Transforming Advanced Practice RN Compensation: Strategies for Equity in Total Pay

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Workforce Development
• Compensation Strategies

Background:

• The rapid expansion of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) workforce presents significant challenges for healthcare organizations.
• Establishing equitable and competitive compensation models for APRNs is a critical issue for nursing leaders.
• Existing pay structures may not adequately reflect the value and contributions of APRNs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore lessons learned by experienced APRN leaders in navigating workforce and compensation challenges.
• To provide practical insights and strategies for developing sustainable APRN compensation models.
• To guide nursing leaders in ensuring APRNs are appropriately valued and rewarded.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative exploration of experiences from two pioneering APRN leaders.
• Analysis of strategies used to build APRN infrastructure within healthcare organizations.
• Examination of approaches to address pay discrepancies and ensure equitable compensation.

Main Results:

• Pioneering APRN leaders have developed effective strategies for infrastructure development.
• Successful methods for addressing pay discrepancies and achieving compensation equity were identified.
• Valuable insights were gained on creating sustainable compensation models for APRNs.

Conclusions:

• Nursing leaders can transform APRN compensation approaches by implementing lessons learned.
• Building robust APRN infrastructure is key to addressing compensation challenges.
• Ensuring advanced clinicians are appropriately valued and rewarded is essential for workforce retention and satisfaction.