--- title: ThriveAP Blog (106) description: Transition to practice best practices for organizations employing nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Training and tips for advanced practice providers. (106) --- [![My 2025 Nurse Practitioner New Year’s Resolutions](https://provider.thriveap.com/hubfs/December2024SocialsLandscape.png) PROVIDER BLOG ## My 2025 Nurse Practitioner New Year’s Resolutions December 16, 2024 ](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/my-nurse-practitioner-new-years-resolutions) ### STAY UP TO DATE WITH NEWS & BEST PRACTICES [Nurse Practitioner Career Advice](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-career-advice) ### [Have You Heard of This International Organization for NPs?](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/have-you-heard-international-organization-nps) Nov 09, 2014 Pack your bags! Networking for nurse practitioners is now a world-wide affair. While most of us are... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/have-you-heard-international-organization-nps) [General NP Information](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/general-np-information) [Clinical Tips and Tricks](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/clinical-tips-and-tricks) ### [The Anatomy of a Stethoscope](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/anatomy-stethoscope) Nov 05, 2014 I’m in the market for a new stethoscope. Thinking about how many bare backs that thing has touched... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/anatomy-stethoscope) [Nurse Practitioner Career Advice](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-career-advice) ### [NP Resume Red Flags- Avoid These Common Mistakes](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/np-resume-red-flags-avoid-these-common-mistakes) Nov 05, 2014 Job postings are often met with a flood of resumes from nurse practitioners vying for an interview.... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/np-resume-red-flags-avoid-these-common-mistakes) [Advanced Practice Legal Issues](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/advanced-practice-legal-issues) ### [Happy Election Day! 3 National Legislative Issues Affecting NPs](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/happy-election-day-3-national-legislative-issues-affecting-nps) Nov 04, 2014 Good morning! What are you up to on this election day? I neglected to vote early in some sort of an... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/happy-election-day-3-national-legislative-issues-affecting-nps) [Nurse Practitioner Lifestyle](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-lifestyle) ### [How Working as a Nurse Practitioner Affects My Marriage (for the Better!)](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/how-working-nurse-practitioner-affects-my-marriage-better) Nov 04, 2014 It’s inevitable that whatever career path you choose will affect your relationships. From your... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/how-working-nurse-practitioner-affects-my-marriage-better) [General NP Information](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/general-np-information) [Nurse Practitioner Career Advice](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-career-advice) ### [Nurse Practitioner Job Cover Letter Q&A](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/nurse-practitioner-job-cover-letter-qa) Nov 03, 2014 The nurse practitioner job search process can be exhausting. Not only have you applied for state... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/nurse-practitioner-job-cover-letter-qa) [General NP Information](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/general-np-information) [Nurse Practitioner Career Advice](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-career-advice) ### [What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know About New Hydrocodone Rules](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/what-nurse-practitioners-need-know-about-new-hydrocodone-rules) Nov 03, 2014 Last month, a new ruling from the DEA regarding hydrocodone went into effect. So, this month, when... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/what-nurse-practitioners-need-know-about-new-hydrocodone-rules) [General NP Information](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/general-np-information) [Nurse Practitioner Students](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-students) ### [7 Steps to Take After Submitting Nursing School Applications](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/7-steps-take-after-submitting-nursing-school-applications) Nov 03, 2014 By ThriveAP Intern and Nurse Practitioner Program Applicant Ashley Prince [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/7-steps-take-after-submitting-nursing-school-applications) [General NP Information](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/general-np-information) [Nurse Practitioner Career Advice](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-career-advice) ### [6 Tips for Starting Your New Nurse Practitioner Job Off Right](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/6-tips-starting-your-new-nurse-practitioner-job-right) Oct 31, 2014 Starting a new job is stressful. You’re managing relationships with new coworkers, facing a steep... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/6-tips-starting-your-new-nurse-practitioner-job-right) [General NP Information](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/general-np-information) [Nurse Practitioner Career Advice](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-career-advice) ### [3 Non-Traditional Job Opportunities for Nurse Practitioners](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/3-non-traditional-job-opportunities-nurse-practitioners) Oct 30, 2014 Looking for a job? Finding a nurse practitioner position can be frustrating in some markets.... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/3-non-traditional-job-opportunities-nurse-practitioners) [General NP Information](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/general-np-information) [Nurse Practitioner Lifestyle](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-lifestyle) ### [Patterned Scrubs for Fall that Work](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/patterned-scrubs-fall-work) Oct 30, 2014 I’m not usually a big patterned scrub wearer. I stick to my good ‘ole, road-tested, monochromatic... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/patterned-scrubs-fall-work) [Advanced Practice Legal Issues](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/advanced-practice-legal-issues) [Nurse Practitioner Career Advice](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-career-advice) ### [Are Healthcare Providers Legally Obligated to Treat Ebola Patients?](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/are-healthcare-providers-legally-obligated-treat-ebola-patients) Oct 29, 2014 Ebola has been a hot topic at the ER nurse’s station lately. In the wee morning hours when the... [Read More](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/are-healthcare-providers-legally-obligated-treat-ebola-patients)