There are more and more people turning to nurse practitioners for their medical needs, and insurance companies are referring their insured patrons to this form of healthcare for numerous reasons. They are more affordable, and can offer many of the same services that a doctor can offer. The question that is on the minds of more and more people is what exactly is it a nurse practitioner is licensed to do? Can they handle most urgent medical scenarios? And more importantly what is their education al background? Bottom line is what does it take to become a nurse practitioner?
Five Steps to Become a Nurse Practitioner:
Step One – Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): You are going [...] Continue Reading…
There is a new and uprising need for RN’s and other nursing professionals, as those who are currently in the field prepare for retirement there are tons of doors opening for you out there. Take a look at all the opportunity, and get in while you can still learn some valuable tips and techniques from your peers.
What Registered Nurses Do:
Working in a clinic, dental, dermatological, pediatric or hospital setting, nurses are needed anywhere and everywhere medical procedures are performed.
It is their primary responsibility to offer direct patient services including education, treatment, health screenings, administering medications, , performing diagnostic testing, completing medical charts, assisting in treatment planning, providing emergency care, and assisting in surgery.
Most nurses have a rough idea as [...] Continue Reading…
We all know how preparing for a nursing test or exam can be stressful here are a few practice questions to warm yourself up with, look up the answers, and research them, even write short essays on each topic, or answer option, this is a great way to educate yourself and stay on top of your topics at school!
1. What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?
(A) Pronation
(B) Abduction
(C) External rotation
(D) Prosthesis
2. When a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first?
(A) Both sleeves
(B) Left sleeve
(C) Client’s choice
(D) Right sleeve
3. It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client’s status [...] Continue Reading…
