Nurse Practitioners Rank Second in Best Health Care Jobs for 2021 by U. S. News & World Report
The 2021 U. S. News & World Report ranking of best jobs was published on January 12. Appearing once again near the top of the list, nurse practitioners rank second in best health care jobs, third in overall best jobs and third in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) jobs for 2021. Of the top 100 jobs, 42 were in health care related fields. More information is available here.
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® Official AANP Podcast
Produced with the interests of NPs in mind, AANP's podcast brings you discussions on the most important topics and issues related to NP practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. Tune in each month for stories and in-depth conversations with NPs and health care leaders who you can't hear anywhere else.
Are You Currently a Registered Nurse (RN) Enrolled in a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program With the Goal of Becoming an NP?
You are following in the footsteps of greatness — and AANP is here to support your advanced education. In honor of Dr. Loretta C. Ford, co-founder of the NP role, the Loretta Ford Centennial Scholarship is now available to AANP members. Five awardees will receive $10,000 each in scholarship funding. Applicants will be scored based upon their personal stories detailing their unique experiences. Learn more and apply by February 5. If you are not eligible for this scholarship program, please share the news with your RN colleagues, and stay tuned for the 2021 AANP Grants and Scholarships Program, opening February 10.