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Trends Indicate There are More NPs Nationwide

This article published by the Fremont-Tribune highlights a new trend among nurse practitioners – registered nurses who have completed advanced education (either a master's or doctorate degree)  and have national board certifications in a specialty such as family, pediatrics or geriatrics. According to the article, in the past five years, the U.S. has seen a 75 percent increase in the number of nurse practitioners, per data from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Nationally, 9,203 nurse practitioners were graduated in 2009-10, up from 7,197 in 2006-07.  The reasons may vary, but the article speculates that one reason could involve a heightened awareness of nurse practitioners by the public and nurses themselves.  The article illustrates the decisions involved in becoming a NP through a first-hand anecdote.  To view the full article, visit: http://fremonttribune.com/news/local/article_719ab9bc-4b37-11e0-b5b9-001cc4c002e0.html