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Joined February 2012
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." -Helen Keller #quote #healing
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If you are looking for a non-traditional way to use your NP degree, here are three ideas: healthecareers.com/article/t…
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"Whatever you are, be a good one." -Abraham Lincoln #quote
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Here is a new study on the top cities for nurse practitioners: bit.ly/160k3l6 Do you live in one of these cities?
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Volunteering is a great way for high school students to help out and learn more about nursing: volunteermatch.org/
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#Fact: Nursing students comprise more than 1/2 of all health professions students.
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"You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person I'll guarantee you'll win." -Patch Adams
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@MarshmellowGill Please let me know if you have any other questions!
@MarshmellowGill Here is info on specialties: bit.ly/15IqQQi
@MarshmellowGill You usually choose a specialty while working on your NP degree, so the amount of time will depend on the individual program
@MarshmellowGill It usually takes about 6 years: 4 for a bachelor's degree and 2 for a master's degree.
Here is a great list of classes you can take in high school if you are thinking about becoming an NP: mayocl.in/15zrEXN
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60% of NPs see three to four patients per hour; 7% see over five patients per hour. #Fact
"It feels good to hear someone say, 'Take care!' But it feels so much better to hear someone say 'I will take care of you.'" -Unknown #quote
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