In today’s bonus episode, I’m celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week by shining a light on what nurse practitioners actually do in the healthcare space.

If you’ve ever wondered what an NP is, how we’re trained, or how our role differs from a doctor or a physician assistant — this episode will help you understand the important part nurse practitioners play in today’s healthcare system.

With over 385,000 NPs in the U.S. and more than 47,000 in Texas alone, nurse practitioners are helping bridge the gap in care for a growing and aging population. I share what it takes to become an NP, what we can and can’t do, and why so many patients are choosing NPs as their primary care providers.

As someone who has spent 23 years in healthcare — first as a registered nurse and the last 18 years as a nurse practitioner — I’m proud to celebrate this profession and the meaningful work we get to do every single day.

⸻

💉 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What nurse practitioners (NPs) are and how they’re trained

• The difference between NPs, PAs, and physicians

• What NPs can and can’t do depending on state laws

• Why nurse practitioners are vital to today’s healthcare system

• What it’s like to work as an NP in family medicine

• How experience and empathy make NP’s uniquely equipped to care for patients, and a personal look into my 23 year career in healthcare

Links & Resources:

⭐ Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠

⭐ Check out BODi programs I love ⁠https://click-myl.ink/yc76kre9⁠

ALLISONS8BODI at check-out saves you 15%

⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women like us stay strong and healthy for life!

Thanks for listening!

~Allison