Completing an online nurse practitioner program puts current registered nurses (RNs) on track to a higher-paying career. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice nurses who focus their careers ...

A doctor discusses a medical report with nurses in a hospital hallway. Amid a critical shortage of physicians throughout the U.S. and an increase in the number of nurse practitioners with doctorates, ...

The nurse practitioner will see you now. It’s not the phrase most people are accustomed to hearing, but it’s increasingly the case, with patients more likely than ever to see providers with advanced ...

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The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program delivers comprehensive preparation for advanced clinical practice through our strategically designed hybrid Doctor of Nursing ...

According to the American Psychological Association, a large number of visits to primary care providers stem from mental health conditions or crises. Research also suggests that 70% of mental health ...

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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.

Transform your nursing career with our dynamic, 63-credit BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program—delivered entirely online in an asynchronous format that adapts to your busy schedule. This ...