An emphasis on professionalism for new NP students

The authors investigate how early engagement in professionalism concepts can enhance the socialization and identity formation of new nurse practitioner (NP) students. They propose innovative strategies for integrating professionalism into NP education and highlight the importance of internal values such as integrity and accountability in students' understanding of professionalism. The study emphasizes the need for NP educators to recognize and support these values to facilitate effective role adaptation.