Completing an online nurse practitioner program puts current registered nurses (RNs) on track to a higher-paying career. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice nurses who focus their careers ...

A doctor discusses a medical report with nurses in a hospital hallway. Amid a critical shortage of physicians throughout the U.S. and an increase in the number of nurse practitioners with doctorates, ...

In the rapidly evolving healthcare field, nurse practitioners (NPs) are indispensable in providing quality patient care across various settings. As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), NPs ...

The nurse practitioner will see you now. It’s not the phrase most people are accustomed to hearing, but it’s increasingly the case, with patients more likely than ever to see providers with advanced ...

According to the American Psychological Association, a large number of visits to primary care providers stem from mental health conditions or crises. Research also suggests that 70% of mental health ...

Nurses can become certified as nurse practitioners after completing a graduate-level program: either a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). You can complete either ...