Defining Population-Specific Nurse Practitioner Educational Parameters
Abstract
Background:
Nurse practitioner (NP) education is structured around patient needs and categorized by NP populations.
Problem:
The scope of educational preparation within NP populations is poorly defined, resulting in institutional variability of graduate preparedness. This article describes a national workgroup effort to clearly define the scope of educational preparation for each NP population.
Approach:
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) facilitated an inclusive, consensus-based collaborative workgroup.
Outcomes:
NP population-specific narratives and visual depictions were developed to differentiate educational preparation. Patient-centered, NP population-specific educational parameters established categorical limits according to patient age, severity of presentation, and visit content.
Conclusions:
Transparent definitions of NP population-specific educational parameters can reduce institutional differences and create a predictive model for successful transition into practice. This initiative informs educators, clinical agencies, prospective students, and policymakers about NP education while advancing professional autonomy and integrity of the NP role.
Department
Nursing
Publication Date
4-29-2025
Journal Title
Nurse Educator
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Ainslie, Marcy EdD, APRN; Chan, Tracey PhD, ANP-BC; Bigley, Mary Beth DrPH, ANP-BC. Defining Population-Specific Nurse Practitioner Educational Parameters. Nurse Educator ():10.1097/NNE.0000000000001884, April 29, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001884
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