AIM The purpose of this scoping review was to explore the literature regarding the nurse
practitioner (NP) role transition and professional identity development at rural health care …

Background The geographical maldistribution of the health workforce is a persisting global
issue linked to inequitable access to health services and poorer health outcomes for rural …

Background: Nurse practitioner (NP) residency/fellowship programs are an emerging
industry across the country. Purpose: This study aimed to conduct an in-depth exploration …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the nature of nurse practitioners'(NPs) job
satisfaction and its relationship to work conditions in rural versus nonrural areas. Data …

As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) open private practices in medically
underserved areas, clinical, practice management, and business skills are needed …

Background and purpose: Workforce shortages in mental health care are especially relevant
to rural communities. People often turn to their primary care providers for mental healthcare …

Rural healthcare teams negotiate a number of challenges, including shortages of health
care providers, cultural incongruence, and increased numbers of patients with incidence of …

Nurse practitioners are an accepted part of the primary care provider pool in the United
States. Their positive effect on process measures and health services use has been shown …

Ineffective leadership strategies can negatively impact telemedicine technology
implementation in rural hospitals, which may hinder profitability. Rural hospital …

This research study was conducted to determine what motivational factors influenced female
and minority students to pursue a career in healthcare. Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs …