The march toward 750 hours: A call for thoughtful implementation

The National Task Force Standards for Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education recommendation for NPs to complete a minimum of 750 patient-contact hours before certification has been met with some hesitation. As the profession discusses the evidence behind this change and resources needed, we anticipate the eventual adoption by nursing education, state boards of nursing, and national certifying bodies. This transition will require a planned and sequential rollout, beginning with the national NP certifying bodies. Here, we discuss the collective implications for students, faculty, and nurse leaders.