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.
Ask a Professor: Autonomous Practice Licensure for Virginia’s NPs
February 22, 2021 – Matt ZbrogUnfortunately, Virginia is still a restricted practice state, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). That means Virginia’s NPs encounter barriers to practicing to the full extent of their training: the state’s recently graduated NPs are required to enter into a collaborative agreement with a supervising physician.
Nurse Practitioners Positioned to Play a Key Role in Defeating the Covid-19 Pandemic
February 16, 2021 – Celeste Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-BCNurse practitioners have an opportunity to work to overcome vaccine hesitancy, influence human behavior, and be community leaders. There is a need for reliable, trusted information as well as advocacy for responsible, evidence-based practice and public health policy.
Ask a Professor: Georgia’s NPs and the Fight for Full Practice Authority
February 8, 2021 – Matt ZbrogAs the Baby Boomers enter retirement, the nation is experiencing a worsening primary care crunch: more and more Americans need primary care services, but medical schools aren’t supplying enough primary care physicians to meet that need. The problem is particularly acute in Georgia, which ranks 41st in the nation for overall health.
Ask the Professors: The Fight for Full Practice Authority in Michigan
December 15, 2020 – Matt ZbrogThe retirement of the Baby Boomers is leading to a nationwide primary care crisis, where there won’t be enough primary care physicians to meet the demands of the population. But in some states, like Michigan, the crisis might already be here. Michigan has 261 Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) that do not have enough primary care providers for the local population.
Top Twitter Accounts for NP Students to Follow (2020-21)
November 23, 2020 – Matt ZbrogWhether you’re looking for personal missives, professional opinions, or emerging news stories in nursing, following these nurse practitioner Twitter accounts can plug you into the ongoing conversation.
National NP Week 2020: Advocacy Guide & AANP President Interview
November 9, 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.
Interview with FNU’s Dr. Tonya Nicholson on Nurse-Midwifery Education & Advice
November 9, 2020 – Cevia YellinExperienced nurses seeking a higher level of responsibility and leadership opportunities may want to consider seeking additional education and training to become advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The field includes nurse practitioners (NPs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and certified nurse-midwives (CNMs).
Interview with NAPNAP President Dr. Jessica Peck
November 9, 2020 – Rachel Drummond, MEdWhile widespread uncertainty has created unprecedented challenges for people, patients, and healthcare teams, Dr. Jessica Peck, DNP remains hopeful in the difference she and nursing colleagues are making through their clinical and advocacy work for children and other vulnerable groups.
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.
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.