How I became an NP: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
This is a guest post by by Monica Moore, MSN RNC How I Became an NP: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility I didn’t always know I wanted to be a women’s health nurse practitioner. Honestly, I didn’t even know I wanted to be a nurse. Here’s what I did know: I was...
How I Became An NP: Cardiothoracic Surgery
This guest post was written by John Russell, DNP APRN FNP-BC CCRN RNFA How I Became An NP: Cardiothoracic Surgery You know it’s a bad sign when the surgeon interviewing you rolls his eyes when you say you’re a leftie. I guess at the end of the day, it is what breathed...
How I became an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
As we’ve discussed previously, not all nurse practitioners (NP) are cut from the same cloth. Career options can vary greatly. NPs work in a variety of settings, from primary care to the very specialized neonatal medicine. Just as no two nurse practitioners are the...
Advanced Practice Nursing: Preparing Yourself
Advanced Practice Nursing: Preparing Yourself This blog post was written by Nick Angelis, MSN CRNA In my last post, I mentioned that clinicals are very different at the master's level. There is very little watching "The Price is Right" while learning to make a bed or...
When the patient asks to speak to the doctor – a nurse practitioner’s dilemma
"... it’s not about me being a learned and skilled NP. It’s not about my abilities and knowledge. It’s about the patient." - Sean Dent When the patient asks to speak to the doctor - a nurse practitioner's dilemma Nurse Practitioners (NP)are an integral part of the...
Things Nursing Students Can Do Right Now to Prepare for NP School
So. You think you want to be a nurse practitioner? You’ve just started your nursing career journey, and you just discovered the role of the NP, and it’s piqued your interest. Maybe it’s a career for you? You want to learn more about this new role, but where do you...
NP vs PA: How Do You Choose?
In today’s healthcare world, nurse practitioners (NP's) and physician assistants (PA's) have become interchangeable providers. Many facilities view them the same because of their similar education, training and skill level. Often, job positions are fulfilled by one or...
Clinical Differences between your BSN and MSN – Guest Post
This guest post is written by Nick Angelis, CRNA MSN. Let's start out on a positive note, which is rare for me because my sense of humor is dark and drier than the saltines locked up by Dietary because the nurses were eating too many. I love nurse practitioners....
Happy NP Week to All Nurse Practitioners!
National NP week is a time to celebrate the role of the nurse practitioner (NP). We get to recognize NPs for the outstanding care they provide every day. As an NP, I am proud to represent a profession with a track record of excellence in providing high-quality...
Debunking 6 myths about working as a nurse practitioner
Nurses debunk myths every single day, the least of which is refuting stereotypes. So it's safe to say that nurse practitioners (NPs) are well-versed in debunking myths. Even with the exponential growth of nurse practitioners recently, there are still a number of...
