In September 2017, the Department of Veterans Affairs granted nurse practitioners the right to treat patients without physician supervision at VA hospitals and clinics across the country. According to ...

Almost half of men falsely believe they need invasive tests to check for prostate cancer, a charity has said. A rectal exam – during which a doctor or nurse will check inside a patient’s bottom using ...

Nurses provide patient care in a wide variety of settings around the world. Registered nurses (RNs) can also earn an advanced degree and become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). These ...

October 4, 2023 - According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), nurse practitioners deliver "high quality health care in more than 1 billion patient visits each year," and as of ...