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  • Healthcare Professions
  • Advanced Practice Nursing
  • Health Policy

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  • Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) play a vital role in primary care.
  • Understanding their practice, education, and policy landscape is essential for optimizing healthcare delivery.
  • This study explores the multifaceted aspects of FNP roles in the United States.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current practice, educational pathways, and policy influence of Family Nurse Practitioners in the US.
  • To identify key competencies and areas for development within the FNP profession.
  • To explore the significance of political engagement for FNPs.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory study combining quantitative and qualitative methods.
  • Data collected through clinical observations and interviews with seven FNPs in New York.
  • Analysis involved transcription, researcher observation, and the use of IRaMuTeQ software.

Main Results:

  • Three core themes emerged: 'Being a nurse practitioner,' 'Educational paths and action possibilities,' and 'Being political: a path to transformation.'
  • Identified outstanding competencies, areas for educational enhancement, and the critical role of political representation.
  • Highlighted the importance of active engagement in professional role performance.

Conclusions:

  • The findings offer insights into FNP practice, education, and policy.
  • This research provides a foundation for understanding FNP roles and their potential impact.
  • Similarities were noted with primary care nurses in Brazil, suggesting implications for international healthcare models.