Purpose The aim of two national studies was to identify characteristics of nurse practitioners (NPs) who precept and the benefits, incentives, and barriers associated with the NP preceptor role. Methods Stratified randomized sampling was used to invite a representative number of NPs from each state to participate in a 2015 survey and a follow‐up survey in 2016. These descriptive, exploratory studies distributed electronic questionnaires to 5000 randomly selected NPs in the 2015 survey and 40,000 NPs in the 2016 survey. Responses from 10.9% (n = 548) and 9.9% (n = 3970), respectively, were analyzed. Conclusions The findings show strong support among our NP colleagues to assist with educating future NPs. Several benefits, barriers, and motivators among stakeholders were identified that need to be considered when working with preceptors. Implications for practice This study provides a basis for understanding the current climate in education when working with clinical preceptors. Many areas become apparent where NP education could enhance the experience for both the student and the preceptor. Educational settings need to consider preceptor time, issues with online learning, and the rise of specialty practices. Offering incentives linked to the most valued, positive aspects of the role and methods to overcome barriers should be explored.

Background and Objectives: Several subgroups of the International Council of Nurses Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network (ICN NP/APNN) have periodically analyzed APN (nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist) development around the world. The primary objective of this study was to describe the global status of APN practice regarding scope of practice, education, regulation, and practice climate. An additional objective was to look for gaps in these same areas of role development in order to recommend future initiatives. Methods: An online survey was developed by the research team, and included questions on APN practice roles, education, regulation/credentialing, and practice climate. The study was launched in August 2018 at the 10 th Annual ICN NP/APNN Conference in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Links to the survey were provided there and via multiple platforms over the next year. Results: Survey results from 325 respondents, representing 26 countries, were analyzed through descriptive techniques. Although progress was reported, particularly in education, results indicated the APN profession around the world continues to struggle over titling, title protection, regulation development, credentialing, and barriers to practice. Conclusions and Practice/Policy Relevance: APNs have the potential to help the world reach the Sustainable Development Goal of universal health coverage. Several recommendations are provided to help ensure APNs achieve these goals.

Purpose This is the first of a three‐part series on medication adherence in which the authors describe the continuum of adherence to nonadherence of medication usage. Data sources Research articles through MEDLINE and PubMed. Conclusions Understanding the magnitude and scope of the problem of medication nonadherence is the first step in reaching better adherence rates. The second step is to evaluate the risk factors for each patient for medication adherence/nonadherence. The third step is to assess for adherence. The process will continue with a consistent systematic process to evaluate continual adherence. Implications for practice The implications for nurse practitioners include using time with patients to assist them in adherence, building a trusting relationship with patients, and developing protocols for assessing and preventing nonadherence.