Strategic modeling of the neonatal nurse practitioner workforce.

Background: Neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) play a vital role in the medical care of newborns and infants. There is expected to be a shortage of NNPs in the near future.

Purpose: To assess the present NNP workforce and study the impact of potential policy changes to alleviate forecasted shortages.

Strategic modeling of the pediatric nurse practitioner workforce.

Objective: To assess the current pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) workforce and to investigate the impact of potential policy changes to address forecasted shortages.

Methods: We modeled the admission of students into nursing bachelor's programs and followed them through advanced clinical programs. Prediction models were combined with optimal decision-making to determine best-case scenario admission levels.