Choosing Your NP Career Path: Why It’s Okay If You’re Still Unsure
Not sure if NP school is the right move? Learn how to choose the right NP career path and why feeling unsure might be exactly where you’re supposed to be.
Not sure if NP school is the right move? Learn how to choose the right NP career path and why feeling unsure might be exactly where you’re supposed to be.
Let’s sit down for a minute — coffee or tea optional, honesty required. If you’re thinking about your first nurse practitioner job, or you’re in the thick of it right now, questioning every clinical decision you make, this one’s for you. Because your first NP role? It’s part school, part trial by fire, and a […]
Let’s get into something that doesn’t show up in the brochure. When people think about becoming a nurse practitioner, they usually think about the degree, the title, the schedule change, and maybe the salary bump. What they don’t talk about — what I didn’t fully understand until I was sitting with a 50% on my […]
If you’ve been scrolling YouTube trying to decide whether to go back to school to become a nurse practitioner, you’ve probably seen the titles. “Becoming an NP wasn’t worth it.” “I regret becoming a nurse practitioner.” “Why you shouldn’t go to NP school.” Those videos hurt my heart a little — but I’ll be honest: […]
One of the most common questions I get at work—from nurses I respect, nurses who are solid clinicians, nurses who are honestly just trying to figure out their next move—is this: “Where did you go to NP school?” I tell them my alma mater (University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, yes, I’m very proud). In […]
The other morning, I was walking around the lake before work with the sun beaming, ducks gliding with their ducklings across the water, the air calm and warm. I take that walk almost every day before my shift. It’s my way to breathe and ground myself before spending ten hours in an emergency department full […]
Compassion Fatigue: The Wake-Up Call That Started My Self-Care Journey In my first few years as a PICU nurse, I was full of passion and drive. I took pride in being the one people could count on by stepping up for the sickest patients, mentoring new staff, and leading when needed. But then I noticed […]
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week to all of my fellow nurse practitioners. November is always an interesting month for me to reflect on my career as a Nurse Practitioner. I became certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner in November of 2008. A fun fact is that I have practiced as a nurse practitioner longer than I […]
I’m back! It has been almost a month since I wrote a post and time surely flew by. Firstly, let me wish all my nurses a Happy Nurses Week. During this week, I am reminded of my role as a nurse and the amazing things I have been able to accomplish in my career.. and […]
Wellbeing is the new buzzword alongside resilience and mindfulness. Many industries are experiencing burnout. In my opinion, all healthcare professionals have probably experienced some form of burnout in the last 2 years, even if they are not aware. The definition for wellbeing is: A state of happiness and contentment, with low levels of distress, overall […]