Kansas recently granted licensed nurse practitioners (NPs) the right to engage with full practice authority, a privilege allowing NPs to practice independently under the scope set forth by the Kansas Board of Nursing. Learn more.
In the summer of 2019, the Association of American Medical Colleges released a report regarding the projected number of primary care physicians (PCPs) that would be practicing in the U.S. by the year 2034.
As the demand for health care providers continues to grow, so does the need for nurse practitioners (NPs). Nurse practitioners are especially crucial to meet the shortage of primary care providers available to treat the aging population.
Nurses nationwide are discovering the benefits of being a nurse with an advanced practice degree and have made the decision to accelerate their careers.
