For many patients, seeing a nurse practitioner has become a routine part of primary care, in which these “NPs” often perform the same tasks that patients have relied on doctors for. But NPs in ...

A nurse practitioner could be a perfect fit for people who are looking for someone to quickly help with their healthcare needs. Nurse practitioners are nurses with advanced education and training.

That said, there are two issues getting in the way of hospitals fully employing nurse practitioners as a meaningful solution. Dr. Kapu said there is not widespread understanding among hospitals and ...

When nurse practitioner Payal Patel changed medical practices, patient Ni-Ima Lattimer went with her. The Hempstead woman said she’s more comfortable with her and other nurses than with physicians.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -In Missouri nurse practitioners need to work with a collaborating physician to provide care. A report shows there is a physician shortage across the United States. Missouri ...

Graduates of the DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Specialty are educated to care for individuals and families across the lifespan, lead quality improvement initiatives and translate evidence into ...