by oaapn | Feb 9, 2022 | General
Self-Care Strategies – Hydrate! As we move forward in this new year, this is a perfect time to reflect, recenter, and take a look at your priorities. As a healthcare professional, your job is to take care of other people’s minds, bodies, and spirits—but how...
by oaapn | Jan 26, 2022 | NPs
Nursing is a constantly evolving, ever-changing field of practice and that is likely at least part of what drew you to the profession in the first place. It is not surprising then that at some point in your career, you may want to advance your career and consider...
by oaapn | Jan 13, 2022 | NPs
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...
by oaapn | Jan 6, 2022 | 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...
by oaapn | Nov 11, 2021 | General
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...