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Barton Associates’ Locum Hero: Whitney Holmes, CNP
Earlier this year, Barton Associates announced the Locum Heroes campaign, with a focus on giving back to locum tenens providers who make a difference in their communities, near and far. In response, we received more than 100 nominations, each desc…
Report: PAs/NPs Provide Similar or Better Care than Doctors
A new report from a World Health Organization team indicates that non-physicians, such as PAs and NPs, provide comparable care to that of physicians.
The Public Is Clearly Confused about PAs and NPs
As the primary care physician shortage looms, and PAs and NPs are constantly called “the answer,” it seems patients are unaware of what they can even do.
Drama Series with NP Protagonist Heads to Netflix
A new romance drama series with a nurse practitioner at its heart is headed to the small screen, bringing exposure to the NP profession through entertainment.
NP Salaries on the Rise
A new survey by the AANP has found that the total mean income for NPs was more than $112k in 2017.
Why Get the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree?
There is a forward push for the DNP to be the required degree in order to practice as an NP, but what is the point of the DNP?
More Nurse Practitioners Now Pursue Residency Programs To Hone Skills
There is a growing cadre of nurse practitioners who tack on up to a year of clinical and other training, often in primary care.
A Day in the Life of a Rural Nurse Practitioner
While the exact daily responsibilities vary according to the type of clinic or office where an NP works, most rural NPs enjoy a great deal of autonomy while performing a wide range of tasks.
Common Sense: Today’s Nurse Practitioner
There’s arguably no better time for NP’s to call their own shots, and no better time for healthcare administrators to apply this talent solution to meet their community’s need for care.
Why Nurse Practitioners Are Fighting to Do Jobs They Were Trained For
One NP addresses physicians who say there is no substitute for the advanced education and training doctors receive.