Healthcare Finance News November 14, 2023
There were about 355,000 practicing NPs nationally in 2022, but this year, that number grew to 385,000.
The shortage of nurses and other healthcare professionals has made the industry’s workforce landscape challenging for several years now, but good news was delivered this week by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, which released data showing that the ranks of NPs has grown 8.5% over last year.
According to the organization’s numbers, there were about 355,000 practicing NPs nationally in 2022. In 2023, that number grew to 385,000. The data was released during National Nurse Practitioner Week.
WHAT’S THE IMPACT
In every state, NPs assess patients, order and interpret tests, make diagnoses and provide treatment – including prescribing medications. NPs can be...
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