Keri Winton, a pediatric nurse practitioner in rural Missouri, provides a variety of care for children, including treatment for seasonal illnesses, sports physicals, and routine checkups, making it as ...

Many serious health conditions develop quietly. High blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers often show no early warning signs, making routine screenings an essential part of staying healthy.

Nurses provide patient care in a wide variety of settings around the world. Registered nurses (RNs) can also earn an advanced degree and become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). These ...

When was the last time your primary care provider knocked at your front door? For many, the answer is likely never. Quite possibly your only reference to the concept of house calls is from old movies, ...

Over time, the public has begun increasingly recognizing and embracing nurse practitioners as healthcare providers. “I think we’ve come a long way,” said Ulrike Muench, PhD, MSN, an associate ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

When nurse practitioner Payal Patel changed medical practices, patient Ni-Ima Lattimer went with her. The Hempstead woman said she’s more comfortable with her and other nurses than with physicians.

That said, there are two issues getting in the way of hospitals fully employing nurse practitioners as a meaningful solution. Dr. Kapu said there is not widespread understanding among hospitals and ...