A cross-sectional study on Chinese senior nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward nurse practitioners

Approximately one-third of senior nurses have poor knowledge and negative attitudes toward NPs, indicating much room for improvement. Strengthening the education and training of NPs, especially among those with lower professional titles and lower knowledge of NPs, may help improve their knowledge and attitudes toward NPs. In addition, continuous political, social, economic, and individual efforts are needed to facilitate the successful development of NPs in China.