What does an NP do?
An NP is an advanced practice registered nurse who performs many of the same functions as a doctor, such as:
What You Need to Know About the Nurse Practitioner Role
Order and
interpret tests
Prescribe
medications
Focus on disease prevention
Why are NPs important?
NPs are critical to our country’s healthcare system for several reasons.
They...
1. Lower healthcare costs.
2. Help address the physician shortage.
3. Serve as essential advocates for healthcare policy.
4. Bring a comprehensive perspective and personal touch to patient care.
Demand for NPs
The overall demand for NPs is high across the country,
especially in rural areas.1
52%
increase in NP job openings between 2019 and 2029.
5
states with the highest NP employment levels.
California | New York | Texas | Florida | Ohio
NP Earning Potential
NPs are some of the best paid nurses in the country, with these
states having the highest annual mean wages for the profession.2
California
$145,970
New Jersey
$130,890
Washington
$126,480
New York
$145,970
Massachusetts
$126,480
NP Specializations
NPs can specialize in different areas of practice, including:
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Examines, diagnoses and treats patients ages 13+ with simple and complex health issues.
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Examines, diagnoses and treats children and families with simple and complex health issues.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Provides acute care to ill patients ages 13+.
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Provides complex care to chronically, acutely and critically ill children.