NPSchools.com Nursing Features
The nurse practitioner profession is growing at a rapid pace. And with growth comes change. Today’s nurse practitioners are dealing with staff shortages in rural areas, changes in educational standards, and battles for wider practice authority in select states. What will tomorrow’s nurse practitioners be concerned with? Our interview-based features and in-depth resource guides uncover the stories behind the big issues by talking to nurse practitioners who know the subject best.
Guide to Nurse Practitioner Fellowships & Residencies (2025-2026)
May 8, 2025 – Matt ZbrogOften, the first few months out of school and in the workforce are the most difficult for a nurse practitioner, who in some settings may be expected to perform as many as 80 percent of the same duties a physician would. Fellowships and residencies smooth the transition, offering extra hands-on experience and allowing for further specialization.
Day in the Life of a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP)
May 7, 2025 – Matt ZbrogNurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice providers play an increasingly important role in the American healthcare system. These are expertly trained health professionals capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective care to an aging population with varied needs. NPs deal in far more than just primary care: since the NP role was established in 1965, it’s grown to include a number of specializations, including gastroenterology.
How to Write an Excellent NP School Personal Statement
May 1, 2025 – Rachel Drummond, MEdSo why are nurse practitioner admissions so competitive? A shortage of qualified nursing teaching faculty and an increasing number of retiring nurses are some possible reasons, according to CNN. One thing is sure: applicants for nursing practitioner programs must put together flawless applications to rank high with an admissions committee.
Day in the Life of an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner (NP)
April 18, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNAesthetic NPs work in outpatient settings such as medical spas or private practice clinics. They inject dermal fillers or Botox to improve the appearance of wrinkles and crow’s feet. They also perform laser therapy, such as tattoo removal and laser hair removal. Additionally, they provide skin treatments such as facials, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels.
Working as a Nurse Practitioner Abroad: A Travel NP’s Guide
April 18, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNCountries with opportunities for NPs to practice are the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Other countries starting to utilize NPs but still working on defining the scope of practice include Switzerland, the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, and Iceland.
A Comprehensive Guide to NP Subspecialties
April 16, 2025 – Matt ZbrogThe first NP programs were only established in 1965. Since then, however, the NP role has matured to incorporate several specialties and even more subspecialties, each with its own tailored training programs and niche certification processes.
Ask an NP: What to Know About Working in Rural Healthcare
April 10, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNWorking in rural health can be both challenging and rewarding. This population has a lot of health disparities and limited access to care. The amount of nurse practitioners joining rural healthcare increases each year.
An Expert’s Bona Fide Guide: Life as a Transplant Nurse Practitioner (NP)
March 24, 2025 – Matt ZbrogThe first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954, signaling a new era in medical practice. Today, transplants of kidneys, lungs, hearts, livers, and pancreata are all considered routine procedures. Alongside the development of immunosuppressant drugs and an increasing number of donors, more and more patients can live longer, healthier lives.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medicines? What to Know
February 11, 2025 – Matt ZbrogNurse practitioners (NPs) are an essential component of the American healthcare system. They provide high-quality, cost-effective care and significantly increase healthcare access, particularly in rural and underserved areas. But in many states, NPs face obtuse and outdated regulations that inhibit their ability to prescribe certain medicines, devices, and services to their patients.
An Expert’s Guide: Life as a Hospice & Palliative Care NP
February 7, 2025 – Matt ZbrogPalliative care is a medical specialty focused on improving the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses and the side effects of their treatment; hospice care focuses on the palliation of terminally ill patients towards the end of their life. Both are of critical importance.