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How Likely Are You to Get Into an East Coast FNP Program?

February 20, 2019

From ivy leagues to smaller, private colleges, the east coast boasts a plethora of highly sought after family nurse practitioner programs. Continuing with our series on acceptance rates, here’s what faculty at east coast schools had to say about the likelihood of being accepted into their masters FNP programs.

FNP Program Acceptance Rates: Midwest Schools

February 18, 2019

Looking at acceptance rates for nurse practitioner programs can be a little intimidating at first glance. Because the rate depends greatly on how many seats there are each semester versus the number of applications received, however, a low acceptance rate shouldn’t deter your from still applying to your programs of choice, especially if you meet or exceed the program’s admission criteria.

How Do You Become a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner?

February 11, 2019

During some downtime at work this afternoon, several nurses and I were discussing our need for some Botox...STAT. Our love of sunshine seems to be catching up with us resulting in unsightly, premature forehead wrinkles. Ultimately, we decided the solution to our problem was for these nurses to go back to school and become dermatology nurse practitioners. But how?

F.A.Q.s About Becoming an Emergency Nurse Practitioner

February 06, 2019

As a nurse practitioner in the emergency department I get asked a lot of questions about my job and my career path because, well, my job is pretty sweet. Yes, it is a job. But, when it comes to working, life as an ER NP is a pretty good gig. There is a lot of confusion in the nurse practitioner community about how to land a position working in the emergency department and what this process looks like. So, today I'll address some frequently asked questions to help clarify the confusion.

How Long Will You Feel Overwhelmed as a New Grad Nurse Practitioner?

February 05, 2019

Does new grad nurse practitioner life have you feeling frantic? Overwhelmed? Stressed out? Doubting your career decision? No matter the number of years you have worked as a nurse, or the caliber of the NP program you attended, it's inevitable that you'll experience these feelings as you begin your nurse practitioner career. You may even feel this way as a more experienced NP in a new setting. When can you expect to feel ease in your new role?

Nurse Practitioner Residency Opportunity in New Orleans

January 29, 2019

This week’s highly anticipated featured residency opportunity is located in New Orleans near the Gulf of Mexico, in the southern tip of beautiful Louisiana. Envision yourself working to improve the health and wellness of your community by providing accessible, affordable, culturally competent, community based primary preventive health care all with the support a new grad really needs. Now, imagine doing so by collaborating with community partners where teamwork with other providers is a must. Sound too good to be true?! Well, just wait because it gets better…

Million Dollar Questions that Make Diagnosis and Treatment a Sinch

January 23, 2019

I've been a nurse practitioner for more than ten years now. My face has a few more wrinkles than when I began practicing, however time has brought a few positive changes to my nurse practitioner life. Fortunately, over the years, I have gained valuable practice experience. Unlike my new grad years, my work is not accompanied by a feeling of being utterly stressed out or overwhelmed. Rather, I feel quite comfortable interacting with patients (new grads, you'll get there, too!).

NP Residency Opportunity in Oregon

January 20, 2019

Are you a new (or soon-to-be) nurse practitioner looking for an adventure out West? If you haven’t yet heard of Midlevels for the Medically Underserved (MMU), you can think about the program like a residency for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. You match with a facility that is a supportive place to learn and kick off your career while also participating in a didactic curriculum to boost your clinical knowledge. You can learn more about the program here.

How Much Will it Cost You to Add a DNP Degree?

January 11, 2019

Are you ready to jump on the DNP bandwagon? Since the introduction of the doctorate level degree for nurse practitioners, more and more NPs are choosing to take their education to the highest level. This leaves many of us who became nurse practitioners in the days when only a master's degree was offered feeling the pull to further our education as well. One of the first questions MSN-prepared NPs naturally ask is "How much will a post-master's DNP degree cost?".

Attend Our Nurse Practitioner Residency Info Session

January 03, 2019

Are you graduating from your nurse practitioner program in 2019? If so, you've got a lot of decisions to make. Where will you work once you wrap up your NP program? How will you continue to build upon the clinical foundation you've built in school? Life as a new grad NP is overwhelming. There's uncertainty about next employment steps and a lot of "I don't know's" in the clinical setting. I understand, I've been there.

Job Search Tips for NPs Graduating in 2019

December 20, 2018

If you're wrapping up your nurse practitioner program in 2019, you've come to the right place. In honor of your fresh start and the New Year we've got a link pack designed to help you land your first nurse practitioner job. So, if you aren't quite sure where to begin your job search, how to draft your resume, or have anxiety about questions you'll be asked in an interview, start here. We can't wait to see where 2019 takes you!

7 Posts to Help New Grads Make It in 2019

December 19, 2018

I'm super passionate about helping out new grad nurse practitioners. Starting out my career as an NP was one of the more stressful life experiences I've had and it led to a lot of anxiety and doubt - at least initially. I'm a success story here to tell you that if you push through that difficult year (and that sort-of difficult second year) of practice, you'll come out ahead. Working as a nurse practitioner has plenty of perks but you're going to need to grow your skill set, confidence and level of experience before you'll see them clearly. So how do you get from point A to point B?

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