Mental health has become a major focus in today’s healthcare system. From anxiety and depression to more complex psychiatric ...

Demand for both roles is growing rapidly. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physician associates – formerly known as physician assistants – is projected to increase 20% ...

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 ...

Nurse practitioners are taking on more patient care responsibilities in hospitals, helping organizations address growing care demands amid the national physician shortage. However, education gaps may ...

Sarah, a graduating college student, knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare and was weighing the options between becoming a physician associate/assistant (PA) and a nurse practitioner (NP).

Pitfalls of nurse practitioner education made national headlines in July after a Bloomberg Businessweek article criticized programs for allegedly accepting students and graduating them without proper ...

Fresh analysis shows that while nurse practitioners are in high demand nationally, job growth varies sharply by specialty, setting, and region. Rural and underserved areas remain 'hot' markets, while ...