The rapid proliferation of nurse practitioners programs in the U.S. is spurring concerns about the quality of training for these advanced practice providers and potential consequences for patient ...

In Julia Paronish-Ludwig’s first job following her graduation from nursing school, she worked in an orthopedic-monitoring unit at Conemaugh Hospital with another new nurse on a holiday weekend, with ...

For the first time, California has granted nurse practitioners who meet certain qualifications a separate scope of practice. This eventually will allow them to practice specified medical functions ...