The Growing Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Workforce: A Solution for the Aging Population Living With Dementia

•What is the primary question addressed by this study? To synthesize the existing evidence on the utilization of nurse practitioners (NPs) in caring for persons living with dementia (PLWD) in primary care and develop recommendations about maximizing NP contributions.•What is the main finding of this study? We conclude that the optimal utilization of NPs can increase the capacity of delivering dementia-capable primary care.•What is the meaning of the finding? Primary care settings and states should continue to expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners in the delivery of dementia care, and more research is needed regarding NP role as primary care providers caring for PLWD.