Great news for Gator Nurses: U.S. News and World Report has ranked the nurse practitioner role first on its 2022 Best Health Care Jobs list and the RN role is ranked #5. On the 100 Best Jobs list, NPs take second place and RNs are in the #12 spot. The annual rankings take into account the most important aspects of a job, including opportunities for growth, work-life balance and salary. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 45% employment growth for NPs from 2020 to 2030. These rankings highlight the ever-growing need of NPs in health care.
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