SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
NOVEMBER 2021
How NP Student Founder,
Dr. Little is Nursing with Intention
Inside this Issue
Influencers You Should Know Brianna Bradley Clara Jones Naomi Morson
Best Dressed at Clinicals Lifestyle Creep What it is and how to prevent it The Ultimate Guide to Care for Veterans And more!
NURSING WITH INTENTION SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS INSIDE
Meet our 2021-2022 NP Student Advisory Board NP Student Magazine is privileged to have the support and strategic partnership of our Advisory Board – comprised of a diverse group of experts representing business, finance, policy, military services, and practice. The board’s involvement is invaluable in expanding our student audience to include global networks. The board meets quarterly with the administrative team to provide their perspectives and advice to help move our mission.
What should every NP student know? NP school takes commitment. It is very reminiscent of traditional undergraduate nursing in that it consumes much of one’s time and understanding how to balance school, work and life is very important to being successful. I think it is also important that NP students remember to make time for self-care. Knowing when to walk away from the books and take a breather is so important to maintaining a sense of balance and inner peace to be able to carry on.
Melody Saheb, BSN, RN 2nd Year NP Student Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
What should every NP student know? When you are applying to NP programs, check to see that the School is 1. accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 2. arranges your clinical placements and 3. requires you to verify your clinical skills through a rigorous process. “Fully online” is convenient but often does not meet these three criteria. A school that asks you to find your own clinical placement or just gives you a list of preceptors may cost less but your time and education is worth so much more. I strongly recommend that you become a family nurse practitioner (FNP) even if you prefer pediatrics or adults. The FNP credential is the most marketable! Andrea Brassard, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN Associate Professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Nursing NP STUDENT | NOVEMBER 2021
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What should every NP student know? NP Students should: ▶▶ have a high degree of integrity. ▶▶ have a level of commitment to their chosen profession. ▶▶ have a passion for serving others. ▶▶ be committed to lifelong learning. Captain Gregory Edwards Retired U.S. Marine
▶▶ strive to become intentional listeners for patient needs.
What should every NP student know? I think every NP student should know that it is important to focus on clinical experience. Hands-on experience gives a different level of understanding.
Candice Selby Davie
What should every NP student know? NP students understand that being an APRN is more than a way to escape the bedside. You must have the true quest for knowledge as the learning curve is steep from RN to ARNP and expectations are high as a new graduate!
Shane Grindle Family Nurse Practitioner
What should every NP student know? The difference between a nurse and a nurse practitioner is not a topic that comes up in everyday conversation. I feel it is important to know who is taking care of you and how their roles differ.
Katelyn Barker 2021-2022 Editor In Chief
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