title: Intents and perceptions of graduating BSN students toward the nurse practitioner role.
abstract: This descriptive study was an investigation of the intentions of 65 senior baccalaureate nursing students to become nurse practitioners (NPs). Students were given a Nurse Practitioner Inventory, which collected information on nine categories related to factors influencing specialization. The data show that a majority of nursing students do not have specific plans to become NPs, although most intend to further their education. The results suggest that this is in part related to a lack of exposure to and familiarity with the NP role.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dellasega
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hupcey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002321:Career Choice; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D008297:Male; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*