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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Employment is projected to grow 40 percent between 2023 and 2033, with an estimated 31,900 jobs being added each year during that period. 12 At 4 percent, the estimated growth rate of physician employment is much lower than that for nurse practitioners , with an estimated 23,600 jobs added each year between 2023 and 2033.