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  "path": "/good-medicine-newsletter/482268/nurse-practitioner-what-does-np-stand-for-school",
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  "textContent": "Have you ever caught yourself squinting at the acronyms next to your health care provider’s name? MD, DO, NP, PA… The medical workforce has changed. While the United States has long faced a doctor (MD or DO) shortage, there are now more nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) than ever before. More states are […]",
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