A DNP, or Doctor of Nursing Practice, is one of the two terminal doctorate degrees available in nursing. While the PhD is ideal for those interested in research or teaching, a DNP can help nurses advance on the clinical side or reach a manager or executive-level job. Plus, in a society that is seeing an increasing shortage of doctors, nurses who hold DNPs are filling a critical role. Discover more about the autonomy some states are now offering DNPs and how this degree can help further your career. Filling an Important Need Anyone who has visited a doctor’s office recently […]

Hospital resources can be subject to intense competition, especially in non-profit hospitals with limited budgets or hospitals in smaller counties. This means nurses need to appeal for budgets to improve their working conditions and make patient experiences better. Nurse leaders are typically appointed as key stakeholders to attend board meetings and help finance departments allocate their budgets. Here are some reasons why nurse leaders’ involvement in hospital planning is crucial for patient success: Nurse Leaders Highlight Workplace Problems Image via Flickr by karlhans Nurse leaders serve as the main voice of the staff during board meetings and budget reviews. When […]

A Look at Nurses in the Media Here you are looking for information on earning your nurse practitioner degree online, only to stumble across another subject that intensifies your passion for nursing … Television Stereotypes From Hot Lips Houlihan on MASH in the 1970’s to the modern Nurse Jackie, nurses are played by women. They are typically the ones who help the male doctors, so they can be the heroes in every episode. It’s 2014 – shouldn’t television catch up with modern times? We know there are ER nurses who work tireless hours in the inner cities of America, patching […]