Keywords

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, nurse practitioner fellowship, nursing education, pediatric nurse practitioner, Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

 

Authors

  1. Keefe Marcoux, Kelly MSN, APN, CPNP-AC, CCRN-K (Associate Chief Nursing Officer & Section Chief Advanced Practice Nursing)
  2. Dickson, Shayleigh MSN, APN, CPNP-AC (Advanced Practice Nurse)
  3. Clarkson, Kristin MSN, APN, CPNP-AC, CRRN (Advanced Practice Nurse)

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Fellowship training for physicians has historically been a training model for physicians to specialize their practice and develop research skills following medical school and residency. Advanced practice registered nurses, specifically nurse practitioners (NPs) practice in primary care, acute care, and specialty settings across the lifespan. Fellowship programs have emerged as a way for NPs to specialize their practice and meet the needs of an expanding health care system. This article describes the design, implementation, and outcomes of two similar yet distinct specialty NP fellowship programs: one in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and one in Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.