Nurse Practitioner Blog

Join me as I reflect, write, and explore my journey as a nurse practitioner.

Policy & Advocacy

Are NP doctors real doctors? Learn more about our profession’s changing role in modern medicine.

 

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Career & DNP

Should you pursue a DNP and what opportunities does it bring? Learn how to evolve your career.

 

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Health Technology

How will technology impact the healthcare system? Learn more about a nurses role in emerging technologies.

 

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Books & Gifts

Not sure what computer to get for nursing school? Trying to find the perfect study guide? Check out these reviews.

 

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Policy & Advocacy

Learn about our profession’s changing role in modern medicine.

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Career & DNP

Learn how to evolve your career.

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Career & DNP

Nurse Practitioners: Negotiating Your Salary is Non-Negotiable

To all my nurse practitioner (NP) colleagues: never accept the first offer and always ask for a raise. Remember, every raise, no…

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Career & DNP

This Nurse Practitioner’s Journey from Clinical Practice to High-Tech

I started my career as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, diagnosing and treating mental health conditions across the lifespan. Today I work in…

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Career & DNP

Can a Nurse Practitioner do that?

Do you every feel like a broken record, constantly explaining your profession and expertise to friends, family members, and even other coworkers?…

Health Technology

Learn about a nurse’s role in emerging technologies.

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Health Technology

7 Ways Microsoft Hololens Will Transform Healthcare

Microsoft recently announced their HoloLens, the first holographic computer that allows users to interact with holograms in their physical environment. While it looks…

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Health Technology

Taking Notes with the SP3

Over the last few days, I have received a bunch of emails with questions about the Surface Pen and its ability to take notes…

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Health Technology

5 Ways the Surface Pro 3 Makes College Easier

I continue to receive emails from my readers about the super sweet Surface Pro 3 (SP3). In the past, I’ve written about how it’s the…

Books & Gifts

Let’s be honest, it’s mostly books.

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Books & Gifts

Holiday Gift Giving Guide For Busy Nurses

Is it that time again! I feel like I just bought everyone a gift! And, I am still a little embarrassed about that gift…

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Books & Gifts

All I Want for Christmas is Psychiatric Books

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I just email blasted my family with a holiday wish list, which no doubt, included a long list of books….

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Books & Gifts

Nurse Practitioner of Ergonomics

Right now I am in school full time at DeSales University; I have been spending many hours sitting at my desk in…