Research Reports and Resources
The Most Comprehensive Data About Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and the NP Role
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) serves as a robust resource on NPs and their practice and houses the only comprehensive database of NPs in the United States. Research at AANP is essential for understanding how NPs are shaping the future of health care.
Valuable NP research, plus guidance for others interested in similar research, is available through AANP. Read current reports on practice settings, compensation and demographics below, and discover more resources such as funding opportunities and statistical guides.
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AANP National NP Sample Survey: Compensation and Practice
The purpose of the AANP National NP Sample Survey (also known as the National Workforce Survey) is to identify NP employment characteristics, compensation and patient demographics. Each year, AANP members and nonmembers are randomly selected to participate in the survey. Those who complete the survey regardless of membership are provided access to the final report.
AANP Members: Log in to your AANP account to access free reports, which are available for you to download below. Nonmembers may purchase reports.
NP Compensation
The 2019 AANP National NP Sample Survey: Compensation report provides an in-depth review of NPs' hourly and annual compensation, as well as benefits packages, employee arrangements and employment satisfaction. Regional compensation briefs are also included in the survey report.
- Here is a sneak peek of the list of tables included in the report.
NP Practice
The 2018 AANP National NP Sample Survey: Practice report captures NP certification, practice communities, settings and characteristics, salary information, prescribing and diagnosis, NP education and demographics.
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Infographics and Fact Sheets
These infographics and fact sheets help you visualize the data collected and reported by AANP.
- Research Funding and Resources
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Statistical Resources
Coming soon!