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.
Guide to Nurse Practitioner Fellowships & Residencies (2026)
December 30, 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 facilitate the transition, providing additional hands-on experience and enabling further specialization.
Top Blogs for Nurse Practitioners (2026)
December 29, 2025 – Matt ZbrogThe journey to becoming a nurse practitioner can sometimes seem overwhelming, but the best nurse practitioner blogs make you feel less alone and more equipped to take the first steps.
Top Podcasts for Nurse Practitioners and Students
December 26, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNPodcasts have become very popular over the last two decades. They are digital audio programs consisting of a series of episodes. Subjects range from financial topics to reality shows, true crime series, lifestyle design, and more. Podcasts allow listeners to learn, consume information, or just for pure entertainment. People often listen to podcasts during work commutes or when exercising.
Life as a Transplant Nurse Practitioner (NP)
December 19, 2025 – Matt ZbrogThe first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954, signaling a new era in medical practice. Today, transplants of kidneys, lungs, hearts, livers, and pancreata are all considered routine procedures. Alongside the development of immunosuppressant drugs and an increasing number of donors, more and more patients can live longer, healthier lives.
Guide to Nurse Practitioner Conferences (2026)
December 18, 2025 – Becca Brewer, MEdMany NP conferences work to expand the recognition of the importance of the NP role in healthcare, connect NPs to one another to create advocacy and business partnerships, and provide NPs with the continuing education needed to maintain active board certification.
Day in the Life of an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (NP)
December 17, 2025 – Matt ZbrogEven in non-pandemic conditions, emergency departments (EDs) in the United States receive nearly 150 million visits per year. Emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) are a key part of the interdisciplinary care team that quickly assesses, diagnoses, and treats the patients who make those ED visits.
Day in the Life of an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner (NP)
December 16, 2025 – Matt ZbrogOrthopedics is a specialty dealing with issues related to muscles and bones. If that sounds like a large swathe of medical territory, that’s because it is: approximately one in three people in the US are affected by a musculoskeletal condition.
Pros and Cons of Working in Telemedicine: An NP’s Perspective
December 8, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNOver the last several years, telemedicine has changed the healthcare landscape. It is estimated that there are at least 158 million telemedicine visits annually. Telemedicine is a popular benefit because it allows patients to communicate with health professionals without visiting the office. The appointments are convenient because the patient can talk to the provider by phone or video from the convenience of their home. It is also affordable for patients without health insurance who need simple treatment.
An Expert’s Guide to Crushing the NP School Admissions Interview
December 3, 2025 – Cevia YellinSome nurse practitioner (NP) programs require an interview. With thoughtful preparation, the interview can provide NP faculty with valuable insights into the strengths of an applicant’s candidacy.
Day in the Life of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)
December 2, 2025 – Matt ZbrogPsychiatric-mental health NPs are trained to provide a wide range of mental health services in various settings. They assess and diagnose patients, prescribe medications, and collaborate with other medical and non-medical professionals in providing care. Throughout, they apply the holistic approach that’s characteristic of all NPs and which is particularly valuable in psychiatry and mental health.