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Exploring the Dynamic Role of Nurse Practitioners: Understanding Their Scope of Practice

Daily Nurse

As of January 2023, over 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners cared for people of all ages, providing primary care, acute care, emergency and intensive care, and psychiatric mental health environments. Nurse practitioners significantly impact the delivery of healthcare throughout the United States.

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Adelphi Nursing Program Receives Maximum Accreditation

Daily Nurse

Adelphi’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs met all four CCNE accreditation standards and are accredited for ten years through December 2033. The prestigious accreditation follows a comprehensive self-study and review by a peer-review team of CCNE examiners, then a review by the commission.

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NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch 

Minority Nurse

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. “We’re going to see more states introduce legislation allowing NPS to practice at the top of our licenses,” he said.

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OT vs OTA: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Occupational Therapists 1 11% increase from 2023 to 2033 Occupational Therapy Assistants 2 21% increase from 2023 to 2033 How to Pursue and OT Career Path Now that you understand the differences between an occupational therapy assistant vs occupational therapist, are you ready to start your journey? The University of St.

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Nurse Practitioners Are Primed to Help Bridge Physician Shortage

Nurse.com

An analysis conducted in June 2019 by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) confirmed this fact with metrics that projected a shortfall of up to 139,000 physicians by the year 2033. “NPs could obtain a business license and run their practice in ways that best serve their patient population.”.

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The Exec: Advanced Practice Providers Key to Managing Physician Shortages

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Association of American Medical Colleges talks about a shortfall of 139,000 physicians by the year 2033. We have a lot of patients, and we don’t have the resources that we used to have. The data is clear, and to me, it's shocking. We’re going to have to find a way to take care of people. It’s worked.

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Primary Care Physician Shortage Creating High Demand For Nurse Practitioners

Diversity Nursing

The data published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) projects shortfalls in primary care Physicians of between 21,400 and 55,200 by 2033. According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners ( AANP ), in 2019, there were more than 290,000 licensed NPs in the United States.