The efficiency of healthcare systems is largely dependent on nursing, the largest healthcare profession. There are more than 28 million nurses in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need for more nurses to prepare for future crises. Investment in nursing and nursing education has become a strategic priority for governments across the world. In the UAE, the diverse population, the dynamic economy, and the rapidly growing healthcare system, warrant more nurses capable of managing patients with various needs and different levels of acuity while utilizing state of the art technology to optimize patients outcomes. This also warrants an optimization of nursing roles and the utilization of advanced practice nursing.