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According to This Doctor, NPs Are Not the Cure for Rural Health Woes
““Apples and oranges” does not even come close to comparing the levels of knowledge and training between nurse practitioners and physicians,” says Dr. Sudhakar Madakasira.
Maximizing Reimbursement: What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know
As NPs treat greater numbers of patients, they must take steps to ensure that they are properly reimbursed for their services.
Survey: Most Nurse Practitioners Help Decode Medical Info for Their Patients
88% of NPs surveyed said they spend at least half of appointment times educating patients on diagnoses, treatments, and prescriptions.
Three Ways Nurse Practitioners Are Transforming Healthcare Delivery from Hospital to Home
Here are three reasons why hospitals are turning to NPs and improving patient care in the process.
Dave Mittman’s 10 Things PAs Wish NPs Knew About Them
Dave Mittman, PA, DFAAPA, gives his list of 10 things he would say to an NP to help them better understand PAs.
NPs Get Stressed, Too! How They Can Manage It.
Being a Nurse Practitioner can be physically taxing and emotionally arduous. Here are 11 self-focused strategies to reduce that stress.
More NPs Choosing Primary Care
In 2017, more than 89% of NPs were prepared in primary care programs.
Nurse Practitioners Can Ease Discharge Process
A meeting with a nurse practitioner prior to discharge could improve the discharge process for patients.
Does a Doctorate of Nursing Practice Make a Difference in Patient Care?
The question of whether the DNP impacts patient care has arisen among many NPs who hold those DNPs.
Nurse Practitioner Demand Eclipses Doctors As States Lift Hurdles
Nurse practitioners are more in demand than most physicians as states allow direct access to patients for these increasingly popular health professionals.