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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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Nurse practitioners have secured the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Jobs rankings for the third consecutive year, recognized as the Best Job, Best Health Care Job, and Best STEM Job. This achievement highlights NPs' advanced clinical expertise, growing demand, and the trust patients place in them. A Gallup Poll indicates sustained public confidence in nurses as the most honest profession, reinforcing the vital role NPs play across diverse care settings while addressing misconceptions about their capabilities. NPs, numbering over 461,000 nationwide, improve health outcomes through patient-centered care.

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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.

  • by Kerri Miller

  • January 15, 2026

  • 3 min

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