The Surge of Nurse Practitioners in U.S. Hospitals: Balancing Care and Demand

Recent trends in the healthcare sector reveal that U.S. hospitals are increasingly turning to nurse practitioners (NPs) to fill gaps in patient care, a move propelled by a scarcity of physicians and an escalating demand for healthcare services. This surge is reshaping healthcare delivery and poses essential questions about the role and efficacy of NPs in the clinical setting.

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