6 Reasons to Become a Nurse Practitioner

Daniel Bal
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Updated on November 29, 2022
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This article breaks down six reasons why you might want to pursue a rewarding career as a nurse practitioner.
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Choosing to make the move from a registered nurse (RN) to a nurse practitioner (NP) can be professionally and personally beneficial. Among nurses, NPs have one of the highest job satisfaction rates, stemming from the passion for their specialty and the direct ways they impact their patients.

Combined with high earning potential and growing demand for advanced practice nurses, many find the choice to become an NP a rewarding decision.

This guide includes a breakdown of the personal, professional, and financial benefits nurses receive when becoming an NP.