{"id":5942,"date":"2022-12-02T17:23:57","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T17:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=5942"},"modified":"2023-08-30T20:56:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T20:56:58","slug":"aprn-vs-np-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/aprn-vs-np-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"APRN vs. NP \u2013 What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re exploring career paths as a registered nurse (RN), you may want to consider a future as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or nurse practitioner (NP). These challenging but rewarding career paths require graduate-level training, preparing you for greater job responsibilities and enhancing your earning potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The roles of APRNs and NPs are sometimes confusing because NPs are a type of APRN, and the duties of APRNs can overlap. This guide compares nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses based on education and certification requirements, job responsibilities and salaries to help you decide your next career steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>APRN and NP: Basic Definitions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s start with definitions of the two roles to make it easier to distinguish between them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin, we must define the often-asked question, What is an advanced practice nurse? An APRN is an RN who holds a Master of Science in Nursing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/certifications\/msn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/certifications\/dnp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and specializes in one of the following four roles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nurse-practitioner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Nurse Practitioner<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nurse-practitioner\/clinical-nurse-specialist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Clinical Nurse Specialist<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/certified-registered-nurse-anesthetist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Nurse Anesthetist<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nurse-practitioner\/midwife\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Nurse Midwife<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An\u00a0NP is a specific type of APRN.\u00a0Nurse practitioners hold an MSN or DNP and are certified in a specific population or area of practice, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Nurse Practitioner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency Nurse Practitioner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Comparison of APRN and NP Job Descriptions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/CNM-Resized-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Certified nurse midwife\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/CNM-Resized-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/CNM-Resized-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/CNM-Resized-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/CNM-Resized-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/CNM-Resized-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/CNM-Resized-2048x1075.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/CNM-Resized-705x370.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/CNM-Resized-1410x740.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NPs and other APRNs provide primary and specialty medical care to patients, helping to ease some of the burdens on the healthcare system due to the shortage of medical doctors. Advanced practice nurses, such as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and clinical nurse specialists, assume some of the duties of physicians. Broadly speaking, these responsibilities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing patients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing routine physicals and detailed examinations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ordering imaging and lab tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosing conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating treatment plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescribing medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referring patients to specialists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurse anesthetists have a slightly different focus. They provide anesthesia care to patients, taking on similar duties as\u00a0anesthesiologists, who are medical doctors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Advanced Practice Nurse Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/advanced-practice-nurses-explained\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of APRN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a different focus and set of responsibilities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nurse midwife provides primary care to women in sexual and reproductive health, including birth control and family planning. They provide gynecologic exams, order diagnostic tests, prescribe medication, care for women through labor and childbirth and provide prenatal and postpartum care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clinical nurse specialist provides primary care but also plays a leadership role in educating patients, families and RNs. They conduct research, develop best practices and create healthcare policies to help improve patient outcomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nurse anesthetist provides anesthesia and pain management care to patients during surgery and medical procedures. They administer local, regional and general anesthesia and are responsible for monitoring patient vital signs, managing complications and ensuring patients recover safely following anesthesia administration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APRNs are state-licensed and regulated, so the exact scope of practice depends on where you practice. Some states provide full autonomy to APRNs and NPs, while others limit the work they can do or require supervision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NPs are the fourth type of advanced practice nurse. They deliver primary care to patients, much like physicians. NPs perform exams and order diagnostic tests to identify injuries and illnesses. They also take accountability for each patient, creating individual care plans to treat or manage conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Association of American Nurse Practitioners (AANP),\u00a0NPs\u00a0differ from APRNs and other healthcare providers in their whole-person approach to health. They counsel patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices to help improve overall well-being and reduce medical visits.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurse practitioners are certified in one of six primary patient populations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Practice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neonatal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult-Gerontology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychiatric\/Mental Health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women&#8217;s Health<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the AANP, 70% of NPs are family nurse practitioners. FNPs see patients of all ages, from children to older adults, whereas adult-gerontology NPs only see patients from adolescence to adulthood, including the elderly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Professional Opportunities for APRNs and NPs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/5-NP-Resize-scaled-e1670000323550.jpg\" alt=\"Family nurse practitioner\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly trained APRNs help meet the ever-increasing needs within the healthcare system. Healthcare demands continue to rise due to an aging baby boomer population, increased focus on preventive care, continued physician shortage and growing numbers of Americans receiving access to health insurance. The long-term employment outlook is extremely bright for advanced practice nurses, including the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/industry-trends\/nurse-practitioner-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employment forecast for nurse practitioners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the U.S. will see about 30,200 new openings for nurse practitioners, midwives and anesthetists annually between 2021 and 2031. This demand represents an overall employment growth of 40% during this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinics and other facilities hire advanced practice RNs on a permanent and travel basis. A staff position provides stability, a set salary and the opportunity to grow your career as part of a team with one organization. However, the high demand for nurses in these advanced roles encourages many skilled APRNs to take their skills on the road. Instead of remaining with a single facility, they care for patients\u00a0wherever they\u2019re needed most through temporary travel contracts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel assignments typically last 13 weeks and are available at healthcare facilities nationwide. These jobs enable you to enjoy the adventure of travel without putting your career on hold. You can accept contracts based on where you want to work, whether you want to land a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/certified-registered-nurse-anesthetist\/travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel nurse anesthetist job<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a prestigious hospital or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nurse-practitioner\/midwife\/travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel nurse midwife role<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in an enticing location, such as Alaska or Hawaii.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Salary Comparisons<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/top-10-highest-paying-aprn-specialties\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APRNs are well-compensated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their knowledge and expertise. While RNs earned an average of $37 per hour on November 29, 2022, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nurse-practitioner\/salary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salaries for nurse practitioners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and nurse midwives averaged $54 per hour in staff positions, according to salary data from Vivian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, actual salaries vary based on your experience, location and the hiring facility. For example, permanent\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nurse-practitioner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nurse practitioner jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> paid an average hourly rate of $56 in Nevada, $59 in New York, $61 in Washington and $67 in California, based on Vivian Health data from late November 2022. By comparison, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nurse-practitioner\/travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel nurse practitioner jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> paid an average of $3,398 per week or about $85 per hour in a 40-hour work week during this same period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel APRNs usually earn a higher salary than permanent staff as healthcare facilities strive to fill specialty positions and provide continuity of care. The table below compares average permanent and travel salaries for APRN roles, including NPs, drawn from our job board data\u00a0in late November 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>APRN Position<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Avg Perm Hourly Rate<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Max Perm Hourly Rate<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Avg Travel Weekly Rate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nurse-practitioner\/salary\/\"><b>Nurse Practitioner<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$65<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$91<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,629<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nurse-practitioner\/midwife\/salary\/\"><b>Nurse Midwife<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$69<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$91<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,600<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/certified-registered-nurse-anesthetist\/travel\/salary\/\"><b>Nurse Anesthetist<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Available<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Available<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,601<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/educator\/salary\/\"><b>Clinical Nurse Specialist<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$68<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$81<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,855<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Education and Certification Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/03\/Nurse-graduate-Resized-scaled-e1668611685463.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re preparing for an NP career or another APRN role, you must first become a registered nurse. APRN roles follow similar trajectories, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/certifications\/bsn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">BSN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pass the National Council Licensure Exam to become an RN<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain RN licensure in the state in which you wish to practice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enroll in a graduate program in your chosen APRN or NP specialty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the requirements of the certifying body<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain the appropriate APRN licensure in the state in which you wish to practice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Choosing Between MSN and DNP Degrees<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APRNs, including nurse practitioners,\u00a0complete an MSN or DNP in their chosen specialty. You must have a BSN to enroll in one of these programs. If you have an Associate Degree in Nursing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/certifications\/asn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), look for an ADN-to-MSN bridge program that lets you earn your graduate degree without completing a BSN first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/healthcare-education\/perks-of-earning-msn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pursuing an MSN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can significantly expand career opportunities for nurses. Consider these factors when deciding between MSN and DNP degrees:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurse practitioners may need a DNP to have full autonomy when practicing in certain states. Check the requirements in the state where you wish to work if you want more independence in your career.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurse anesthetists graduating as of 2025 must hold a\u00a0DNP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some organizations, such as the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, favor requiring advanced practice RNs to hold DNPs because of the high level of preparation offered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some hiring facilities give preference to candidates with a doctoral degree. Thus, a\u00a0DNP may offer greater job opportunities down the road.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Earning Your\u00a0Certification<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon receiving your MSN or DNP, you must pass an exam with the appropriate certifying board based on the type of APRN role you pursue. These exams ensure you have the knowledge and competencies to carry out the responsibilities of the position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each\u00a0APRN role has different certifying boards with unique requirements. Four certifying boards administer various <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/certifications\/crnp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certifications for nurse practitioners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the specialty, while the American Midwifery Certification Board is the only organization that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/certifications\/cnm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certifies nurse midwives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0Once you have your credentials, you must apply to your state nursing board for a\u00a0license to practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To work continuously as an advanced\u00a0practice RN, you must meet the ongoing requirements of your professional board and state to renew your certification and state license. These requirements generally include completing continuing education courses to keep your skills and knowledge current.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Progressing from an RN to an APRN<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many RNs gain experience as nurses before deciding to further their education and grow their careers as an NP or other APRN. Regarding advanced education, NPs must have a minimum of 1 year of RN experience before enrolling in a graduate program. Conversely, nurse anesthetists may need 2 years of critical care experience, depending on the school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical experience provides valuable practical insight that can enrich your graduate studies. It also helps you choose the type of APRN or specialty you want to pursue. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel RN jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, can give you exposure in various settings and with different patient populations more quickly than if\u00a0you&#8217;re part of a permanent staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve chosen a specialty, ensure you have the prerequisites for the graduate program. Check that it&#8217;s properly accredited and meets the requirements of the certifying board and state where you want to practice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare two lucrative careers available to RNs with graduate-level education and training.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5943,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[373,147,290,294,385,331,303,125,75,300,90],"class_list":["post-5942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-resources","tag-advanced-practice-registered-nurse","tag-aprn","tag-discipline","tag-employment","tag-np","tag-nurse-practitioner","tag-permanent","tag-registered-nurse","tag-rn","tag-specialty","tag-travel"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/NP-at-computer-Resized-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5942","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5942"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5942\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}