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# [My Nurse Practitioner New Year's Resolutions | ThriveAP](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/my-nurse-practitioner-new-years-resolutions)

 Written by [Erin Tolbert, MSN, FNP-C](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/author/erin) | Dec 16, 2024 7:29:13 PM

I’m not a big New Year’s resolution maker.  I fall into the category of your typical make a resolution and forget about it a few days later kind of person.  Even in my not-so-old age I am apparently stuck in my ways.  But, perhaps this year since my blog is young and[ my nurse practitioner career](https://thriveap.com/blog/why-i-being-nurse-practitioner-and-you-should-become-one) is still evolving I can make and stick to some career related commitments.

Here are my 2025 nurse practitioner resolutions:

**1. Commit to Continued Learning**

I have[ reached the point in my career](https://thriveap.com/blog/whats-day-life-nurse-practitioner-really) where I have established a routine and am becoming proficient in my practice.  I have fewer questions than in the first years of my nurse practitioner career and can easily get by with a minimal amount of continued learning.  I am losing the zeal I once had for improving my medical knowledge.  This year, I pledge to continue learning, to research and address gaps in my medical knowledge and to become an even better master of clinical skills.  I have already taken the first step toward reaching this goal by subscribing to a monthly medical journal.

**2. Become a More Diligent NP Organization Member**

I admit I am pretty sure my[ AANP membership](https://www.aanp.org/) has lapsed.  I forgot to renew since I did not attend the national conference this year.  And, while I remain a member of my local nurse practitioner organization, the [Middle Tennessee Advanced Practice Nurses Association](https://www.mtapn.org/), I haven’t attended a meeting in a few months.  No, not even the ones held at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.  This year, I will [make these organizations a priority](https://thriveap.com/blog/should-you-be-part-nurse-practitioner-organization) by maintaining my membership status and becoming a more active member of my local NP organization.

**3. Attend a Nationally Known Medical Education Conference**

Naturally, I spend every last penny of the[ continuing education allowance](https://thriveap.com/blog/7-things-you-should-consider-nurse-practitioner-employment-contract) offered by my employer each year.  In the past, however, I have often chosen [my continuing education conferences](https://thriveap.com/blog/cme-adventure-update-paella-pulmonary-embolism) based on location (sun, sand and surf anyone?).  This year, I am going to attend an educationally heavy conference.  I will focus on education over vacation in order to improve my practice…and then if I have any money left I will find an additional offering at the beach!

**4. Become a Better Co-Worker**

No, I don’t think I’m all that bad to work with.  That being said, [practicing in the emergency department ](https://thriveap.com/blog/how-do-you-become-er-nurse-practitioner)I work alongside multiple nurses, phlebotomists, X-Ray and CT technicians and administrative staff members not to mention fellow NP’s and PA’s.  This year I want to foster better relationships with my co-workers.  Not necessarily deeper personal relationships, but I would like to show more understanding on busy days when staff members are under stress or take time to teach those working their way up in the medical profession.  I want to exhibit more leadership, to be calm, cool and collected and show patience under all circumstances.

***What are your nurse practitioner New Year’s resolutions for 2025?***

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