With guidance from the UCSF School of Nursing, a university in Japan has launched that country’s first-ever program for nurse practitioners (NPs). Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences is the ...

One way of dealing with the shortage of doctors in nursing homes is to utilize nurse practitioners, or NPs. A new study looked at the effects of placing NPs in one nursing home in Japan. Programs ...

Japan's healthcare system has earned international praise for its advanced medical technology and remarkable life expectancy. It's a source of national pride. But, behind the scenes, there's a growing ...