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By: Sirena Bridges MSPH, MSN, FNP-BC, CCDS, FHRS After being a cardiology nurse practitioner for over 15 years, I’ve realized that everything about nursing can’t truly be understood until you live it. In nursing school, you’re taught about compassion, fatigue, and burnout. However, nothing can prepare you for those days when you’ve given everything you have; and then some; yet it still feels like it’s not enough. We’ve all had those days, and if you haven’t yet, you will. In

For nurse practitioners with a DNP, the title “Doctor” reflects evidence-based expertise and leadership. This piece explores why clarity, co

By: Curry Bordelon, DNP, MBA, CRNP, ANEF, FNAP How many times have we heard this..."Nursing is more than a profession—it’s a calling." ...

By: Leslie Hopkins DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC After more than 30 years in nursing education and clinical practice as a primary care nurse...

By: Nathan Duitch BA, BSN, RN former Army Captain Bottom Line Up Front: With the ridiculous cost of education today, the G.I. Bill is a...

By: Dr. Grace Sun DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Let’s be honest—when you hear “artificial intelligence” , you either picture a robot nurse charting faster than you ever could… or you flash to a dystopian future where ChatGPT diagnoses your patient, discharges them, and then replaces you on the schedule. Take a deep breath. You’re still employed. But yes—AI is here.  And it’s not just hanging out in sci-fi movies or your Spotify algorithm anymore. It's showing up in nursing education, cli

By: Randee Masciola, DNP, APRN-CNP, WHNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree has been steadily gaining...

By: John Hong Kim DNP, RN, APRN, FNP   Transitioning from Registered Nurse (RN) to Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an exciting but demanding...

By: Dr. Mark Miller DNP, AGACNP Nurses hold one of the most critical responsibilities in healthcare: providing care to those in need. We...