Nurse practitioner leadership isn’t defined by job title. It shows up in clinical decision-making , team communication , advocacy , academic influence , professional visibility , and how we elevate the NP role within complex healthcare systems. NPs lead in exam rooms, classrooms, simulation labs, and boardrooms. Whether you’re an NP faculty member, a preceptor, a clinical leader, or a professional voice in your specialty, leadership today is less about hierarchy — and far mo