Progress on The Future of Nursing
I originally published this article on The Barton Blog. It was mid-October 2010, and I was in my final year of nursing school….
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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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Top Issues Facing the U.S. Healthcare System
The United States healthcare system has a few issues. Well, maybe a bunch of issues. Fortunately for me, I’ve had the opportunity…
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National Nurse Practitioner Week 2015 Fast Facts
Nurse practitioners (NPs) have a special reason to celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 8 – 14, 2015. Fifty years ago, at the University…
Career & DNP
Learn how to evolve your career.
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
Health Technology
Learn about a nurse’s role in emerging technologies.
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A Quick Review of Antidepressant Induced Mania
I first became interested in antidepressant induced mania (AIM) after reading the research narrative titled, “Suspected Antidepressant-Induced Switch to Mania in Unipolar…
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Microsoft Band & the Future of Healthcare
Recently, on October 6, I had the insane opportunity to attend the Microsoft Media Briefing and Launch Party in NYC for their new Windows…
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Healthcare Use-Cases for Microsoft Surface 3
Earlier this year, Microsoft released a new version of their famous Surface devices, the Surface 3. The new laplet is jam packed with…
Books & Gifts
Let’s be honest, it’s mostly books.
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New Psychopharmacology Reference Book!
If there is one topic I can’t get enough of, it’s psychopharmacology: from Dan Stein’s Philosophy of Psychopharmacology to Christopher Doran’s Prescribing Mental Health Medication, I…
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Affordable Personal Shoppers for Busy Nurses
Need a new interview outfit? Need an entire closet make-over but can’t quite find the time between making dinner for 5 and…
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Must-Read Books for New Grad FNPs
Dermatology for Advanced Practice Clinicians Dermatology for Advanced Practice Clinicians offers a practical yet comprehensive approach for care of patients with skin disease….