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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 ranked first in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Jobs rankings.

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    This is the third consecutive year for this top ranking.

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    NPs provide advanced clinical expertise and improve health outcomes.

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    Over 461,000 licensed NPs practice in the U.S.

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    Gallup Poll shows sustained public trust in nurses as the most honest profession.

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    Rankings help clarify NPs' roles in patient care, counteracting misconceptions.

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    NPs work in various settings addressing acute and chronic health needs.

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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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