During the Acute Care Interest Group Forum held on June 18, 2005, at the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s Conference, it was identified that information on educational options for acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) practice was needed, particularly for NPs who may have had other educational preparation but who were now working in acute care practice settings. As a result, a workgroup was formed to compile information on educational options for ACNP practice, including post‐master’s programs.