We’re giving you the scoop on the state of your career in honor of NP Week.
1. The nurse practitioner role is currently considered the best healthcare position in the nation.
U.S. News and World Report currently ranks the nurse practitioner profession as both the top healthcare job and the top STEM job in the United States.
2. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 46.3% employment growth for nurse practitioners between 2023 and 2033.
Over 135,000 new nurse practitioner positions are expected to open up within this timeframe.
3. California offers the highest salaries in the nation for NPs, with average annual earnings totaling $173,190 per year.
Other high-paying states for NPs include New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Oregon.
4. NPs make up approximately one fourth of providers in rural locations.
As America grapples with the devastating effects of healthcare deserts across rural communities, nurse practitioners are filling the gaps with preventative and acute care for underserved populations.
5. There are 27 full practice authority states for NPs.
27 states, including Washington DC, give nurse practitioners permission to provide comprehensive care, including diagnostics, lab interpretation, and prescribing.
6. Studies consistently show that patients of nurse practitioners report equal or higher satisfaction compared to physician-led care.
An article featured in the International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances states that patients managed by nurse practitioners “consistently reported positive outcomes including greater patient satisfaction, improved access to health advice, and better chronic disease self-management”.
7. Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine is the most in-demand sub-specialty for nurse practitioners.
NPs specializing in neonatal and perinatal care are in high demand and low supply, making this sub-concentration particularly lucrative.
