NP Week recognizes the positive impact NPs make in the lives of patients and the vital role NPs play in the health of the nation. These NPs practice in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, nursing homes, and private practices across the country — wherever patients are in need.
“There are 355,000 NPs caring for patients in nearly every health care setting across our county,” said AANP President Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP. “Every day, NPs deliver high-quality care to their patients, improving the access, delivery, outcomes, and efficiency of our nation’s health care system. This year, the NP role was named as the number one job that helps people, according to U.S News & World Report. NP Week is an excellent time to recognize the value NPs bring to health care and to showcase the important work they do for their communities.”
Source: AANP