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How Nurse Training Shapes Care for Dementia Patients

January 5, 2026

Nurse practitioners are key players in primary care, especially for those dealing with dementia. But how much does their education level really impact patient care? Over the last ten years, more nurses have been pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Yet, there's a big question: Does th

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Half a Century of Nurse Practitioner Insights: Leadership Lessons

July 30, 2025

A special project is underway to honor a significant milestone. For half a century, a notable publication has been a staple in the nursing community. To mark this anniversary, a unique initiative has been launched. Fifty respected nurse practitioners (NPs) have been invited to share their perspectiv

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Nurses Take Charge: How a Team Saved a Botulism Patient

July 5, 2025

Botulism is a serious illness that can make it hard to breathe. Nurses in intensive care had to step up and take charge. They helped a patient wean off a breathing machine. This was no easy task. The patient was very sick. The nurses had to think on their feet and act fast. The patient was a big pa

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Half a Century of Nurse Practitioner Insights: Entrepreneurship Edition

June 24, 2025

A special project is underway to honor a significant milestone. For 50 years, a respected publication has been a key resource for nurse practitioners (NPs). To mark this anniversary, they've gathered insights from 50 influential NPs. These experts share their thoughts on various topics throughout th

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The Struggle for Full Practice Authority

June 3, 2025

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have been facing a significant obstacle on their path to full practice authority (FPA). This hurdle is the transition to practice (TTP) hour requirement. This rule has been the main way to grant FPA since 2015. The TTP hour requirement is a set number of supervised practic

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Celebrating 40 Years of Nurse Practitioners' Impact on Healthcare

June 3, 2025

Nurse practitioners have been a vital part of the healthcare system for four decades. Their work has significantly improved patient care and shaped the medical field. The Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners is a key part of this story. It has been a reliable source of inform

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The Rise of Nurse Practitioner Leaders

June 3, 2025

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Fellows program has been a game-changer for nurse practitioners (NPs) since its launch in the late 1990s. This program was created to shine a spotlight on the outstanding work of NPs across the country. The first group of Fellows was welcomed in

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Nurses Taking Charge: The New Faces of Community Health

May 27, 2025

Nurse practitioners are making a big splash in healthcare. They are taking on leadership roles in places where medical help is hard to find. This piece looks at four clinics run by nurse practitioners across the United States. It shows how these nurses are making a real difference in their communiti

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Fifty Years of Insights: The Future of Nurse Practitioner Training

March 25, 2025

The world of healthcare is always changing. So, it is important to look back at the past to understand how we got to where we are today. To mark a significant milestone, 50 leading nurse practitioners were asked to share their thoughts on the future of their profession. This month, the focus is o

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Training Nurses: A Fresh Approach to Dementia Care

January 22, 2025

Eighteen family nurse practitioner students dove into a unique project. The goal? To boost their skills in working with older adults, particularly those with dementia. The curriculum was packed with various components to help these future nurses become more empathetic and knowledgeable. Before and