Becker's Healthcare January 3, 2024
The nurse practitioner profession is the fastest growing profession in the U.S. As it continues to expand in 2024, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners has named 5 critical trends it is paying particular attention to.
“Patients deserve access to high-quality health care nationwide, and NPs are urging other health care leaders and policymakers to prioritize policies that make healthcare more efficient and effective by making 2024 the year of patient-centered healthcare,” Stephen Ferrara, DNP, president of the AANP stated in a Jan. 3 news release.
And while the headcount in the profession continues to increase, bedside nurses and primary care providers continue to be in shortage. Currently, more than 102 million U.S. adults do not have adequate access to...