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.
An Expert’s Bona Fide Guide: Life as a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) or Certified Midwife (CM)
September 6, 2021 – Matt ZbrogWomen in the US are significantly more likely to die from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth than in other rich, developed nations. According to data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), maternal mortality rates in America are twice as high as they are in Canada and France, and ten times higher than they are in New Zealand and Norway. The majority of these deaths occur after childbirth and are largely preventable.
Moving from Fee for Service to a Value-Based Reimbursement Model
August 31, 2021 – Celeste Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-BCNurse practitioners have an opportunity to reconnect with the reasons they became nurse practitioners: to care for people, to improve their health and wellbeing, and to make a positive difference in their lives. Moving from fee for service allows us to shift the focus from volume to providing better care.
An Expert’s Bona Fide Guide: Life as a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner (NP)
August 10, 2021 – 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.
Ask a Professor: The NP Practice Environment in Missouri
August 2, 2021 – Matt ZbrogMissouri’s NPs are extensively trained to step in and meet a significant portion of the state’s healthcare needs. The bad news is that antiquated and obtuse regulations at the state level prevent Missouri’s NPs from practicing to the full extent of their education and training.
Civic Health Month: An Expert’s Advocacy Guide
July 26, 2021 – Celeste Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-BCAugust is Civic Health Month—a time to ensure that both coworkers, colleagues, and patients have an opportunity to participate in the decisions that affect their lives.
Ask a Professor: The Practice Environment in Tennessee
July 19, 2021 – Matt ZbrogThe Volunteer State needs better access to quality, affordable healthcare services. Tennessee’s nurse practitioners (NPs) are equipped to provide many of those services, and eager to do so. But antiquated legislation is still preventing them from practicing to the full extent of their training, and the state’s NPs are pushing back with new research.
What are the Best States for NPs & Other APRNs (2021-2022)?
July 12, 2021 – Matt ZbrogIn ranking the best states for NPs and other APRNs, we utilized the following sources: job growth data, average annual salaries, and regulatory (or practice authority) status.
Ask a Professor: The NP Practice Environment in Indiana
July 7, 2021 – Matt ZbrogLike many other states, Indiana desperately needs an influx of capable and cost-efficient primary care providers. But medical schools can’t graduate enough physicians to meet the need, and fewer physicians are going into primary care than ever before. NPs could be a significant part of the solution to Indiana’s healthcare shortages.
A Guide to Malpractice Insurance for NPs
July 2, 2021 – 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.
A Guide to Preceptorships for Nurse Practitioners
June 14, 2021 – Matt ZbrogPreceptorships are particularly useful for NP students and NPs who are transitioning into a new specialty area and they are almost always required to complete an MSN or DNP degree program.