HealthLeaders Media September 11, 2023
Despite the advantages of NPs in rural areas, barriers to practice remain.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– From 2008 to 2016, the percentage of rural physicians declined 12.8% while NPs increased 17.6%.
– NPs are well positioned for primary care roles because of their education and training.
– Despite the advantages that NPs can bring to rural areas, barriers continue to limit them from working to the top of their license.
Editor’s note: This article appeared in the July-September 2023 edition of HealthLeaders magazine.
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