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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 blog and in-depth features uncover the stories behind the big issues by talking to nurse practitioners who know the subject best.
AANP President Interview: The Importance of the Flu Vaccine
October 22, 2020 – Matt ZbrogAs the global community races towards a vaccine against Covid-19, healthcare workers are fighting to remind the public about the importance of vaccinations, including the one that already exists to combat the seasonal flu.
National NP Week 2020: Advocacy Guide & AANP President Interview
October 20, 2020 – Matt ZbrogThis year’s annual Nurse Practitioner Week is from November 8 to 14, honoring NPs across the country for their contributions to the health of the nation. NP Week isn’t just a celebration, though; it’s also a call to action. Advocacy efforts by individual NPs and by professional organizations such as AANP are critical for advancing the profession and meeting the needs of the American public.
Ask a Professor: The Fight for Full Practice Authority by Pennsylvania’s NPs
October 19, 2020 – Matt ZbrogThose who suffer the worst from the primary care crisis are seniors, veterans, and residents of rural areas. In Pennsylvania, the state’s 15,000-plus nurse practitioners (NPs) could be part of the solution.
Ask a Professor: The Fight for Expanded Practice Authority for Ohio’s NPs
October 7, 2020 – Matt ZbrogMedical schools are not graduating enough primary care physicians to meet the needs of an aging population—and Ohio is not immune from the crisis.
A Day in the Life of a Telecommuting Nurse Practitioner
September 14, 2020 – Becca BrewerA 100 percent telecommuting NP works in a software-based virtual environment in the physical location of their choice.
Ask a Professor: The Fight for Full Practice Authority in Illinois
September 2, 2020 – Matt ZbrogThe need for qualified healthcare professionals is acute and increasing. Nurse practitioners (NPs) could play a prominent role in meeting that need.
Guide to the Most Useful Mobile Apps for Nurse Practitioners
August 27, 2020 – Kimmy GustafsonThe right mobile app can streamline a nurse practitioner's day. Apps can now help with diagnosing complicated cases, providing references for medical conditions, supplying detailed medication information, and even providing continuing education. Nurse practitioners can access these apps on their smartphones or tablets from their office, home, or exam room streamlining patient care.
The Importance of Culturally Competent Care: Needed Now More Than Ever
August 18, 2020 – Melissa DeCapua, DNPThis article provides an overview of health disparities in the United States, introduces the concept of culturally competent care, and encourages all nurses and nurse practitioners to continue to practice and support a better, more inclusive health system.
Ask a Professor: New York’s NPs and the Fight for Full Practice Authority
August 7, 2020 – Matt ZbrogNurse practitioners have been providing high-quality, cost-efficient care for nearly 50 years. In 2011, a systematic review of 37 studies found consistent evidence that cost-related outcomes for NP care were equivalent to those of physicians.
How Much Do Nurse Practitioners Make? A Comprehensive Guide (2020)
July 28, 2020 – Becca BrewerThe average nurse practitioner salary across the nation varies by source. According to the BLS (May 2019), NPs made an average annual wage of $111,840. The 2019 AANP National Workforce Survey corroborated this, finding that NPs made $110,000 on average.