Nurse practitioners are important in long-term care homes because they can provide comprehensive
primary care to residents with complex chronic conditions, manage acute illnesses, collaborate with the
healthcare team, educate staff, and advocate for residents' needs, ultimately improving the quality of
care and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions by identifying and addressing health issues early on
within the facility itself; their expertise in geriatrics allows them to tailor care plans specifically to the
needs of older adults.
