Continuing Education Resources for Emergency Nurse Practitioners
To maintain their national board-certification and their state licensures, emergency nurse practitioners (NPs) must complete a certain amount of continuing education on…
Posts By: Melissa DeCapua, DNP
Books & Gifts
10 Must-Read Books for Emergency Nurse Practitioners
Over the past decade, I’ve amassed quite the collection of books on the topic of medicine. I’ve written this post primarily for…
Career & DNP
How NPs and PAs Can Avoid Stagnant Salaries: 6 Strategies
Sometimes hard work doesn’t equate to a big reward. Sometimes you have to maneuver a little bit in order to shake out…
Career & DNP
What is the American Psychiatric Nurses Association?
I am frequently asked, “What is the American Psychiatric Nurses Association?” Founded in 1986, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) represents psychiatric…
Career & DNP
Certifications for NPs: How to Increase Your Job Opportunities
There are many certifications that enable nurse practitioners (NPs) to demonstrate their expertise in both clinical and nonclinical areas. Certifications can make your resume stand…
Career & DNP
Tips for Getting Started As a Telemedicine Provider
In the words of Beth Smolko, MMS, PA-C, “Telemedicine has arrived — are you ready?” Research has demonstrated the effectiveness and usefulness…
Career & DNP
The First Year: What You Need to Know During Your Transition from RN to NP
I still remember my first day on the job as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. The weeks leading up to my start date,…
Career & DNP
Your Guide to Finding an NP Preceptor
Some nurse practitioner programs require their students to find a clinical preceptor–someone who serves as a teacher, role model, leader, influencer, evaluator,…
Policy & Advocacy
Even Nurse Practitioners Face a Gender Pay Gap
We have all heard about the national gender pay gap–that women make 20% less than their equal male counterparts–but does this also…
Health Technology
How Augmented Reality is Changing Healthcare
With the release of Microsoft’s HoloLens, I couldn’t help but speculate about the impacts of augmented reality on the healthcare industry. While…