Experts
Both current and aspiring advanced practice nurses can benefit from the advice of seasoned professionals. Through interviews and expert-written content from professors, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and other APRNs, discover what to expect from various career paths, including information about job challenges and state practice authority laws.
Will AI Replace Nurse Practitioners or Other Healthcare Professionals?
June 24, 2026 – Sophia Khawly, MSNAI will not completely replace NPs. They will serve as assistants to NPs, improving efficiency in their practice. NPs who work alongside AI will be better prepared to produce effective and high-quality care.
Ask a Professor: The Fight for Full Practice Authority by Pennsylvania’s NPs
June 17, 2026 – Matt ZbrogThose who suffer the worst from the primary care crisis are seniors, veterans, and residents of rural areas. In Pennsylvania, the state’s 10,000-plus nurse practitioners (NPs) could be part of the solution.
The Overturn of Roe and Women’s Reproductive Care: How Practitioners Are Fighting Back
June 10, 2026 – Matt ZbrogToday, 13 states have completely banned abortion, and 27 states ban abortion at a specific gestational stage (some as early as six weeks, around the same time most women learn they’re pregnant). Additionally, nine states require a waiting period before receiving an abortion, and 24 states require parental involvement for a minor to receive an abortion.
Day in the Life of a Sports Medicine Nurse Practitioner
May 28, 2026 – Kimmy GustafsonAt the collegiate level, over 554,000 student-athletes participated in NCAA championship sports in 2024-25, also a record high. And beyond the organized tiers of competition, nearly 242 million Americans participated in at least one sport or fitness activity in 2023. From Olympic hopefuls to weekend runners logging miles on a Saturday morning, the United States is a nation of athletes. And every one of them, at some point, needs care.
Ask the Professors: The Fight for Full Practice Authority in Michigan
May 11, 2026 – Matt ZbrogResearch has repeatedly shown that NPs provide high-quality, cost-effective care that’s equal to or better than that of physicians. The quality and safety of NP education have been proven time and again. If empowered to practice the care that they’ve been trained to provide, NPs can act as a force multiplier in Michigan’s fight against the primary care crunch.
What is the APRN Compact for Multistate Licensure? Challenges & Opportunities
April 14, 2026 – Kimmy GustafsonThe key benefits listed for the APRN compact include easier access to care, the ability to provide telehealth services, ease in providing disaster and pandemic relief, flexibility for military families, simpler online nursing education, and a lower cost since APRNs need to maintain only one license.
Day in the Life of an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner (NP)
April 6, 2026 – 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.
How Has Access to Nursing Student Loans Changed in 2026?
March 30, 2026 – Sophia Khawly, MSNThe OBBBA and Department of Education changes make graduate nursing education less affordable. These barriers to advanced nursing education will result in scarcer qualified candidates pursuing advanced practice roles in anesthesia, leadership, nurse practitioner, and clinical nurse specialties. That means fewer advanced practice nurses, educators, and researchers entering the workforce.
Day in the Life of a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP)
March 25, 2026 – Matt ZbrogNeonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) provide care to high-risk infants. They primarily work in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) but have expanded into several other settings in recent years.
The Process to Become a Nurse Practitioner – What to Know
March 20, 2026 – Kimmy GustafsonToday, nurse practitioners are licensed independent healthcare practitioners who provide high-quality medical care to all types of patients. They have completed additional education beyond an initial nursing program, holding either master’s of science in nursing (MSN) or a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree.