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Geographical Earnings: Comparing Nursing Salaries Across the USA
Over the last several decades, the nursing profession has risen in popularity among aspiring professionals. One key reason for this is the financial stability found in these roles along with opportunities for career advancement.
This being the …
Navigating the World of Community Mental Health Nursing
There is little doubt that those who choose to commit themselves to the nursing profession are doing so out of generosity, selflessness, and a level of care that leaves lives changed. All of that applies to nurses at every level, but those who cho…
Empowering Patients and Families: The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Palliative Care
The role of a nurse practitioner (NP) offers various types of opportunities and experiences. While many NPs work from doctor’s offices or hospital floors, others focus on more specialized areas. One of these is caring for terminally ill and end-of…
Pros and Cons of Being an FNP in a Rural Community
Choosing to work in healthcare is a smart career choice. The demand for these services continues to grow as the population ages. Plus, the work can be extremely fulfilling!
Nurse practitioners in particular are becoming a bigger part of the hea…
The Complicated Role of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Formal nursing has played an important role in healthcare for over 150 years. Doctors diagnose and treat patients, but nurses handle patient care, including administering medication and checking vital signs.
Gradually, the role of nurses has expa…
10 Most In-Demand Nurse Practitioner Specialties
Nurse practitioners are a driving force in healthcare that provide meaningful care to scores of individuals. These professionals practice nursing at a high level and their duties often overlap with that of physicians. If you’re curious about pursu…
A Day in the Life of a Rural Nurse Practitioner
While the exact daily responsibilities vary according to the type of clinic or office where an NP works, most rural NPs enjoy a great deal of autonomy while performing a wide range of tasks.
Common Sense: Today’s Nurse Practitioner
There’s arguably no better time for NP’s to call their own shots, and no better time for healthcare administrators to apply this talent solution to meet their community’s need for care.
According to This Doctor, NPs Are Not the Cure for Rural Health Woes
““Apples and oranges” does not even come close to comparing the levels of knowledge and training between nurse practitioners and physicians,” says Dr. Sudhakar Madakasira.
Maximizing Reimbursement: What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know
As NPs treat greater numbers of patients, they must take steps to ensure that they are properly reimbursed for their services.