NPSchools.com Nursing Features
The nurse practitioner profession is growing at a rapid pace. And with growth comes change. Today’s nurse practitioners are dealing with staff shortages in rural areas, changes in educational standards, and battles for wider practice authority in select states. What will tomorrow’s nurse practitioners be concerned with? Our interview-based features and in-depth resource guides uncover the stories behind the big issues by talking to nurse practitioners who know the subject best.
Day in the Life of an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner (NP)
September 26, 2022 – Matt ZbrogOrthopedics is a specialty dealing with issues related to muscles and bones. If that sounds like a large swathe of medical territory, that’s because it is: approximately one in three people in the US are affected by a musculoskeletal condition.
Day in the Life of a Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner (NP)
September 20, 2022 – Matt ZbrogPulmonology NPs specialize in issues related to the respiratory system. Those issues can include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and sleep apnea. They can work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, treating both acute and chronic conditions.
Ask a Professor: The Practice Environment in Connecticut
September 15, 2022 – Matt ZbrogTo practice in Connecticut as a nurse practitioner (NP) requires an understanding of coexisting extremes. The third smallest state in the nation, Connecticut is also the fourth most densely populated, and income inequality is one of its top health challenges. But in this relatively tiny area, an enviable amount of good exists: public health funding is up 47 percent year-over-year, and the state is ranked third best in the US for overall health outcomes, according to the United Health Foundation (UHF).
How Can I Become an NP Without a Nursing Degree?
September 12, 2022 – Rachel Drummond, MEdIf you’re ready for a career change and to make a difference in people’s lives, read on for a step-by-step guide to becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) without a nursing degree.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs Physician Assistant or Associate (PA)
September 7, 2022 – Rachel Drummond, MEdPursuing a clinical healthcare career isn’t limited to becoming a physician. With a two-year master’s degree, one can become a nurse practitioner (NP) or a physician associate/assistant (PA) and provide primary or specialized care in clinical settings.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs Registered Nurse (RN)
August 31, 2022 – Rachel Drummond, MEdThe demand for registered nurses and nurse practitioners is fueled by increased patient loads brought on by expanded health insurance, a nursing retirement surge, and the healthcare needs of the large Baby Boomer population.
Investments & Financial Planning for Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
August 24, 2022 – Sophia Khawly, MSNNPs are high-salary professionals and should take the time to learn how to save and invest their money. By using the saving vehicles below, they can decrease their tax burden and optimize their path to financial success.
Day in the Life of a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)
August 2, 2022 – Matt ZbrogOver five million patients are admitted annually to American intensive care units (ICUs). These patients have a wide range of critical and complex conditions that require quick and effective treatment. Critical care nurse practitioners (NPs) are part of the interprofessional, multidisciplinary team that performs the assessments and interventions that those patients need.
The Process to Become a Nurse Practitioner – What to Know
July 26, 2022 – Kimmy GustafsonToday, nurse practitioners are licensed independent healthcare practitioners who provide high-quality medical care to all types of patients. They have completed additional education beyond an initial nursing program, holding either master’s of science in nursing (MSN) or a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree.
Establishing an Independent NP Practice: What to Know
June 28, 2022 – Sophia Khawly, MSNA nurse practitioner is passionate about helping people. Becoming an entrepreneur can be quite challenging. Once they become a business owner, they must develop a business plan, research and understand revenue models, and hire and train new staff.