Nurse practitioners exist with one foot in the world of nursing and another foot in the world of general practice care. They’re a little like nurses, a little ...

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are recognized for their work and compassion, representing one of the most popular healthcare careers. NPs are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with additional ...

For Elena Prendergast, DNP, APRN, the path to becoming a palliative care nurse practitioner wasn’t straightforward, and she didn’t get there until a month before her 49th birthday. She doubted herself ...

Nurse practitioner demand is skyrocketing, with an expected growth of 35% between 2024 and 2034. It’s a career path with more autonomy, a strong job outlook, and higher pay than most RN roles. But ...

Over time, the public has begun increasingly recognizing and embracing nurse practitioners as healthcare providers. “I think we’ve come a long way,” said Ulrike Muench, PhD, MSN, an associate ...

Diane Smith, right, graduate program director of the UIndy School of Nursing, oversees a nursing student in a simulation exercise. Smith says nurses are the captain of a patient’s caregiving team.

As a master’s student in our MSNP track, you will develop the skills and gain the first hand experience to take on the most pressing health care challenges. As an nurse practitioner, you will provide ...

Nov. 10 through 17 is National Nurse Practitioner Week, so let’s take some time to celebrate your nurse practitioners (NPs) for their knowledge and expertise in patient care. Chances are you have seen ...