Graduation is here! You have worked hard. But, the COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the landscape of traditional celebrations. There is...

Today, I want to express my gratitude for nursing preceptors. Preceptors are often volunteers who give generously of their professional...

Are you considering an online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program? Then EKU is a school you need to consider. Eastern Kentucky...

When I graduated from my nurse practitioner (NP) program in 2005, there was really only one choice when it came to nurse practitioner...

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is a practice-focused terminal degree in nursing. It is a degree in nursing not a role. It...

Hello! My name is Macho the Yorkie. I am known under several alias names - Macho Man, Muffin Man, and my given AKC name, "Sparky...

Prescribing a medication is a complex task. It requires a critical thinking process. I was precepting a nurse practitioner (NP) student...

Is the DNPc (Candidate) a real thing? What does it mean? Can DNP students use that credential when they hit a certain point in the DNP...

Nurse practitioners need support as they transition to practice. Some statistics suggest that NPs are twice as likely as their physician...

Are you a nurse applying to graduate school? If so, chances are you will be required to write an admission essay. I have lead many, many...

Hi! I'm so happy to meet you and thrilled that you have found my blog. I love nursing. I love teaching. I love patient care. The real...