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How to balance work, life, and school during a FNP program
As a prior family nurse practitioner (FNP) student, I understand the (almost) daily challenges of balancing work, life, and school. My first several semesters of FNP school were hard, but it was mainly asynchronous coursework that I could work on during my own time. But once clinicals started, it became increasingly more…
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Ask an FNP: Is becoming an FNP for me?
Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner is a big career move that requires careful consideration and planning. As a practicing FNP, I was in the same boat many years ago, wondering if it was the right path for me. Here are a few things to initially consider, and that I’ve learned along the way: Education time: To become an…
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Are you the first in your family to work in the medical field?
Hi, my name is Kelsey and I am the first person in my family to work in the medical field.🏥 My decision to become a nurse, and ultimately a Family Nurse Practitioner, was based on a desire to make a difference in patient's lives and contribute to the well-being of my community. Fortunately, my family is very supportive of…
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Nurse Practitioners & Patient Education👩🏽⚕️👨🏼⚕️🧑🏻⚕️👨🏽⚕️🩺
I am so proud to be a nurse practitioner as so much of healthcare is focused on treatments and procedures, and much of what we do is preventative care. We work to prevent diseases from happening in the first place which is truly a noble cause.♥️ The reward is never apparent, and we rarely receive the credit, but health…