APRN Guides
Pursuing an advanced nursing career is challenging, but there is a wealth of scholarship opportunities, professional associations, salary guides, and more to help aspiring APRNs. Check out our authoritative resource guides below.
The Benefits of Mentorship as a Nurse Practitioner
October 1, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNA productive mentee/mentor relationship may identify and remedy a novice nurse’s weaknesses and gaps in education. It assists in the merging of nursing philosophy, which is the foundation of nurse practitioner training, and the medical care model, which is the foundation for the practice of healthcare.
A Nurse Practitioner’s Complete Guide to Getting a Raise
September 22, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNOne of the best times to ask for a raise is during an NP’s annual performance review. Be prepared with a list of accomplishments, copies of patient satisfactory reviews, and productivity statistics to support the ask for a raise.
An NP’s Perspective: How Nurse Practitioners Can Decrease Healthcare Costs
September 18, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNAccording to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, nurse practitioners are a proven answer to the evolving movement towards preventative health care and wellness. Evidence has proven that NPs consistently provide cost-effective, high-quality care to patients. This has been exhibited in various healthcare settings, such as primary care, acute care, and long-term care.
Crushing a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Job Interview
September 4, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNWhen an NP is scheduled for a job interview, the site has already determined that the NP has most of the qualifications required for the position. Now they want to see if they like the NP and if they are as good as they seem on paper.
A 2025-2026 Guide to Preceptorships for NPs
August 25, 2025 – Matt ZbrogPreceptorships are particularly useful for NP students and NPs who are transitioning into a new specialty area, and they are almost always required to complete an MSN or DNP degree program.
What are the Best States for NPs & Other APRNs (2025-26)?
August 22, 2025 – Matt ZbrogBest will always be a somewhat subjective term. But below you’ll find the most pertinent data points for NPs and APRNs in each state, so you can make your own determinations.
An NP’s Guide to the Latest Weight Loss Medications
August 14, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNIt has been exciting for both patients and providers to have a new treatment option for obesity. The GLP-1 medications such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide have proven to be effective in weight loss. However, just like any medication, side effects may occur.
A Guide to Non-Clinical Careers for Nurse Practitioners
August 12, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNFortunately for NPs burned out by patient care, there are many non-clinical roles they can explore, such as teaching, research, informatics, and consulting. Some of these positions are remote, while others have flexible hours.
A Guide to Finding an NP Preceptor
August 11, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNFortunately, some schools match their students with a local preceptor. If the future NPs school does not offer this benefit, the student may find their preceptor through work, networking, or cold calling. Nowadays, several companies even match NP students with a preceptor for a small fee.
First Year as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) – What to Know
August 5, 2025 – Sophia Khawly, MSNThe first year working as an NP is very important in the NP's career in order to expand on the knowledge base that was established during their education. During this year, many of the skills and education that were gained during their graduate program are practiced and reinforced. This is when the NP begins the transition from being an RN.