Nurses and nurse practitioners in the US
- Nurses and nurse practitioners
- 952,460
- Largest specialty
- 236,171
- States and territories
- 56
There are 952,460 nurses and nurse practitioners in the US, and family nurse practitioners are the largest specialty among them.
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Family nurse practitioners are the largest group of nurses and nurse practitioners in the US, with 236,171
By primary specialty, among 952,460 nurses and nurse practitioners in the US. Registered nurses are second, with 148,451, and nurse practitioners third, with 96,382.
Nurses and nurse practitioners in the US by specialty
- Family nurse practitioner236,171
- Registered nurse148,451
- Nurse practitioner96,382
- Licensed practical nurse72,265
- School registered nurse10,978
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
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New York has the most nurses and nurse practitioners in the US, with 97,038
California is second with 85,532, and Texas third with 68,201. Each state links to its own directory for this type.
Nurses and nurse practitioners in every other state and territory
- Georgia25,379
- North Carolina24,942
- Washington23,092
- Arizona22,865
- Wisconsin19,437
- Virginia18,461
- New Jersey18,419
- Minnesota18,196
- Maryland18,091
- Colorado17,603
- Missouri16,571
- Indiana15,875
- South Carolina14,071
- Alabama13,734
- Kentucky13,409
- Oregon12,099
- Louisiana11,960
- Oklahoma9,785
- Connecticut9,297
- Arkansas8,521
- Kansas8,317
- Mississippi7,976
- Nevada7,817
- New Mexico7,742
- Utah7,307
- West Virginia7,249
- Iowa7,232
- Nebraska6,675
- Maine4,651
- Delaware4,512
- New Hampshire4,358
- Idaho4,209
- South Dakota3,748
- Rhode Island3,665
- Alaska3,622
- North Dakota3,572
- Washington, DC3,558
- Hawaii3,468
- Montana2,925
- Vermont1,667
- Wyoming1,632
- Puerto Rico1,606
- Guam103
- U.S. Virgin Islands61
- Northern Mariana Islands30
- American Samoa13
Source: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS)
Sources for nurses and nurse practitioners in the US
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| HCPs, types and specialties | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
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How many nurses and nurse practitioners are in the US?
952,460 nurses and nurse practitioners have an active NPI and a US practice address. The largest specialties are family nurse practitioners (236,171), registered nurses (148,451) and nurse practitioners (96,382).
Which state has the most nurses and nurse practitioners?
New York, with 97,038. California is second with 85,532, and Texas third with 68,201.
How can I contact nurses and nurse practitioners in the US?
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