When I typed in "APRN history" into Google, this was the first item to populate. The article is from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners website and is a timeline of significant events that have occurred over the course of APRN history. I was surprised to see that one of the first NP programs was created at Boston College. My mother is a graduate from their BSN program! The AANP was developed in 1985 and has since helped pioneer the career. Enjoy!
This timeline is great in understanding specific milestones as the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) developed especially in regards to legislation and organizations that advocate for the role of an NP.