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.
Why Aren’t There More Male Nurse Practitioners?
October 8, 2025 – Matt ZbrogAccording to 2022 data from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), female NPs outnumber male NPs by more than eight to one in the US. That’s only marginally better than the gender ratio for all nurses in the US, which is just under ten to one in favor of female nurses.
Day in the Life of a Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner (NP)
October 6, 2025 – Matt ZbrogPulmonology NPs specialize in issues related to the respiratory system. Those issues can include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and sleep apnea. They can work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, treating both acute and chronic conditions.
Ask a Professor: The Practice Environment in South Carolina
October 3, 2025 – Matt ZbrogOver 17 percent of all South Carolinians don’t have a personal healthcare provider, and each year approximately 12.8 percent of South Carolina’s adults report not seeing one because of concerns around cost. Altogether, the state has 63 primary care shortage areas, which are home to over 1.39 million people, collectively; rural areas are particularly underserved. With a high obesity rate and over 9 percent of the population uninsured, South Carolinians desperately need access to high-quality, affordable healthcare.
The Benefits of Mentorship as a Nurse Practitioner
October 1, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNA productive mentee/mentor relationship may identify and remedy a novice nurse’s weaknesses and gaps in education. It assists in the merging of nursing philosophy, which is the foundation of nurse practitioner training, and the medical care model, which is the foundation for the practice of healthcare.
Ask a Professor: The NP Practice Environment in Minnesota
September 24, 2025 – Matt ZbrogMinnesota is one of 24 states that has granted its nurse practitioners (NPs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) full practice authority. First passed in legislation in 2014 and enacted in 2015, full practice authority in Minnesota has drastically improved healthcare access.
Texas NP Practice Authority: How Texas NPs Can Fight the Rural Health Crisis
September 23, 2025 – Matt Zbrog“Our vision is a modern, patient-centered healthcare system where every provider—including NPs—is empowered to practice to the full extent of their education and training,” Dr. Pérez says. “NPs are not only delivering high-quality care across Texas, but they are also driving innovation in care delivery models and helping to fill the gaps in our health system.”
A Nurse Practitioner’s Complete Guide to Getting a Raise
September 22, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNOne of the best times to ask for a raise is during an NP’s annual performance review. Be prepared with a list of accomplishments, copies of patient satisfactory reviews, and productivity statistics to support the ask for a raise.
Ask a Professor: The NP Practice Environment in Oklahoma
September 19, 2025 – Matt ZbrogIncreasing access to quality care is a major issue for Oklahoma, and the state’s nurse practitioners (NPs) could be a critical resource towards that end. But first, Oklahoma’s laws around prescriptive authority for NPs will have to catch up with some of their neighbors.
An NP’s Perspective: How Nurse Practitioners Can Decrease Healthcare Costs
September 18, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNAccording to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, nurse practitioners are a proven answer to the evolving movement towards preventative health care and wellness. Evidence has proven that NPs consistently provide cost-effective, high-quality care to patients. This has been exhibited in various healthcare settings, such as primary care, acute care, and long-term care.
Day in the Life of a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (NP)
September 9, 2025 – Matt ZbrogWomen’s health is a specialty practice area that continues to grow and evolve. Advocacy and social justice are baked into its DNA. WHNPs take a truly holistic approach to care, considering the relationships between class, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation when treating their patients.