The past, present, and future of nurse practitioners (NPs) in Japan
Abstract
ABSTRACT: This report traces the trajectory of education and role development of nurse practitioners (NPs) in Japan from its beginnings to the present. An overview of the qualifications of advanced practice nursing roles, including NPs, is provided. The necessity of the NP role in the setting of the country's demographics and current health care system is discussed. Considerations for the future of the role are explored.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nursing Roles and Practices
Nursing education and management
Global Health Workforce Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Nurse Practitioner
- Publisher
- Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
- Volume
- 51
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 41–45
- Publication date
- 22 January 2026
- Language
- EN