What is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Worth?
Have you ever wondered how much a nurse practitioner is worth? How much revenue do they generate every year, and how does…
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Policy & Advocacy
Are NP doctors real doctors? Learn more about our profession’s changing role in modern medicine.
Career & DNP
Should you pursue a DNP and what opportunities does it bring? Learn how to evolve your career.
Health Technology
How will technology impact the healthcare system? Learn more about a nurses role in emerging technologies.
Books & Gifts
Not sure what computer to get for nursing school? Trying to find the perfect study guide? Check out these reviews.
Policy & Advocacy
Learn about our profession’s changing role in modern medicine.
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Are Nurse Practitioner Doctors Real Doctors?
No longer are physicians the only healthcare professionals with a doctorate degree (i.e., MD or DO). Pharmacy recently transitioned to doctoral preparation,…
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Economics Experts Support NP Independent Practice
I remember the moment clearly. I received an email from one of my friends at the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners. The subject…
Career & DNP
Learn how to evolve your career.
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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…
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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…
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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…
Health Technology
Learn about a nurse’s role in emerging technologies.
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One Essential App to Organize Your Medical Career
Ever have trouble tracking organizing your license, credentials, continuing education, DEA number, NPI number, or prescriptive authority? I recently stumbled across this…
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Healthcare Trends 2016: A Nurse Practitioner’s Guide
In 2015, nurse practitioners celebrated their 50th anniversary, the Affordable Care Act turned five, and the healthcare technology industry continued to boom….
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What Are The Best Cities For Healthcare Startups?
With the passing of the Affordable Care Act and the increasing demand for transparent, accountable, and patient-centered services, the American healthcare system is ripe…
Books & Gifts
Let’s be honest, it’s mostly books.
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Best Psychopharmacology Books for Mental Health Clinicians
To demonstrate my bibliophilia, I included a picture above of my psychiatry books (I’m sure you recognize some of those). So, let’s…
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Considering a DNP? Read These Books First.
I completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) about a year ago from DeSales University in Center Valley, PA. Along the way I read…
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Modern Scrubs for Nurse Practitioners
Since I started Modern Nurse, I’ve received more emails than I can count asking questions about scrubs. Well, I’m hear to say that…