APRN Guides
Pursuing an advanced nursing career is challenging, but there is a wealth of scholarship opportunities, professional associations, salary guides, and more to help aspiring APRNs. Check out our authoritative resource guides below.
Taxes for Nurse Practitioners: W-2 Employee vs. 1099 Contractor
March 16, 2026 – Sophia Khawly, MSNThere are pros and cons of being paid as a W-2 employee and being a 1099 contractor or self-employed. Some may prefer having benefits being a W-2 employee, such as health insurance, whereas some prefer being a 1099 contractor, where the hourly pay tends to be higher.
APRNs in Retail-Based Clinics – What to Know
March 13, 2026 – Nina ChamlouRetail-based clinics (also known as convenient care clinics, retail clinics, and limited services clinics) provide basic care services in pharmacies, grocery stores, and “big box” stores, such as Target and Walmart.
The Alarming Nursing Educator Shortage
March 12, 2026 – Kimmy GustafsonAcross the United States, the nursing workforce crisis is being fueled by a lesser-known but deeply consequential problem: a severe shortage of nurse educators. While demand for nurses continues to rise, nursing schools are unable to expand enrollment fast enough to meet workforce needs.
The Process to Become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – What to Know
March 11, 2026 – Kimmy GustafsonPsychiatric nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses with specialized training in psychiatry and mental health. Not only do they provide psychotherapy services, but they can also prescribe medications based on a client’s needs. Their duties include everything from assessing a client’s mental health, diagnosing mental health illnesses and writing a treatment plan.
Social Determinants of Health and Their Effect on Health Outcomes: A Case Study
March 10, 2026 – Celeste Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-BCThe Marshallese make up no more than 3 percent of Northwest Arkansas' population, but in July of 2020 they had suffered half of the Covid-19 deaths in the region. In order to understand how this occurred we will look at the social determinants that led to such disparity and negative health outcomes.
Pros and Cons of Being a Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
February 10, 2026 – Sophia Khawly, MSNPsych NPs require empathy, integrity, and a good understanding of medicine and healthcare. They can work in various settings such as hospitals, mental health centers, corrections, addiction centers, or private practice. There are many advantages and disadvantages of working as a psych NP.
NC-SARA and Online Nurse Practitioner Programs: What to Know
February 2, 2026 – Kimmy GustafsonStandardizing education to ensure a minimum level of quality has been a huge problem as the number of institutions offering higher education increases. Over the past decade, institutions have been in the news for scamming students with programs that provide little value and saddle them with costly loans.
PNP-AC (Acute Care) vs. PNP-PC (Primary Care)
January 23, 2026 – Kimmy GustafsonThis guide explains the similarities and differences between acute and primary care pediatric nurse practitioner specialties to help current and future nurse practitioners decide which path is right for them.
Acute Care AG-ACNP vs. Primary Care AG-PCNP
January 22, 2026 – Rachel Drummond, MEdThere are two adult gerontology specializations: acute care and primary care. In general, acute care is focused on illness and injuries, and primary care focuses on wellness and prevention.
Moving from Fee for Service to a Value-Based Reimbursement Model
January 21, 2026 – 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.