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Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits New Record High
Today, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners庐 (AANP) released new data showing that more than 248,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) are currently licensed to practice.
Research Shows Shortage of More than 100,000 Doctors by 2030
The United States will face a significant shortage of physicians fueled by population growth, an increase in the number of aging Americans, and retirement of practicing doctors.
Growth in Employment for Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners
Overall employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is projected to grow 40 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
All About NPs: Fact Sheet
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have been providing primary, acute and specialty health care to patients of all ages and walks of life for nearly half a century.
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Nancy Hernandez, MBA
Division of Nursing
nancy.hernandez@stmary.edu
913-758-6166

The Pre- Licensure Baccalaureate of Nursing program and Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program are approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN).
Graduation from a USM nursing program and passage of the NCLEX exam does not guarantee licensure. Learn more.
Have Questions? Contact Us.
Nancy Hernandez, MBA
Division of Nursing
nancy.hernandez@stmary.edu
913-758-6166

The Pre- Licensure Baccalaureate of Nursing program and Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program are approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN).
Graduation from a USM nursing program and passage of the NCLEX exam does not guarantee licensure. Learn more.