Nurse practitioners (NPs) have been facing a significant obstacle on their path to full practice authority (FPA). This hurdle is the transition to practice (TTP) hour requirement. This rule has been the main way to grant FPA since 2015. The TTP hour requirement is a set number of supervised practice hours that NPs must complete before they can practice independently...
Nurse practitioners have been a vital part of the healthcare system for four decades. Their work has significantly improved patient care and shaped the medical field. The Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners is a key part of this story. It has been a reliable source of information and support for nurse practitioners since the beginning. It ha...
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Fellows program has been a game-changer for nurse practitioners (NPs) since its launch in the late 1990s. This program was created to shine a spotlight on the outstanding work of NPs across the country. The first group of Fellows was welcomed in 2000, and every year since, new members have been added based on the...
Nurse practitioners are making a big splash in healthcare. They are taking on leadership roles in places where medical help is hard to find. This piece looks at four clinics run by nurse practitioners across the United States. It shows how these nurses are making a real difference in their communities. The healthcare system in the United States is facing some seriou...
The world of healthcare is always changing. So, it is important to look back at the past to understand how we got to where we are today. To mark a significant milestone, 50 leading nurse practitioners were asked to share their thoughts on the future of their profession. This month, the focus is on education. It is an interesting time to reflect on how nurse pract...
Eighteen family nurse practitioner students dove into a unique project. The goal? To boost their skills in working with older adults, particularly those with dementia. The curriculum was packed with various components to help these future nurses become more empathetic and knowledgeable. Before and after the training, tests showed a significant increase in their deme...