Taking a health systems science approach: A blueprint for PA and NP leadership

Kristen Will; Justine Marbach; Lacey Buckler; Zachary Hartsell; Bethany Grubb; Alison Essary

doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000254

Taking a health systems science approach: A blueprint for PA and NP leadership

Kristen Will, Justine Marbach, Lacey Buckler, Zachary Hartsell, Bethany Grubb, Alison Essary

Physician Assistant Studies

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ABSTRACT: Physician associates (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are vital members of the healthcare team. Increasing opportunities for leadership roles have emerged for PAs and NPs in the past decade. PAs and NPs often utilize other health professions' frameworks for leadership, but no framework exists for PAs and NPs specifically. This article examines existing leadership structures and proposes a leadership framework specifically for PAs and NPs through the health systems science lens.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	38-42
Number of pages	5
Journal	JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Volume	38
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000254
State	Published - Oct 1 2025

Keywords

NPs
PAs
framework
health systems science
healthcare delivery
leadership

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Nurse Assisting

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