Evaluation of a fellowship program improves competency in new nurse practitioners, indicating its effectiveness in addressing provider shortages.
Abstract Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) help to address the shortage of primary care providers. However, the transition from student to practicing FNP can be challenging, prompting the development of fellowship programs. This article investigates the evaluation of a fellowship program and its impact on the development of new FNPs. Using a Likert-type scale, self-evaluations at 3, 6, and 12 months of the 1-year program were examined across 5 cohorts with the use of t tests and repeated-measures analysis of variance. Findings suggested significant improvements in several competency domains. These results underscore the value of postgraduate programs and their importance to the growth of the FNP workforce.
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