Development of an advancement pathway for NPs in critical care to promote job satisfaction and retention

The authors aim to explore whether the implementation of a Nurse Practitioner Advancement Pathway (NPAP) can enhance job satisfaction and retention among nurse practitioners in critical care settings. Their study compares employee engagement and alignment scores before and after NPAP implementation, revealing positive feedback from participants and beneficial organizational outcomes. The findings suggest that structured advancement pathways can effectively recognize and support the evolving roles of advanced practice providers.