Recruitment and retention of primary care nurse practitioners in underserved areas: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The growing nurse practitioner (NP) workforce plays a critical role in primary care delivery in the United States. However, better recruitment and retention of the robust NP workforce in underserved areas are needed; evidence to inform such effort is limited.

Purpose

This scoping review aimed to examine the findings, scope, and knowledge gaps of available literature on factors associated with NP recruitment and retention in underserved areas.

Methods

This review was guided by Joanna Briggs' Scoping Review Methodology and PRISMA-SCR reporting standards. Literature search for peer-reviewed and gray literature was conducted in six databases.

Findings

A total of 22 studies met inclusion criteria. Factors associated with NP recruitment and retention in un

SUBMITTER: Kueakomoldej S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9232900 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature