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.
Scholarship Guide for Nurse Practitioner Schools (2026)
November 26, 2025 – Matt ZbrogScholarships for nurse practitioner schools have never been more plentiful. Whether you’re searching for a particular region, specialization, demographic, or even general assistance, there’s a scholarship out there for you.
Gift Guide for Nurse Practitioner School Graduates
November 25, 2025 – Becca Brewer, MEdThe best gifts you can give are those that demonstrate the same level of thought, care, and kindness that NP grads will practice with their patients on a daily basis. This gift list is designed to help give you thoughtful, useful, and needful gifts that will help an NP graduate to celebrate and to succeed in the career they have worked so hard to advance through their schooling efforts.
How Can I Become an NP Without a Nursing Degree?
November 18, 2025 – Rachel Drummond, MEdIf you’re ready for a career change and to make a difference in people’s lives, read on for a step-by-step guide to becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) without a nursing degree.
The Need for More NPs in Research
October 15, 2025 – Matt ZbrogNPs are assisting, conducting, and leading research efforts, but progress in this area has not been as rapid as it has been in others. Significant barriers exist at the regulatory and institutional levels. A general lack of awareness and resources act as additional hurdles. But America needs more NPs involved in research, and more can be done to support them.
Five Steps to Creating NP Work-Life Balance
October 14, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNThe first step would be for the NP to decompress and spend time outside of work to be physically active or engage in their hobbies. The next steps would be enforcing time management and setting boundaries at home and work. Finally, practicing in a healthcare setting with a positive work culture is essential in counteracting burnout.
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.