Working in healthcare is demanding on many levels from which nurse practitioners are not immune. As with any problem, identifying the cause of the iss...
After graduating from my NP program, I sat down to craft the perfect resume only to be met with the sinking feeling I had nothing to put on it. I bec...
Working from home has plenty of perks. If you feel burnt out from your time on the hospital floor or from going through the doors of the clinic day af...
How do you stand out as a nurse practitioner? Many times it seems our employers focus exclusively on patient volume (and often they do!), but there ar...
Are you dreaming of working in a clinic that will assist you grow in to the autonomous NP you strive to be? Are you a recent grad thinking about parti...
This weekend I went on a getaway with a professional group I am affiliated with. While our weekend had a strict agenda, the theme for the weekend lent...
Applying to a nurse practitioner program involves a lot of paperwork. You must draft a personal statement, send in transcripts, and obtain letters of ...
Pain management is basically a dirty word among nurse practitioners and physician assistants today. We shun patients on long-term pain medications and...
I have run two marathons thus far in my life. I’m not sure if there will be more to come as I have a love-hate relationship with the sport. Distance r...
By Justine Fischer, Nursing Student and ThriveAP Contributor
One of the most important, yet often overlooked, factors to consider when searching for your next nurse practitioner position is company culture. Just...
My first nurse practitioner job offer was made over lunch at a local restaurant. Since then, I’ve met colleagues for coffee and had business meetings ...
