Published by admin on Wed May 25, 2011
A Nurse Practitioner, or NP, is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who has completed a graduate-level education that usually involves earning a master’s degree, and in some cases a PhD. All nurse practitioners must take and complete the same exam as registered nurses and are often asked to take an another exam later specifically for NP certification in their state. There are also many specialties offered as a nurse practitioner such as family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, and others.
With loads of educational requirements and a dedication and responsibility to patients, it can all be overwhelming for existing and studying nurse practitioners. However, there are literally over 100,000 other nurse practitioners out there, many of which share their wisdom over the web. To keep time spent researching them all down, we have collected the below 30 must read web resources for nurse practitioners. They are essential for students, practicing nurses, and even patients who want to know more about the people caring for them. [click to continue…]
Published by Erin Johansson on Sun Oct 31, 2010
If the statement that doctors are the third leading cause of death is true, then preventative medicine may be the solution to staying healthy. Health and wellness blogs are a rich resource for information on how to stay out of the clutches of doctors and hospitals — and also on how to negotiate them when you find it necessary to use them. If you are considering a career as a nurse practitioner, you will be interested in a wide range of health information. The list that follows is alphabetical within five categories of health and wellness topics. [click to continue…]
Published by Erin Johansson on Fri Sep 10, 2010
The nurse practitioner is a new breed of medical expert, one that is making a difference for those patients who need medical care. The first NP class was developed in 1965, and the first master’s degree program for NPs was started in 1980. Since then, many individuals have stood out as shining examples of nursing advocacy and patient advocacy and treatment. In this list of notable NPs, you may discover some familiar names as well as some new names — all have made inroads in developing the NP profession as a trustworthy and competent career. [click to continue…]
