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Analysis of education and previous nursing experience of certified PNPs in the United States.

Analysis of education and previous nursing experience of certified PNPs in the United States.

Authors :
Mudd SS
Brown KM
Key S
Quinn M
Hawkins-Walsh E
Gilbert GE
Busch DW
Source :
Journal of pediatric nursing [J Pediatr Nurs] 2024 Jul-Aug; Vol. 77, pp. e62-e66. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 27.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Educational programs to prepare nurse practitioners (NPs) were historically built upon foundational nursing experience. Originally prepared as certificate programs in 1965, the educational requirements for nurse practitioners (NPs) rapidly shifted from certificate programs to the Master's degree (DellaBella, 2015; Fairman, 2008). As Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree programs increase in number, it is unknown whether this foundational nursing experience has changed, or if it differs by certification type for pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs). This study aimed to evaluate the educational preparation and prior nursing experience of primary care and acute care certified PNPs.<br />Methods: A national survey of members of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (N = 17,530) was completed (Mudd et al., 2022). A sub-analysis of this data was conducted (n = 1974).<br />Results: There was no statistical evidence among either primary or acute care PNPs of an association between previous nursing experience and type of degree preparation (Master's or DNP). There was only a weak association between educational preparation and experience among acute care nurse practitioners. Most respondents were prepared at the Master's level, and 85% of all respondents had >1 year of nursing experience prior to returning for additional PNP education.<br />Discussion: This study adds to the literature as it describes the educational preparation and foundational nursing experience of primary and acute care PNPs. It can serve as a benchmark as the move to the DNP continues for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse preparation.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-8449
Volume :
77
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38538493
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2024.03.024