Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner
Susan M. DeNisco, Julie G. Stewart · first published 2013 · ISBN 9781284234305
This book directly addresses what it means to become a nurse practitioner: how your professional identity shifts, what competencies define advanced practice, and how you navigate the new relationships with collaborators, employers, and patients. It uses real stories from practicing NPs to illustrate the transition and includes assignments and case examples for reflection.
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The identity shift from RN to provider is not automatic, and many students struggle with imposter syndrome or role confusion. This book legitimizes the transition and helps you understand what you're actually becoming, not just what you're studying.