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First-Time AANP Conference Attendee: Part 3
June 26, 2009 12:11 PM by Jennifer Ford

This is the third post in a series by first-time AANP conference attendees. Cheryll N. Simmons is a family nurse practitioner student at the University of Miami. At the completion of her program in August of 2009, she will continue her studies at UM, Read More...

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DNP More Expensive Than MD?
June 8, 2009 9:54 AM by Jill Rollet

When I think of how the economy is affecting NPs' decisions to pursue a doctor of nursing practice degree, two scenarios come immediately to mind: Someone who has recently lost a job might decide that now is the perfect time to go back to school. Alternatively, Read More...

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A Radical Economic Stimulus
January 29, 2009 8:33 AM by Michelle Pronsati

Today's Minneapolis Star Tribune features a guest editorial with an intriguing but radical proposal for stimulating economic recovery: Pay off all federally backed student loans. Wy Spano, director of the Masters of Advocacy and Political Leadership Program Read More...

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Doctorate of Nursing Practice Conference
October 10, 2008 9:55 PM by Jennifer Ford

A seed planted as a clinical doctorate project bloomed into the first annual doctorate of nursing practice conference . A group of DNP students from the University of Tennessee-Memphis created DNP LLC in 2006 to connect DNPs and DNP students, share information, Read More...

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Nursing Blog Hall of Fame
September 24, 2008 12:46 PM by Jennifer Ford

A compilation of 100 blogs by RNcentral.com is called "100 Best Blogs for Nursing Students." I'd venture to say that many of the blogs would also be interesting to NPs or NP students, such as " The Nurse Practitioner's Place " blog (number 37). Other Read More...

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NP Commencement Address
June 9, 2008 7:19 AM by Jill Rollet

Rosemary Kirousis graduated last week from the adult nurse practitioner program at the University of Massachusetts -- Worcester. Below is the commencement speech she gave. She plans to take her certification exam next month. Let her inspire you. A New Read More...

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NP Student Project Leads to Obesity Awareness Week
April 14, 2008 1:43 PM by Jennifer Ford

Several students in the public policy and nursing class at the University of Texas Medical Branch’s School of Nursing saw a class project become law during the 80th regular session of the Texas Legislature. The Daily News of Galveston County reported Read More...

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