Heartland: RESEARCH & COMMENTARY: NURSE PRACTITIONERS CAN ALLEVIATE MISSISSIPPI’S PRIMARY CARE SHORTAGE MedCity News: The Lure of Specialty Medicine Pulls Nurse Practitioners From Primary Care For many patients, seeing a nurse practitioner has become a routine part of primary care, in which these “NPs” often perform the same tasks that patients have relied on doctors for. But NPs in ... Becker's Hospital Review: More nurse practitioners in primary care a plus, study finds Primary care practices are increasingly embracing the use of nurse practitioners, which could improve healthcare delivery overall, according to a study published in Health Affairs.

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For the study, ... Southern Maryland News: Nurse Practitioner Week recognizes easier access for primary care Nurse practitioners are having a moment, and it’s worth paying attention to how they can benefit you and your family. While many might think that the role is a recent development, educational programs ... The Courier-Journal: Nurse practitioners can help address Kentucky's doctor shortage.

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State law stands in the way Nurse practitioners can help address Kentucky's doctor shortage. State law stands in the way Purdue University: Nurse practitioners, physician assistants can do more than you might think Adults in the United States have a limited understanding of the basic duties that nurse practitioners and physician assistants can perform, a new study suggests. The study is available online and will ...