What the heck is an NP 1 vs. an NP2, etc.

[Goldenfox]

I've seen this in some recruiting ads. I had always thought that an NP is an NP. Is this yet another scheme to pay less for our services? Why don't they also have MD1 and MD2 for the physicians then? Maybe because the doctors would spit in their faces and move on? When will get the respect that we deserve?

[Jules A, MSN]

So for nurses who have been nurses for 20 years, NP2 salary is worse than what they make as RN level 15. But you get the autonomy that comes with being an NP. Just not as financially beneficial.

I will never understand why NPs would take on the additional responsibility and liability without making significant more money.