66P Operational readiness and beyond: the legacy and future of Army nurse practitioners
Abstract
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) play a decisive role in the Army Nurse Corps (ANC) and Military Health System, providing comprehensive primary healthcare for Service Members and their families across the age spectrum. Their versatility and comprehensive skill set makes them invalu- able assets in maintaining the health and readiness of the Army’s fighting force, both in peacetime and during de- ployments.1 Army FNPs provide comprehensive care during peacetime, combat operations, contingency operations and humanitarian missions, adapting their skills to meet the demands of any environment. 2 Just as the mission of the Army evolves, the roles, training, and utilization of FNPs evolve to meet the demand.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nursing Roles and Practices
Nursing Education
Practice
and Leadership
Nursing education and management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Medical Journal
- Volume
- 108
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 61–61
- Publication date
- 2 March 2026
- Language
- EN