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Nursing is a profession that has evolved over time and that is continuing to evolve, with the nurse practitioner role dating back to the late 19th, early 20th century. The nurse practitioner (NP) profession has evolved over time with it becoming the fastest growing advanced practice role. The nurse practitioner role has transitioned into what was once considered the scope of medical practice, but now is assumed as the everyday role and activities of the nurse practitioner. The role of the nurse practitioner was originally designed to provide direct patient care and improve the health care of those living in rural areas (Bilek, 2006). N ow, the nurse practitioner role has grown to involve the acute care settings, specialty care, and participating in research, being on hospital committees, and implementing policies and procedures. The growth of nurse practitioners has seen a boost due to the recent shortages of physicians. By 2020, a physician shortage of between 55,000 and150,000 is expected according to the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) (Nickitas, Middaugh,
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