NPSchools.com Nursing Features
The nurse practitioner profession is growing at a rapid pace. And with growth comes change. Today’s nurse practitioners are dealing with staff shortages in rural areas, changes in educational standards, and battles for wider practice authority in select states. What will tomorrow’s nurse practitioners be concerned with? Our interview-based features and in-depth resource guides uncover the stories behind the big issues by talking to nurse practitioners who know the subject best.
Expert Analysis: A Guide to NP Insurance Reimbursements
June 12, 2025 – Kimmy GustafsonNurse practitioners are educated and trained to perform many of the same job duties as physicians, including physical examinations, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, managing a patient’s overall health, and acting as primary care providers. However, despite the quality of care and level of expertise being equal, nurse practitioners are not reimbursed by insurance at the same rate as physicians.
A Guide to Malpractice Insurance for NPs
May 27, 2025 – Matt ZbrogMalpractice insurance, also known as professional liability insurance, does just that: it protects NPs from the costs associated with claims of negligence or incompetence, including costs related to liability and legal defense. As the role and responsibility of NPs continue to increase, it’s essential that NPs be adequately covered.
An Expert’s Bona Fide Guide: Life as a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner (NP)
May 23, 2025 – Matt ZbrogThe ways in which we understand, treat, and manage pain are continuing to evolve at a rapid pace, applying increasingly nuanced and individual approaches to what was once seen as a uniform symptom. Pain management NPs are at the forefront of that evolution, helping to pioneer the biopsychosocial model of pain management and push the field forward through research into multimodal methods of treating pain.
Taxes for Nurse Practitioners: W2 Employee vs 1099 Contractor
May 14, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNThere are pros and cons of being paid as a W2 employee and being a 1099 contractor or self-employed. Some may prefer having benefits being a W2 employee, such as health insurance, whereas some prefer being a 1099 contractor, where the hourly pay tends to be higher.
How to Make Your Nurse Practitioner (NP) Resume Stand Out
May 13, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNCreating a unique resume as a nurse practitioner is lucrative to stand out from a sea of applicants. A resume communicates the brand of the NP and their qualifications. The job of a resume is to get you to the interview and then facilitate the relationship between you and the possible new employer.
Choosing an NP Specialization or Subspecialty: Your Options & The Selection Process
May 12, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNWhen choosing an NP specialty or sub-specialty, the NP should consider their past experiences as a nurse, and if they want to continue working in a similar specialty or try something different. They should contemplate if they would like to prioritize pay, work-life balance, or job satisfaction. They should also examine if they are looking for a field to be comfortable in or one that will challenge them.
Guide to the Most Useful Mobile Apps for Nurse Practitioners
May 9, 2025 – Kimmy GustafsonThe right mobile app can streamline a nurse practitioner’s day. Apps can now help diagnose complicated cases, provide references for medical conditions, supply detailed medication information, and even provide continuing education. Nurse practitioners can access these apps on their smartphones or tablets from their office, home, or exam room, streamlining patient care.
Guide to Nurse Practitioner Fellowships & Residencies (2025-2026)
May 8, 2025 – Matt ZbrogOften, the first few months out of school and in the workforce are the most difficult for a nurse practitioner, who in some settings may be expected to perform as many as 80 percent of the same duties a physician would. Fellowships and residencies smooth the transition, offering extra hands-on experience and allowing for further specialization.
Day in the Life of a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP)
May 7, 2025 – Matt ZbrogNurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice providers play an increasingly important role in the American healthcare system. These are expertly trained health professionals capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective care to an aging population with varied needs. NPs deal in far more than just primary care: since the NP role was established in 1965, it’s grown to include a number of specializations, including gastroenterology.
How to Write an Excellent NP School Personal Statement
May 1, 2025 – Rachel Drummond, MEdSo why are nurse practitioner admissions so competitive? A shortage of qualified nursing teaching faculty and an increasing number of retiring nurses are some possible reasons, according to CNN. One thing is sure: applicants for nursing practitioner programs must put together flawless applications to rank high with an admissions committee.