

 -Research skills