title: Career trends of master's prepared family nurse practitioners.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the career trends of family nurse practitioner (FNP) graduates of one master's program. A questionnaire was mailed to all FNPs (N = 113) who graduated 1-11 years earlier; there was a response rate of 83%. The survey revealed that for both first and present jobs the majority were providing direct patient care as a primary care provider or practicing in an indirect role. The study findings indicate that for these graduates there is a long term commitment (demonstrated through continued employment) as well as opportunity to practice in the nurse practitioner role in a direct or indirect capacity.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilbur
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Zoeller
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Talashek
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sullivan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002322:Career Mobility; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D004651:Employment; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D007587:Job Description; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires