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Auscultate It! Super Quick Lung Sounds Tutorial
It’s interesting how much you can learn with a review of the most basic skills. …
6 Tips for Crushing a Virtual Nurse Practitioner Interview
Before the world of video calling, interviewing for a nurse practitioner position across state lines …
M.D. vs D.O.: What’s the Difference?
Have you ever worked with a D.O.? When I began practicing in the emergency department, …
Book Club: Critical Care: A New Nurse Faces Death, Life, and Everything in Between
Early in December, I imagined I would pick up I Am Malala while sitting by the fire …
The 6 Step Plan to Nurse Practitioner Certification Success
I love creating to-do lists, schedules, and filling in calendars. Having a written plan is …
3 Practical Tips for Preventing Nurse Practitioner Burnout
If you’re a nurse practitioner feeling the pressures of working in healthcare, there are a …
Splinting 101: An NP’s Guide to Immobilization
A few months ago, the medical director of the emergency department where I work made …
The 411 on Nurse Practitioner Prescribing
Prescribing is a core component of life as a nurse practitioner. While we advocate for …
Unexpected Perks of Working for a Small Practice
At first glance, working for a large practice can seem like the ideal opportunity, especially …
Clinical Decision Tools to Help Detect Blood Clots
I love a good algorithm. Evidence-backed decision trees and clear-cut clinical calculation tools help guide …
9 Practical Tips for Conquering Night Shift Fatigue
Last night my husband and I went to dinner with friends which happened to be …
5 Online Trauma CME Resources for Nurse Practitioners
The hospital where I work has recently upped its trauma level status. So, it has …
