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AANP vs ANCC: Nurse Practitioner Certification
Choosing between the AANP vs ANCC is an important decision to make for future Nurse Practitioners! While both exams are similar, there are significant differences between the two!
9 Nursing Medication Errors that KILL
Nursing medication errors can literally kill patients, and nurses are on the front lines and need to be vigilant in preventing them from happening!
Nurse Practitioner vs Physician Assistant
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants BOTH are great members of the healthcare team. But what is the difference in their education, job role, and salary?
5 Questions to Ask Before Calling the Doctor
Improve your problem-solving and clinical judgment as a nurse by asking yourself these important 5 questions before calling the doctor!
Calling the Doctor – Giving Nurse to Provider report
Calling the Doctor as the Nurse can be NERVE WRACKING! This was a MAJOR point of anxiety for me when I first started working as a nurse. Learn how to give phone report like a pro!
Tips for New Nurse Practitioners
No matter what setting you start in, utilize the resources you have available to you, work your butt off, and constantly be open to learning – and you will succeed! But to help you on your journey – here are 6 of my best tips for clinical practice!
10 Clinical Calculators for Inpatient Providers
For inpatient providers, there are many different tools and calculations which can help with risk stratification, prevention, diagnosis, and management. These clinical calculators are sure to be useful to you during your shift in the hospital!
NP vs MD – Which Path to Choose?
Both physicians and Nurse Practitioners have similar job roles, but what exactly is the difference between their education and training? Both careers are challenging and rewarding, but they are both very different. This article explains the difference in education, training, and job role of both.
How Much Do Nurse Practitioners Make?
Have you ever wondered how much Nurse Practitioners make? Have you considered becoming a nurse practitioner? If so, you don’t want to miss this information to help you plan your future!
Six Steps for Sepsis Management
Sepsis is very common within the hospital and has a high mortality rate. Whether you are the nurse, nurse practitioner, or doctor – you need to know the steps to take in the management of this clinical syndrome.
Nurse to Physician – Is there a Shortcut?!
Have you ever wondered about going back to become a physician? Is there an RN to MD fast-track? Is it right for me, and what do I need to know before starting?
Cardiac Lab Interpretation and Troponin
It is essential that nurses be able to interpret cardiac labs – it could literally be the difference between life and death for your patients! Learn about cardiac labs including Troponin, CK, CK-MB, and BNP – and what these labs could mean for your patients!