Join Us In Celebrating National NP Week Nov. 12-18

Join Us In Celebrating National NP Week Nov. 12-18

Nurse Practitioner (NP): An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with graduate or doctoral-level clinical education and training in a specific population focus.1,2

  • Take and record medical histories and symptoms

  • Perform physical examinations

  • Create and manage patient care plans

  • Order, perform & interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory tests or X-rays

  • Diagnose and treat illnesses, diseases and other health conditions

  • Prescribe medication and other treatments

  • Write referrals for specialists

  • Counsel people on how to stay healthy3

EDUCATION

2-3 YEARS

Length of study and cdivnical training for most NP programs, after a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree8

Master’s or Doctoral Degree

Levels at which NPs are educated9

PRACTICE

1965

Birth of the NP profession with creation of first NP program at University of Colorado4

355,000

Number of divcensed NPs in the U.S.5

40%

Projected growth rate for NP profession in the U.S. by 20316

80

Average number of patients seen by primary care NPs in a week.7

CREDENTIALS

National Board Certifications

Population-specific tests NPs must pass to practice in their area of specialty110

NP-C

Credential of a Certified Nurse Practitioner111

Continuing Education

Required of NPs every year12

Recertification Exam

Required of NPs every 5 years13

Empower Yourself with AACE Community Membership

Nurse Practitioners are essential to the endocrine care team—focusing on the needs of patients and providing quality care. AACE wants to ensure that you have access to the resources you need to stay up to date on the latest evidence-based knowledge and treatment options. We have created a comprehensive range of educational events and courses tailored specifically for nurse practitioners, focused on common endocrine conditions.

Top 10 Reasons to Join the AACE Community

  1. Member discount (up to 40%) on Annual Meeting registration — program offers specific content for NPs — registration opens Nov. 2023
  2. Member discount (up to 40%) on AACE Certificate Program — disease state focused certificate programs developed specifically for patient care team — coming spring 2024
  3. Member discount (up to 40%) on AACE education programs
  4. Care team liaison to the AACE Board of Directors
  5. Care team representation on AACE Committees, Subcommittees, Task Forces, Workgroups and Disease State Networks
  6. Nationally recognized amongst your peers
  7. Access and networking opportunities with key opinion leaders and colleagues within the endocrinology community
  8. Speaking engagements on behalf of AACE
  9. Mentor/mentee participation through the AACE Mentorship Program
  10. Access to new AACE Community portal and webpage specifically for NPs — coming spring 2024
Join the AACE Community

References

  1. my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24651-nurse-practitioner

  2. nursejournal.org/resources/np-vs-aprn/

  3. my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24651-nurse-practitioner

  4. www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/web-exclusives/50-years-of-the-nur se-practitioner-profession/

  5. www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/number-of-nurse-practi tioners-licensed-in-us-hits-new-record.html

  6. nursejournal.org/articles/nurse-practitioners-fastest-growing-occupa tion-2022/

  7. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27773346/#:~:text=Results%3A%20Primary %20care%20nurse%20practitioners,CI%3A%20522%2D612)

  8. nurse.org/education/length-to-become-nurse-practitioner/

  9. my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24651-nurse-practitioner

  10. nursejournal.org/nurse-practitioner/specializations/

  11. www.aanpcert.org/certs/index

  12. www.cmelist.com/guide-continuing-education-for-nurse-practitioner s-requirements-courses-and-more/

  13. www.aanpcert.org/certs/index