近年来，日本社会中少生、高龄及疾病谱变化所涉及的健康问题日趋突出，对从事保健、医疗及福利工作的护理人员提出了更高的要求。为适应这一变化，日本护理协会于１９９６年开始实施了专科护士认定制度。对这一制度的探讨始于１９８７年，其产生背景是基于对护理专业化发展必 In recent years, the health problems involved in the changes of fewer students, senior citizens, and disease spectrum in Japanese society have become increasingly prominent, and higher demands have been placed on nursing personnel engaged in health, medical, and welfare work. In order to adapt to this change, the Japanese Nursing Association began implementing a specialist nurse certification system in 1996. The discussion of this system began in 1987 and its background was based on the development of nursing specialization.