Advanced practice nurse

For the discussion board covering the topic of advanced practice nursing and educational goals: please review the posted information, attach a related article, and answer the following questions. What is an Advanced Practice Nurse? What type of degree(s) and certification(s) does an Advanced Practice Nurse require? What are the benefits of utilizing an Advanced Practice Nurse? What are some of the challenges of using an Advanced Practice Nurse? What are your future educational goals? Do you have any interest in becoming an Advanced Practice Nurse and if so, what type? Explain.