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August 15, 2025Nursing leadership

Implementing the Nurse Practitioner Lead Role in Acute Care: Supporting Leaders and Optimizing Role Utilization

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MDMargo DeVries-RizzoLHLori HarwoodLMLillian Mess

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Overview

Implementation of the NP lead role improves role clarity and utilization in acute care, suggesting enhanced support for NPs.

Key Points

  • Increased role clarity for nurse practitioners significantly enhances their utilization in acute care settings, addressing key organizational barriers.
  • The NP lead role enhances work-life balance for nurse practitioners, which is crucial for retaining talent in the healthcare system.
  • Implementation involved advocating for full-scope practice while interpreting legislation, indicating a structured approach to role integration.
  • This initiative supports essential changes within complex healthcare environments, highlighting the need for clear leadership frameworks.

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DeVries-Rizzo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235ccb210217d64771e81https://doi.org/10.12927/cjnl.2025.27655
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