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    Ask a Nurse: As an NP, Do I Need an MBA to Own a Business?

    Ask a Nurse: As an NP, Do I Need an MBA to Own a Business?

    Thinking about getting your MBA? If you are a nurse practitioner business owner or in a leadership position in a healthcare facility, learn more about the pros and cons of obtaining an MBA.

    Jul 26, 2023
    Ask a Nurse: What Are My Choices as an NP if I Don’t Want To Open My Own Practice?

    Ask a Nurse: What Are My Choices as an NP if I Don’t Want To Open My Own Practice?

    Explore these eight alternatives for nurse practitioners who do not want to open their own practice.

    Jul 21, 2023
    Ask a Nurse: What Have You Learned as a Nurse That Nursing School Didn’t Teach You?

    Ask a Nurse: What Have You Learned as a Nurse That Nursing School Didn’t Teach You?

    While you learn the basics of patient care in nursing school, experienced nurses know that the real learning starts on the job. Learn six crucial lessons that nursing school doesn’t teach.

    May 31, 2023
    Ask a Nurse: Why Did You Become a Nurse?

    Ask a Nurse: Why Did You Become a Nurse?

    Nursing offers a unique set of opportunities in a variety of fields. Check out how it can be a means to an end, just like any other career.

    Apr 11, 2023
    Ask a Nurse: What Is the Quickest Way to Become an FNP?

    Ask a Nurse: What Is the Quickest Way to Become an FNP?

    There are several paths to become a family nurse practitioner. Discover the shortest route you can take to practice.

    Feb 10, 2023
    Ask a Nurse: MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs Are Changing to DNP Programs by 2025. What Does This Mean for Me?

    Ask a Nurse: MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs Are Changing to DNP Programs by 2025. What Does This Mean for Me?

    Some nursing organizations propose requiring a DNP as the entry-level education for NPs. How could this affect graduates, and who supports the change?

    May 31, 2024
    Ask a Nurse: How Do I Deal With Imposter Syndrome as a New Nurse Practitioner?

    Ask a Nurse: How Do I Deal With Imposter Syndrome as a New Nurse Practitioner?

    Suffering from imposter syndrome (IS) as a new nurse practitioner? Research shows IS is more common in high-achievers. Learn more about the phenomenon and how you can manage and eventually overcome it.

    Mar 8, 2023
    Ask a Nurse: What Are the Must-Have Gadgets as a Nurse?

    Ask a Nurse: What Are the Must-Have Gadgets as a Nurse?

    Check out these must-have gadgets that can help improve the administration of patient care and make nurses’ shifts run more smoothly.

    Feb 11, 2023
    Ask a Nurse: Is It OK to Date a Nurse Coworker?

    Ask a Nurse: Is It OK to Date a Nurse Coworker?

    When you spend hours together each week, an attraction can develop. Consider the benefits and challenges to dating a nurse coworker.

    Apr 6, 2023