With the recent recommendations of the Institute of Medicine/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (see related link) that nurse practitioners be allowed to practice to the full scope of their training, as supported by evidence on quality measures, the future is bright. Movement in the states to eliminate barriers to practice have expanded access to nurse practitioner care to many patients.
Nurse Practitioners practice in all 50 states. There are no states that do not recognize nurse practitioners.
Nurse practitioners, on average, work during business hours. Inpatient nurse practitioners may work nights.
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners was created in 2005.
Yes, paid vacation is a common benefit for nurse practitioners.
An advanced practice nurse is an RN (registered nurse) who has completed an MSN (masters degree). There are different types of APRN's (dpending upon your focus of study during master's program). Clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners. So, all nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses, but not all advanced practice nurses are nurse practitioners.
Nurse practitioners generally hold a BS in nursing and MS in nursing.
I am German and the first time I heard about Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioners was in the USA.
Nurse practitioners are allowed to perform abortions in California, Montana, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
At present, the nurse practitioner is required to have the minimum of a master's degree in nursing. Personally, while some nurses pursue the doctorate, I do not see it as a requirement in the foreseeable future.
Nurse Practitioners are considered "Mid-level Providers/Practitioners," along with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwives, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Physician Assistants. Thus, yes they are registered and licensed.
Osteopathic physicians and nurse practitioners may do may of the same types of work, but they are educated on different tracks.
Yes, a nurse practitioner can excuse you from work.