Experts
Both current and aspiring advanced practice nurses can benefit from the advice of seasoned professionals. Through interviews and expert-written content from professors, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and other APRNs, discover what to expect from various career paths, including information about job challenges and state practice authority laws.
NAPNAP President Shares Proposals for Healthcare Reform
April 14, 2023 – Matt ZbrogHealthcare reform doesn’t have to be radical, either. Small, logical steps can build a meaningful path to a safer, more equitable healthcare system. Sometimes the change comes quickly: the Covid-19 pandemic forced providers and patients to adapt to new and brutal conditions but simultaneously accelerated telehealth adoption. Other times, battles for reform are hard-fought.
Ask an NP: What to Know About Working in Rural Healthcare
April 10, 2023 – Sophia Khawly, MSNWorking in rural health can be both challenging and rewarding. This population has a lot of health disparities and limited access to care. The amount of nurse practitioners joining rural healthcare increases each year.
Ask a Professor: The Practice Environment in Arkansas
March 30, 2023 – Matt ZbrogDemographic distortions driven largely by the Baby Boomer generation create a steep disparity between healthcare supply and demand. Nationwide, medical schools aren’t graduating enough primary care physicians to meet the complex needs of an aging patient population. Some states such as Arkansas are already feeling the effects.
Women’s Health NPs & National Endometriosis Awareness Month Advocacy Guide
February 15, 2023 – Nina ChamlouEndometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, affecting at least one in ten women, yet it takes an average of seven to 12 years to diagnose. Many patients never receive a diagnosis, leaving questions about their health unanswered.
Day in the Life of a Correctional Nurse Practitioner (NP)
February 6, 2023 – 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 Policy Perspective: How NPs Expand Healthcare Access to Rural Areas
February 1, 2023 – Matt ZbrogApproximately 46 million Americans live in rural areas, nearly 15 percent of the nation’s population. Those rural residents tend to be older and sicker than residents of urban areas, with higher rates of cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and obesity. A lack of reliable healthcare access exacerbates the problem further.
Cardiovascular Professionals Week Resources & Advocacy Guide (2023)
January 30, 2023 – Matt ZbrogCardiovascular Professionals Week takes place from February 12-18, 2023. Hosted by the Association of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP), it marks an opportunity to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and impact of those who deliver emergent and routine cardiovascular care to some of the most vulnerable and intensive populations in the healthcare system.
National CRNA Week Resources & Advocacy Guide (2023)
January 3, 2023 – Matt ZbrogCRNA care is safe, cost-effective, and a critical resource for rural and veteran communities. But barriers remain to unlocking the profession's full potential, and CRNAs are banding together to make their voices heard on these issues.
Travel Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs: What to Look for Before Going Remote
December 14, 2022 – Sophia Khawly, MSNBefore going remote, a travel NP should contemplate their priorities in choosing an assignment. Are they concerned about taxes or practice autonomy? Or are they just looking for a place to work that seems welcoming and with a fair patient-to-provider ratio?
NPs & HIV/AIDS Awareness Month Advocacy Guide
December 8, 2022 – Kimmy GustafsonHIV/AIDS is a critical public health issue that demands attention. In 2019, the most recent statistics available, the CDC reported that there were 36,801 new HIV infections in the US. While this number is a 9 percent decrease since 2015, it is still alarmingly high.