Before the world of video calling, interviewing for a nurse practitioner position across state lines meant incurred travel expenses and additional str...
Have you ever worked with a D.O.? When I began practicing in the emergency department, there was a clear favorite of mine when it came to which doc I ...
Early in December, I imagined I would pick up I Am Malala while sitting by the fire with a cup of cocoa over Christmas break. I had the book download...
I love creating to-do lists, schedules, and filling in calendars. Having a written plan is grounding, giving my day, week, month, or year, direction. ...
If you’re a nurse practitioner feeling the pressures of working in healthcare, there are a few practical ways you can maintain motivation and even ent...
A few months ago, the medical director of the emergency department where I work made a request. He asked that MD’s, NPs and PAs keep an eye on the nu...
Prescribing is a core component of life as a nurse practitioner. While we advocate for lifestyle change and encourage alternate therapies, sometimes m...
At first glance, working for a large practice can seem like the ideal opportunity, especially if you’re a new grad nurse practitioner. With bigger ben...
I love a good algorithm. Evidence-backed decision trees and clear-cut clinical calculation tools help guide my practice as a nurse practitioner. They ...
Last night my husband and I went to dinner with friends which happened to be the same day I was transition back to reality from night shift mode. I fe...
The hospital where I work has recently upped its trauma level status. So, it has come to my attention, there is now a trauma-related continuing educat...
The Guide to a Graceful Exit for Nurse Practitioners
