Nurse practitioners (NPs) are increasingly moving into specialty care practices, expanding their skills and earning higher incomes. This shift from primary to specialty care is concerning, as it may exacerbate existing physician shortages in primary care. While NPs are trained to work in primary care, many are now choosing to enter specialties such as cardiology and dermatology. The demand for NPs and physician assistants (PAs) is expected to grow significantly, with projections pointing towards shortages in various medical specialties. Despite concerns about the impact on primary care, NPs and PAs are increasingly playing crucial roles in specialty practices.
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The Lure of Specialty Medicine Pulls Nurse Practitioners From Primary Care
