The other day at work I informed an elderly patient and her family that unfortunately she had a...

Every NP needs a little help from time to time. Have a patient with multiple antibiotic allergies...

Oh, the dreaded nursing school clinical hours. Former nurse practitioner students have warned you...

The decision between becoming a physician or a nurse practitioner is a pivotal one for many...

A major decision I had to make on my path to becoming a nurse practitioner was which type of...

As you know if you are a regular reader of my blog, I am endlessly thankful for my career as a...

We’ve all been lured by the influence of pharmaceutical companies. From free lunches and snacks to...

The concept of genetics-based medicine seems simple enough- look a a person’s DNA and use it to...

Here’s how the typical patient visit ends in my experience. I tell the patient, say an individual...

National Nurse Practitioner week is coming to an end. I hope you received a little recognition for...

Nurse practitioners are a power house in the health care system. We are steadily gaining more legal...

It’s finally here! This week, November 11-17, is National Nurse Practitioner Week. Throughout this...