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NP education: observations from a national perspective.

D H Geolot

    Nursing Outlook
    |May 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nurse practitioner programs and funding peaked between 1976-1986. Curricula shifted from disease treatment to health promotion, with most programs now awarding master

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • The period 1976-1986 marked a significant growth phase for nurse practitioner (NP) programs.
    • Federal funding for these educational initiatives also reached its zenith during this decade.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the evolution of nurse practitioner education between 1976 and 1986.
    • To identify key changes in program structure and curriculum focus.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of program data and federal funding records from 1976-1986.
    • Comparative review of curriculum orientations over the specified period.

    Main Results:

    • The number of nurse practitioner programs and their federal funding peaked during the 1976-1986 decade.
    • A majority of programs transitioned to offering master's degrees instead of certificates.
    • Curriculum focus shifted from disease treatment towards health promotion.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse practitioner education underwent substantial growth and transformation in the decade leading up to 1986.
    • The shift towards master's level education and health promotion indicates a maturing and broadening scope of practice for nurse practitioners.

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