Education

Celebrate National NP Week: Transition from RN to APRN

If you work as a nurse, chances are you love using your skills, and your compassion, to care for others. Perhaps you have thought about expanding your skills and...

Exploring the Path to Becoming an FNP: Is a Post-MSN FNP Certificate Your Next Step?

In our ever-evolving world of healthcare, opportunities for growth are always knocking. And for many nurses with an...

Nursing Resume Do’s and Don’ts: How to Craft a Strong Resume

It's time to find a nursing job, and the first step is making sure your resume is top-tier. But...

Quiz: What Nursing Career Matches Your Personality?

For almost 20 years, Americans have rated the honesty and ethics of nurses the highest of all professions. Nursing is...

DNP vs. Ph.D. in Nursing: What’s the Difference?

As more nurses prepare to further their careers and advance their education, the choice between a Doctor of Nursing...

Graduate School: 5 Things You Need To Know Before You Go

Okay, it’s time to decide: Are you going to grad school or not? You’ve been circling around this decision for a while now and...

How Do I Deal With Certification Exams?

First, congratulations! Taking a certification exam is a major step, one that sets you apart as a dedicated expert. It has taken a lot...

PAs & NPs: What’s The Difference?

Health care has become more and more confusing over the years. With the addition of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) as health...

RN to BSN: Is Online Education For You?

So, this might sound a little off topic for The NP Mom, but I know many nurses read this blog – as well as...