Development of a Taxonomy of Policy Interventions for Integrating Nurse Practitioners into Health Systems.

Background: Nurse practitioners (NPs)-nurses with advanced training who can provide and prescribe care-are increasingly prevalent internationally. The growth of NPs can be attributed to physician shortages, growing demand for health services, and the professionalization of nursing. Ensuring efficacious integration of NPs into the health system is critical for maximizing their impact on patient and system outcomes.

Understanding factors affecting the integration of geriatric nurse practitioners into health systems.

Background: Geriatric nurse practitioners (NPs) are introduced into health systems to alleviate provider shortages and improve care for older adults. To achieve these goals, geriatric NPs must be integrated into the health system such that they can efficaciously practice. Internationally, little is known about factors affecting the integration of NPs.

Nurse practitioner integration: Conceptual development to enhance application in policy and research.

Background: Nurse practitioners (NPs) have been introduced across the world to improve care quality and solve provider shortages. Realizing these benefits relies on their successful integration into health care systems. Although NP integration has been discussed extensively, the concept is defined inconsistently.