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Practice Makes Proficient
May 24, 2012 8:55 AM by Elizabeth Huston
One of the hardest things in NP school was getting the hang of the speculum exam. I never thought I'd be able to do it with any proficiency. I even borrowed a speculum from my GYN preceptor and practiced opening and closing, inserting and withdrawing Read More...
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Lasting Learning Opportunities
March 29, 2012 9:08 AM by Beverly Clayton
In this profession it is an honor and privilege to be a part of someone's care. Being a nurse for so many years, I never dreamed that I would have the opportunities I have been afforded by being a practitioner. While this is not earth shattering, I just Read More...
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After Certification
March 2, 2012 7:28 AM by Elizabeth Huston
For those of you who are waiting to take the boards and plan to practice in North Carolina, my home state, there is still a fairly long and winding road ahead of you to NP officialdom. There's not much room for preplanning since everything must happen Read More...
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Pursuing a DNP
January 26, 2012 9:09 AM by Beverly Clayton
There are changes coming in the next three years. As we know, AACN recommends that by 2015 an entry level to an advanced degree for a nurse practitioner is a DNP. Embracing education and also being proactive, I decided to pursue my DNP. I researched several Read More...
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First NP Job: Something to Celebrate
December 29, 2011 1:21 PM by Elizabeth Huston
On Monday, October 17, 2011, I started my NP job at the Martin-Tyrrell-Washington District Health Department. Over the 5 days of my first week on the job, I rotated to all three HDs in the district and attended the October 17th grand opening of Martin Read More...
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A Certified NP!
December 8, 2011 9:30 AM by Elizabeth Huston
At 1:43 p.m. on October 7, 2011, I officially became Elizabeth Lum Huston, NP-C! I took the AANP certification, as most of my classmates had, though, never one to hedge my bets, I have applied to take the ANCC certification as well. I had close to 1 hour Read More...
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Treating Addiction in Prison
September 1, 2011 1:50 PM by Beverly Clayton
While watching television the other day, I noted a commercial for a pain reliever medication. I have seen this commercial numerous times but this day I found the marketing approach interesting. The scenario goes as follows: a woman suffering from arthritis Read More...
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A Clinic Absorbed by a Healthcare System
August 25, 2011 1:01 PM by Elizabeth Huston
What I most enjoy about the clinic in Aurora is its leisurely pace and the luxury of time with each patient — time to go beyond social niceties and actually learn something about them, time to delve into other factors that might mitigate the presenting Read More...
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Bringing Primary Care Home
August 18, 2011 3:16 PM by Samantha Damren
During this final rotation I have the opportunity to participate in home-based primary care. This program is directly influenced by Dr. Mary Naylor’s research and application of transitional care from the hospital to the home. Patients enrolled in this Read More...
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When the Boss Goes on Vacation
August 11, 2011 4:12 PM by Beverly Clayton
The saying, "When the cat's away the mice will play" may only apply to animals. The first time my collaborating physician went on vacation, she did not tell me until the day before. She thought that I might worry if she gave me too much time to think Read More...
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Skipping My NP Graduation Ceremony
June 30, 2011 11:43 AM by Elizabeth Huston
Well, I skipped the graduation ceremony. An email was sent a couple of days before with instructions for parking and the goings-on at the ceremony. My family (parents in their 70s) would have to trek ~2 miles from the parking garage to the vicinity of Read More...
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Receiving a Humanitarian Award at NP Graduation
June 9, 2011 11:48 AM by Elizabeth Huston
I was flabbergasted and beyond honored to be chosen as the 2011 recipient of the Bonnie Jones Friedman PhD Humanitarian Award, one of three awards presented by Duke University School of Nursing to an MSN student at graduation. The award is voted on by Read More...
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Mentoring a Nurse Practitioner Student
May 25, 2011 12:10 PM by Beverly Clayton
My experience with mentorship began with my student one month ago. The process for getting her through clearance was daunting, but overall it is worth it. My student has been a nurse for 10 years and will complete her NP program this June. I am intrigued Read More...
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Greetings From a New Blogger!
May 10, 2011 12:53 PM by Samantha Damren
Salutations! My name is Sam Damren and I am a neophyte nurse practitioner. I am currently enrolled in the Duke University adult nurse practitioner primary care program and am eagerly awaiting graduation in May. Immediately after graduation I will re-enroll Read More...
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Not a New NP Anymore
April 28, 2011 11:45 AM by Wendy Rivard
Editor's note: Best wishes to Wendy as she continues to grow as an NP! I don’t feel like a new NP anymore. Over the past year or so, I have very publicly shared my joys and triumphs, and my struggles and frustrations in this blog. I have been in my current Read More...
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