HealthLeaders Media August 17, 2020
Christopher Cheney

Nurse practitioners report several impacts on their profession during the pandemic, including the easing of practice restrictions in some states and furloughs.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

– A new survey of nurse practitioners about the coronavirus pandemic found 82% of survey respondents said their facility was better prepared to address the novel coronavirus compared to the beginning of the pandemic.

– Three-quarters of nurse practitioners reported that lack of timely testing is the most daunting barrier to providing effective coronavirus care.

– Nearly 17% of nurse practitioners report being furloughed during the pandemic, but most have gotten their jobs back.

A new survey shows the coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on nurse practitioners.

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Topics: Healthcare System, Nursing, Provider, Public Health / COVID, Survey / Study, Trends
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