There are more than 125,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States, according to the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. NPs enjoy more responsibility and autonomy than physician ...

Granting full practice authority to nurse practitioners has benefits for both patients and nurses, says this nurse practitioner. For a long time, nurse practitioners (NP) have occupied a unique ...

Apr. 20—WALHALLA — Karla Parkes' hands are full with patients since opening her own private practice at the beginning of April in Walhalla. Parkes, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, has been ...

Full practice authority would mean NPs could practice independently from physicians, says this nurse practitioner.

Rules that allow for this expanded scope without requiring physician collaboration vary by state. Currently in the US, 27 ...

New and experienced nurse practitioners alike have opportunities to advocate for better policies at the federal, state, and federal level. LAS VEGAS — With only 19 states plus the District of Columbia ...

CHICAGO — Elizabeth Hug had a choice: wait months to see a doctor to treat her fibromyalgia or visit a nurse practitioner in the same office immediately. She decided sooner was better than later. She ...