Experts
Both current and aspiring advanced practice nurses can benefit from the advice of seasoned professionals. Through interviews and expert-written content from professors, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and other APRNs, discover what to expect from various career paths, including information about job challenges and state practice authority laws.
Day in the Life of a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (NP)
September 9, 2025 – Matt ZbrogWomen’s health is a specialty practice area that continues to grow and evolve. Advocacy and social justice are baked into its DNA. WHNPs take a truly holistic approach to care, considering the relationships between class, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation when treating their patients.
Crushing a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Job Interview
September 4, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNWhen an NP is scheduled for a job interview, the site has already determined that the NP has most of the qualifications required for the position. Now they want to see if they like the NP and if they are as good as they seem on paper.
Ask a Professor: The Practice Environment in Louisiana
September 4, 2025 – Matt ZbrogLouisiana has over 4,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) who are expertly trained in providing high-quality, patient-centered care across a wide range of specialties—and utilizing them to their full capabilities would be a windfall for all Louisianans.
An NP’s Guide to the Latest Weight Loss Medications
August 14, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNIt has been exciting for both patients and providers to have a new treatment option for obesity. The GLP-1 medications such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide have proven to be effective in weight loss. However, just like any medication, side effects may occur.
Day in the Life of a Correctional Nurse Practitioner (NP)
August 13, 2025 – Matt ZbrogThroughout most of history, the standard of care in correctional medicine has been poor, but correctional NPs have helped change it for the better. This is a young and impactful specialty practice area where NPs can play a significant role in shaping the future of the field.
A Guide to Non-Clinical Careers for Nurse Practitioners
August 12, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNFortunately for NPs burned out by patient care, there are many non-clinical roles they can explore, such as teaching, research, informatics, and consulting. Some of these positions are remote, while others have flexible hours.
A Guide to Finding an NP Preceptor
August 11, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNFortunately, some schools match their students with a local preceptor. If the future NPs school does not offer this benefit, the student may find their preceptor through work, networking, or cold calling. Nowadays, several companies even match NP students with a preceptor for a small fee.
First Year as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) – What to Know
August 5, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNThe first year working as an NP is very important in the NP's career in order to expand on the knowledge base that was established during their education. During this year, many of the skills and education that were gained during their graduate program are practiced and reinforced. This is when the NP begins the transition from being an RN.
Creating and Maintaining a CAQH Profile
July 30, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNRegistering for a CAQH profile allows providers to self-report education, work history, malpractice history, and other demographics. This information creates an online credentialing profile so insurance companies can easily access and verify the details.
Ask a Professor: Georgia’s NPs and the Fight for Full Practice Authority
July 29, 2025 – Matt ZbrogAs the Baby Boomers enter retirement, the nation is experiencing a worsening primary care crunch: more and more Americans need primary care services, but medical schools aren’t supplying enough primary care physicians to meet that need. The problem is particularly acute in Georgia, which ranks 41st in the nation for overall health.