Imagine the following scenario. A patient comes to see a psychiatric nurse practitioner complaining of depression. Using solution-based counseling, the NP asks a theoretical question. “If you woke up tomorrow and your depression was magically gone, how would your life be different?” The patient replies,…
Thyroid cancer statistics In 2022, the American Cancer Society reported about 43,800 new cases of thyroid cancer (11,860 in men and 31,940 in women), resulting in about 2,230 deaths from thyroid cancer (1,070 men and 1,160 women). Thyroid cancer had been the most rapidly…
National Rural Health Day serves as chance to raise awareness In recognition of National Rural Health Day, last week the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) applauded the tens of thousands of nurse practitioners (NPs) who are practicing in rural areas, many of which…
NP To RN… Should You Do It? One year after my first Nurse Practitioner job, I found myself burnt out, frustrated and struggling to make ends meet. So, I quit. A month later, I got a phone call from my old nursing registry with…
We look at the salary by state searching for the highest averages and other standout information After years of evaluating Salary Survey results, certain trends become notable to the point that the highlight of each subsequent survey isn’t the data itself, but those areas…
After covering COVID-19 questions, we look into specific categories and the salary you can expect based on varying demographics As with most things these days, Elite’s 2020 Nursing Salary Survey coverage started with two weeks of coverage on the coronavirus and how it has…
Finding your path with the Nurse-Midwifery program at Frontier Nursing University After graduating from nursing school in 1991, Julie Paul spent 13 years working in labor and delivery before deciding to return to school for her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification. “I got about…
UNC researchers report on findings regarding radiation therapy and immunotherapy A combination of radiation therapy and immunotherapy may lead to encouraging survival outcomes and acceptable toxicity for patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), according to the University of North…
Medication during pregnancy: what you need to know. Most women will require or elect to take medication during their pregnancy. How can providers effectively help mom and unborn baby to be as safe as possible? Attempting to explain the full scope of pregnancy’s impact…
Download PDF Here Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism: explained The thyroid gland is a small gland, measuring approximately 2 inches, lying just below the Adam’s apple of the neck. It consists of two lobes, or halves, that are connected by an isthmus…