NPSchools.com Nursing Features
The nurse practitioner profession is growing at a rapid pace. And with growth comes change. Today’s nurse practitioners are dealing with staff shortages in rural areas, changes in educational standards, and battles for wider practice authority in select states. What will tomorrow’s nurse practitioners be concerned with? Our interview-based features and in-depth resource guides uncover the stories behind the big issues by talking to nurse practitioners who know the subject best.
An Expert’s Bona Fide Guide: Life as a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner (NP)
May 23, 2025 – Matt ZbrogThe ways in which we understand, treat, and manage pain are continuing to evolve at a rapid pace, applying increasingly nuanced and individual approaches to what was once seen as a uniform symptom. Pain management NPs are at the forefront of that evolution, helping to pioneer the biopsychosocial model of pain management and push the field forward through research into multimodal methods of treating pain.
How to Make Your Nurse Practitioner (NP) Resume Stand Out
May 13, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNCreating a unique resume as a nurse practitioner is lucrative to stand out from a sea of applicants. A resume communicates the brand of the NP and their qualifications. The job of a resume is to get you to the interview and then facilitate the relationship between you and the possible new employer.
Choosing an NP Specialization or Subspecialty: Your Options & The Selection Process
May 12, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNWhen choosing an NP specialty or sub-specialty, the NP should consider their past experiences as a nurse, and if they want to continue working in a similar specialty or try something different. They should contemplate if they would like to prioritize pay, work-life balance, or job satisfaction. They should also examine if they are looking for a field to be comfortable in or one that will challenge them.
Guide to the Most Useful Mobile Apps for Nurse Practitioners
May 9, 2025 – Kimmy GustafsonThe right mobile app can streamline a nurse practitioner’s day. Apps can now help diagnose complicated cases, provide references for medical conditions, supply detailed medication information, and even provide continuing education. Nurse practitioners can access these apps on their smartphones or tablets from their office, home, or exam room, streamlining patient care.
Day in the Life of a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP)
May 7, 2025 – Matt ZbrogNurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice providers play an increasingly important role in the American healthcare system. These are expertly trained health professionals capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective care to an aging population with varied needs. NPs deal in far more than just primary care: since the NP role was established in 1965, it’s grown to include a number of specializations, including gastroenterology.
Working as a Nurse Practitioner Abroad: A Travel NP’s Guide
April 18, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNCountries with opportunities for NPs to practice are the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Other countries starting to utilize NPs but still working on defining the scope of practice include Switzerland, the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, and Iceland.
Ask an NP: What to Know About Working in Rural Healthcare
April 10, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNWorking in rural health can be both challenging and rewarding. This population has a lot of health disparities and limited access to care. The amount of nurse practitioners joining rural healthcare increases each year.
How to Build a Professional Network as an NP Student
February 3, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNNP students can network in many ways, such as by joining professional organizations and attending conferences. They can connect with professors, preceptors, and clinical sites during rotations. They can leverage online platforms, engage with alumni, and volunteer.
What to Ask When Shadowing a Nurse Practitioner
October 30, 2024 – Sophia Khawly, MSNThey can learn to make clinical decisions and provide patient-centered and safe care. They can learn how to transition information taught in class into a practice environment. They can understand how to navigate complex patients and challenging decision-making.
Top Reasons to Start an Online MSN Program
August 28, 2024 – Sophia Khawly, MSNPursuing an online MSN program can be flexible and allow RNs to keep their full-time jobs. Nowadays, nurses can easily find accredited and respectable online MSN programs. These programs allow nurses to become advanced practice clinicians or transition into a career in leadership or education.