by oaapn | Nov 6, 2023 | Education, NPs, Nurse Practitioners
Did you know that nurse practitioner ranks No. 1 on the U.S. News & World Report list of the best healthcare jobs? And with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expecting nurse practitioner positions to grow by an astounding 52% by 2030, the future of nurse...
by oaapn | Nov 6, 2023 | Education, NPs, Nurse Practitioners, Uncategorized
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 —...
by oaapn | Jan 13, 2022 | NPs, Nurse Practitioners
One of the many benefits of a career in nursing is the ability to advance within the profession. One way to do this is to obtain a Master’s degree in nursing and become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). One type of APRN is a nurse practitioner (NP), a...
by oaapn | Jun 9, 2021 | NPs
NP Fast Facts Nurse Practitioners have been providing primary, acute and specialty health care to patients of all ages and walks of life for nearly half a century. NPs assess patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, make diagnoses and initiate and manage...
by oaapn | Jun 7, 2021 | NPs
Clinicians who blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provide a comprehensive perspective to health care. NPs practice in many different...
by oaapn | Jun 15, 2020 | NPs, Nurse Practitioners
Nurse practitioners, also known as NPs, are expert clinicians with advanced training who provide primary, acute and specialty health care. NPs are the providers of choice for millions of Americans, and evaluate patients, diagnose, write prescriptions, and bring a...
