History of the NP Role

Question 1

When/why was the role of the NP developed?

Answer 1

In the early 1960s as a result of physician shortages in the area of pediatrics

Question 2

When/where was the first NP program?

Answer 2

In 1964 by Dr. Loretta Ford and Dr. Henry Silver at the University of Colorado

Question 3

What are the four roles NPs should expert?

Answer 3

1. Clinician
2. Consultant/collaborator
3. Educator
4. Researcher