Tips for Becoming a Nurse Practitioner

Tips for Becoming a Nurse Practitioner

One of the many benefits of a career in nursing is the ability to advance within the profession. One way to do this is to obtain a Master’s degree in nursing and become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). One type of APRN is a nurse practitioner (NP), a...
Health and Fitness Tips for APRNs

Health and Fitness Tips for APRNs

Being an APRN demands a high level of physical stamina and mental clarity, as the profession oftentimes requires spending large portions of each day on your feet, providing patient care, and making critical decisions about diagnoses and treatments. Focusing on your...
A Conversation with OAAPN President, Kelly Shank

A Conversation with OAAPN President, Kelly Shank

2021 Year In Review A Conversation with OAAPN President, Kelly Shank We sat down with OAAPN President, Kelly Shank, to discuss a few of the highlights of 2021 and reflects on her goals for OAAPN in 2022. What do you see as some of the highlights from 2021, both for...
The Importance of Practicing Gratitude in Healthcare

The Importance of Practicing Gratitude in Healthcare

Burnout is a very real thing and is being felt by healthcare professionals now more than ever. It can leave you feeling physically and mentally exhausted, less able to connect with patients, and unable to find meaning in work.  As the healthcare profession struggles...