Nurse Practitioner Leaders: Are We Missing the Mark?

There is a need to develop leadership skills that give advanced practice nurses, such as those with the doctorate of nursing practice degree (DNP), the tools they will need for effective communication skills, staff development, mentoring, and staying abreast of new technological advances.1 In fact, where does advanced practice nursing leadership come from? How do we mentor a new generation of nurse practitioners (NPs)? Graduate nursing students need a plan in place before they start to practice. Mentoring and creating a network that uses technology is instrumental for a new generation of NPs.