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.
A Policy Perspective: How NPs Expand Healthcare Access to Rural Areas
February 1, 2023 – Matt ZbrogApproximately 46 million Americans live in rural areas, nearly 15 percent of the nation’s population. Those rural residents tend to be older and sicker than residents of urban areas, with higher rates of cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and obesity. A lack of reliable healthcare access exacerbates the problem further.
Cardiovascular Professionals Week Resources & Advocacy Guide (2023)
January 30, 2023 – Matt ZbrogCardiovascular Professionals Week takes place from February 12-18, 2023. Hosted by the Association of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP), it marks an opportunity to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and impact of those who deliver emergent and routine cardiovascular care to some of the most vulnerable and intensive populations in the healthcare system.
National CRNA Week Resources & Advocacy Guide (2023)
January 3, 2023 – Matt ZbrogCRNA care is safe, cost-effective, and a critical resource for rural and veteran communities. But barriers remain to unlocking the profession's full potential, and CRNAs are banding together to make their voices heard on these issues.
Travel Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs: What to Look for Before Going Remote
December 14, 2022 – Sophia Khawly, MSNBefore going remote, a travel NP should contemplate their priorities in choosing an assignment. Are they concerned about taxes or practice autonomy? Or are they just looking for a place to work that seems welcoming and with a fair patient-to-provider ratio?
NPs & HIV/AIDS Awareness Month Advocacy Guide
December 8, 2022 – Kimmy GustafsonHIV/AIDS is a critical public health issue that demands attention. In 2019, the most recent statistics available, the CDC reported that there were 36,801 new HIV infections in the US. While this number is a 9 percent decrease since 2015, it is still alarmingly high.
Day in the Life of an HIV Nurse Practitioner (NP)
December 7, 2022 – Matt ZbrogDecember is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to spread awareness about how far medical science has come with HIV and AIDS, and also a chance to celebrate the crucial work with communities at risk for, and living with, HIV and AIDS.
Crushing a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Job Interview
November 14, 2022 – Sophia Khawly, MSNWhen an NP is scheduled for a job interview, the site has already determined that the NP has most of the qualifications required for the position. Now they want to see if they like the NP and if they are as good as they seem on paper.
A Guide to Non-Clinical Careers for Nurse Practitioners
October 18, 2022 – Sophia Khawly, MSNFortunately for NPs burned out by patient care, there are many non-clinical roles they can explore, such as teaching, research, informatics, and consulting. Some of these positions are remote, while others have flexible hours.
Ask a Professor: The NP Practice Environment in Utah
October 10, 2022 – Matt ZbrogNurse practitioners (NPs) are a critical part of the solution. Expertly trained to provide top-quality care across a range of specialties to a diverse set of patients, NPs take a holistic and patient-centered approach that can help alleviate their states’ top health concerns. In Utah, recent legislation has empowered NPs to practice to the full extent of their training, and many are setting their sights on how to address the top health issues in their state.
Why Aren’t There More Male Nurse Practitioners?
October 5, 2022 – Matt ZbrogAccording to 2022 data from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), female NPs outnumber male NPs by more than eight to one in the US. That’s only marginally better than the gender ratio for all nurses in the US, which is just under ten to one in favor of female nurses.