The NP and Research: A Global Perspective

Knowledge and skills of nurse practitioners are sought increasingly across the world and the role is migrating extensively. Research publications reflect the diversity of the role, locations, and focus of NP practice, education, advocacy, and leadership and the investment of nurse practitioners in their professional roles. The purpose for this chapter is to present an overview of the many contributions of nurse practitioners internationally to published research, including areas of practice, education, advocacy, policy, and leadership. Published literature was searched and reviewed, retaining for this review 70 published articles, representing NPs in 23 countries and 300 unique authors, most publishing in groups. Recommendations for further research are included.