There are more than 125,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States, according to the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. NPs enjoy more responsibility and autonomy than physician ...
The lack of full practice authority puts more strain on an already overburdened system, according to this nurse practitioner.
Data shows nurse practitioners produce equivalent outcomes to physicians, even while serving patients with full-practice authority, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
“From an NP viewpoint, these demand signals translate into job openings and practice models that include injectables, lasers, ...