Nurse practitioner week 2024

This week, Medicus is proud to join in celebrating National Nurse Practitioner Week from November 10th to the 16th. Hosted by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), this annual event is dedicated to recognizing and appreciating nurse practitioners' vital role in healthcare.

In the United States, more than 385,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) help lead the way in addressing the critical challenges surrounding healthcare accessibility.

Annually, NPs play a pivotal role as patients seek their expertise in over a billion visits spanning primary, acute, specialty, and long-term care across every healthcare setting.

The Vital Role of Nurse Practitioners in Healthcare

In 1965, the visionaries Drs.

Loretta Ford and Henry Silver pioneered the first nurse practitioner program, envisioning a role that could enhance patient care. Nearly six decades later, NPs have transformed healthcare, enhancing health outcomes and enriching lives nationwide.

Nurse practitioners bring a comprehensive view to patient care

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