The research also identified attributes that qualitatively
differentiate the practice of the nurse practitioner
from other nursing roles. These attributes conform to
the notion of capability. This is the ability to use nonlinear
reasoning and draw upon creative solutions in dealing with the complexity of this level and type of
health-care practice. These attributes are strongly
represented in the description and characteristics of the
core role of the nurse practitioner and are in partnership
with the above competency framework. This analysis is
tentative and further research is required to test the fit of
capability with nurse practitioner standards.