Texans share their true stories about how NPs have helped them access care, manage their health, and improve their quality of life.
BY THE NUMBERS
Nurse Practitioners in Texas
43,000+
Licensed Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Texas
35+
Accredited NP Education Programs in Texas
461,000+
NPs Nationwide
71%
Specialize in Primary Care
80%
Care for Medicaid Patients, 74% Care for Medicare Patients, and 77% Care for Privately Insured Patients
Over 42%
of Medicare patients receive care from an NP
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Share Your Story
Are you one of the hundreds of thousands of Texans who has received exceptional care from an NP? Your experience can help others understand the impact NPs have on patients and communities.
Trusted Healthcare Providers. Greater Access to Care.
NPs are advanced healthcare providers who deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in communities across Texas. NPs diagnose illnesses, prescribe medications, manage chronic conditions, and help patients stay healthy through prevention and education.
What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
Every NP begins as a registered nurse (RN) before completing advanced graduate or doctoral education, specialized clinical training, and national certification. NPs are also called Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). They practice in clinics, hospitals, schools, specialty practices, and community health centers throughout Texas.
NPs are trained, licensed and qualified to:
- Diagnose and treat illnesses
- Order and interpret tests
- Prescribe medications
- Manage chronic conditions
- Provide preventive care and health education
What Makes NPs Unique?
NPs combine advanced medical expertise with a whole-person approach to care. Patients often choose NPs because they:
- Take time to listen
- Focus on education and prevention
- Build long-term relationships
- Consider physical, emotional, and social factors affecting health
Why Access to NPs Matters
Texas faces an ongoing, worsening shortage of healthcare providers, particularly in primary care and mental health. NPs fill these gaps and improve access to care in both urban and rural communities.
FIND AN NP NEAR YOU!
Through Your Insurance Provider
Search your insurance company’s provider directory or call the number on the back of your insurance card for a list of in-network NPs.
Through Healthcare Systems
Visit your local hospital or clinic website and use their “Find a Provider” tool.
Through Professional Directories
Use the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) directory to locate NPs by specialty and location.
Always verify insurance participation before scheduling an appointment.
