This occupation ranks #1 for Best Jobs, Best Healthcare Jobs, and Best STEM Jobs.
Austin, Texas, January 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) celebrates the nursing practitioner (NP) profession being named the No. 1 job in America in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report . For the second year in a row, NP received top rankings in three categories: Best Jobs, Best Healthcare Jobs, and Best STEM Jobs.
“Having the nursing profession recognized as the number one job in America reflects the incredible dedication, expertise and impact that NPs bring to health care every day,” said the AANP president. Stephen A. FerraraD.N.P. “NPs are uniquely equipped to address some of the most pressing healthcare challenges, ensuring that patients across the country receive high-quality primary and specialty care. Their patient-centered Our commitment to care is transforming lives, improving health outcomes, and strengthening public trust in the medical profession. ”
U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings are based on a comprehensive assessment of factors such as job market health, growth potential, average salary, employment rates, and job satisfaction. This top ranking highlights the fact that NPs serve the evolving medical needs of millions of patients across the country.
With over 385,000 licensed NP employees nationwide USthese highly educated, advanced practice providers conduct approximately 1 billion patient visits annually. NPs provide a unique combination of clinical expertise and patient-centered care, making them a trusted choice for patients. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that NP employment will increase by 46% between 2023 and 2033, with more than 135,000 new jobs added to meet the demand for quality care.
NPs evaluate patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, make diagnoses, and initiate and administer treatment plans, including prescribing medications. NPs have full practicing authority (FPA) in 27 states. District of Columbia and two U.S. territories. In states with FPAs, NPs can fully utilize their education and training to provide care. These states have strengthened their health systems to expand access to care and better serve their communities by reducing barriers to practice. Research has consistently shown that FPA leads to improved health outcomes, increased access to care, and more efficient use of health care resources.
NPs are trusted, highly skilled health care providers who provide excellent care to patients every day. NPs are essential to the future of health care because they can meet patients anywhere, both geographically and throughout the medical journey.
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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties. AANP represents the interests of 385,000 licensed NPs in the United States. AANP provides legislative leadership and advances health policy at the local, state, and national levels. Promoting excellence in practice, teaching and research. Establish standards that best serve NP patients and other health care consumers. As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered care. To find an NP in your community, visit npfinder.com. For more information about NP, visit aanp.org.
Source American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
