5 health care jobs on the rise
Economists at the Labor Department project that from 2019 to 2029, employment in health care in the United States will grow 15%, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs during that span.
Drop in vaccine demand
Nurse Practitioner April Schneider and Volunteer Medical Assistant Nancy Scholl patiently wait for the next person to vaccinate at the April 22 community vaccination center held at Swiftel Center.
How Can NPs and PAs Improve Childhood Immunization Rates?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic brought the importance of vaccination to the forefront of health policy discussions, childhood immunization rates decreased markedly during this period both in the United States and worldwide.
Number of NPs, by state
Here are the number of nurse practitioners in each state and the District of Columbia, starting with the highest.
Have a loved one who doesn’t want to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s how to talk to them.
Vaccine hesitancy has substantially declined in the U.S. since the federal government first began vaccine rollout last year, but it hasn’t disappeared.
Nurse practitioner graduate looking to break barriers in emergency departments
When Reynaldo Kieser was 17 years old, he randomly selected nursing as his major when applying for university in his home state of Texas.
Nurse practitioners in Hampton Roads form coalition to advocate for insurance changes, reform
A group of 11 nurse practitioners say financial difficulties could force a switch to cash-only practices, which would cut off care for people who can’t afford it.
Don’t Let Covid Delay Your Medical Care
Covid-19 has kept some people from going to the doctor and keeping up with their regular screenings. Doctors are warning you shouldn't let Covid-19 delay your medical care.
Findings from 2020 Survey show Nurse Practitioners (NPs) continue to provide quality Health Care during the Pandemic
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) recently released findings from its 2020 National NP Sample Survey.
VUMC and Nurse Practitioners to Host Vaccination Event This Weekend
Event organizers expect 500 members of the Latinx and Kurdish communities to receive COVID-19 vaccine.