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NASA Fitness Trainer-Turned-Nurse Lays Groundwork for New Chapter with MSN – Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Post University

I spent a lot of time working with the athletic trainers, and I found myself getting interested in going into physical therapy, says Shannon, who grew up in a military family and wound up graduating high school in El Paso, Texas. She started a training business too, creating an advanced military-style boot camp for NASA employees.

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Best States for Family Nurse Practitioners: Where Should You Work?

Registered Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are in high demand across the U.S., Practice authority refers to the level of autonomy that Family Nurse Practitioners have in providing patient care, prescribing medications, and managing treatment plans without physician oversight. Brief Overview: What Is Practice Authority for FNPs?

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How to Pay for Your MSN Degree: Scholarships, Grants & Loan Forgiveness

Registered Nursing

Illinois Nurse Educator Scholarships support MSN students pursuing nurse educator roles. Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are in high demand across the U.S., Explore MSN Programs in California. Explore MSN programs in Illinois.

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MSN – Case Management Specialization Graduate Returns to Post University for a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree

Post University

She briefly started a nurse practitioner program but decided in 2002 to enlist in the United States Air Force instead. I wanted to gain a competitive edge in my career so that I could move into management, and I felt the military would give me that experience, Debra says. Ive been pushed outside of my comfort zone, she says.

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Navy Nurse Lindsay Bender Advocates to Increase Mental Health Services for Brave Service Members

Daily Nurse

In a significant development for mental health services in the military, U.S. Lindsay Bender demonstrated strong leadership and empathy in her contributions throughout her military career, particularly at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Daily Nurse named U.S. Navy Lieutenant j.g.

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COVID19 at the Border: How Nurses are Caring for At-Risk Patients & How You Can Help Too

New Thing Nurse

I met Helen Perry through the Emergency Nurses Association grapevine and the almighty Facebook. Helen is a Nurse Practitioner and veteran of the United States Army as well as an Emergency Nurse sister, and I could not be happier that our paths collided as she is a most inspiring nurse leader and humanitarian.

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Helping Students Succeed: Military Spouse Fulfills Dream with Pursuit of Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Post University

She took and passed the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) and started her nursing career at a family practice clinic in Germantown, Maryland, before obtaining a highly competitive pediatric clinical research nurse position at the National Institutes of Health. I’ve learned to be adaptable,” she says.