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NPs Top US Jobs List Again

The nurse practitioner profession claims the No. 1 spot across three categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Jobs rankings for the third consecutive year.

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  • Kerri Miller

  • January 15, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Nurse practitioners ranked as the top job in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Jobs for the third consecutive year.

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    The ranking reflects NPs' advanced clinical expertise, growing demand, and the trust patients place in them.

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    A Gallup Poll shows Americans rate nurses, including NPs, as the most honest and ethical profession for over two decades.

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    Over 461,000 licensed NPs provide patient-centered care across various health care settings in the U.S.

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    The recognition aims to address misconceptions about NPs, emphasizing their role as highly trained clinicians.

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NPs Top US Jobs List Again

  • by Kerri Miller

  • January 15, 2026

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