"Many of the states that have the lowest healthcare outcomes are states that still have restricted, outdated laws in place that are completely unnecessary." — April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, president, AANP

As the nurse practitioner (NP) profession looks toward the future, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) has identified five key healthcare trends to watch in 2023.

For this week's lead story, I spoke with April Kapu, AANP president, about each of these trends.

5 Key Healthcare Trends Affecting Nurse Practitioners in 2023

NP demand is quickly growing because nearly 100M Americans lack access to primary care, AANP president says.

Why Better Discharge Communication Between Acute-Care and SNF Nurses is Crucial

A standardized handoff can prevent inconsistent and inaccurate discharge summaries, a new study says.

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Lack of Racially Diverse NPs in Neonatal ICUs Creates 'Glaring Health Disparities'

Neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) training programs don't include enough underrepresented groups, affecting care of the tiniest patients, study says.

Vaccination Rates Stable But Healthcare Providers Must Remain Vigilant

Education and communication are essential when healthcare providers address vaccine hesitancy for vaccine-preventable diseases.

The Exec: Making an Impact on Children's Health with Chanda Chacón

The CEO of Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha shares the importance of culture, grit, and being a creative problem solver.

The Exec: CFO Ann Duffy Discusses How Cottage Hospital Is Dealing With Labor Challenges

It will take efficiencies in staffing, recruiting the next generation, and a culture change to solve these costly issues.

Hospital EDs Are Taking a Proactive Approach to Violence

With Emergency Department violence at record levels, administrators are turning to technology—and the EHR—to help clinicians identify and treat aggressive or stressed patients.

Must Reads

Opinion: To end the nurse shortage, start with nursing schools — Bloomberg.com
3 wild technologies about to change healthcare — WebMD
Michigan nurses report more patients dying due to understaffing, poll finds — Michigan Radio
Georgia nurses accused of having fake diplomas say their degrees are legitimate — WSB-TV
Growing violence against healthcare workers prompts Mass. hospitals to adopt new codes of conduct — WBUR
Lawmaker who works in healthcare pushes for New Mexico to codify nurse-to-patient ratios — Source NM

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Nursing Editor