nurse practitioners
TagNP 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.
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.