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.
A 2025-2026 Guide to Preceptorships for NPs
August 25, 2025 – 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.
What are the Best States for NPs & Other APRNs (2025-26)?
August 22, 2025 – Matt ZbrogBest will always be a somewhat subjective term. But below you’ll find the most pertinent data points for NPs and APRNs in each state, so you can make your own determinations.
An NP’s Guide to the Latest Weight Loss Medications
August 14, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNIt has been exciting for both patients and providers to have a new treatment option for obesity. The GLP-1 medications such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide have proven to be effective in weight loss. However, just like any medication, side effects may occur.
Day in the Life of a Correctional Nurse Practitioner (NP)
August 13, 2025 – Matt ZbrogThroughout most of history, the standard of care in correctional medicine has been poor, but correctional NPs have helped change it for the better. This is a young and impactful specialty practice area where NPs can play a significant role in shaping the future of the field.
A Guide to Non-Clinical Careers for Nurse Practitioners
August 12, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNFortunately for NPs burned out by patient care, there are many non-clinical roles they can explore, such as teaching, research, informatics, and consulting. Some of these positions are remote, while others have flexible hours.
A Guide to Finding an NP Preceptor
August 11, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNFortunately, some schools match their students with a local preceptor. If the future NPs school does not offer this benefit, the student may find their preceptor through work, networking, or cold calling. Nowadays, several companies even match NP students with a preceptor for a small fee.
NP Authority: The Practice Environment in Indiana
August 7, 2025 – 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.
An Expert’s Bona Fide Guide: Life as a Forensic NP
August 1, 2025 – Matt ZbrogForensic nurse practitioners (NPs) combine the nursing, forensic, and legal sciences to bring safety, medical treatment, and justice to their patients. Within a specialized practice setting, they apply a core forensic nursing education that informs a holistic, patient-centered, trauma-aware approach to the traditional NP role.
Creating and Maintaining a CAQH Profile
July 30, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNRegistering for a CAQH profile allows providers to self-report education, work history, malpractice history, and other demographics. This information creates an online credentialing profile so insurance companies can easily access and verify the details.
Ask a Professor: Georgia’s NPs and the Fight for Full Practice Authority
July 29, 2025 – 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.