Development and Validation of a Competency Framework for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

The validated framework emphasizes progression of behaviors across seven role-based competency domains: Clinician, Collaborator, Advocate, Educator, Scholar, Leader, and Innovator. It has implications for individual PNPs, healthcare organizations and employers, the national certification board, and other key stakeholders. The framework supports reflection on competence, career progression, goal setting, and workforce sustainability.