There is a critical shortage of geriatrics-prepared health care professionals. There are currently about 750 geriatric nurse specialists in the United States compared with a projected need for 25,000 geriatric nurse specialists in the year 2020. Geriatrics needs to join pediatrics as a required element of training for the next generation of health care professionals. [...]

The Institute of Medicine, in 2001, declared that: “the American health care system is in need of a fundamental change.” Their report identified significant changes in health care requirements for our nation. For many decades, the focus of health care has been on the management of acute episodic illness. Now, the requirements of our population [...]

The Clinic Services Division is seeking Nurse Practitioners I/II to provide primary health care services; including, physical examinations, diagnosing and managing care of patients, and perform other related work as assigned. Level I is the entry level where incumbents perform a variety of primary health care services, while learning medical procedures and practices as allowed [...]

In order to obtain licensure as a nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in the United States, it is important to note that licensure requirements differ from state to state. Therefore, be sure to contact the Board of Nursing in the state where you wish to practice in order to verify the respective and current licensure requirements. [...]

Who are Nurse Practitioners?
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses who are prepared, through advanced education and clinical training, to provide a wide range of preventive and acute health care services to individuals of all ages. Today, NPs complete graduate-level education preparation that leads to a master’s degree. NPs take health histories and provide complete physical [...]

Becoming a family nurse practitioner (FNP) is a health professional who works directly with families and doctors to provide the best level of care. FNPs physicians differ in their work in many settings such as schools, businesses, and clinics for care as possible.
Definition of A Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) have argued, often [...]

This article provides information on the training you will need, and the career opportunities for family nurse practitioners because a family nurse practitioner will take on responsibilities over and above the usual duties of a registered nurse.
What is a Family Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are nurses who provide basic preventive health care for patients, and a [...]

Sample Experience Nurse Resume
Qualification Summary
More than 20 years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to infants, children and adolescents. Educational experience providing clinical guidance and instruction to nursing students on adolescent med-surg units.
Professional Experience
Adam Brown Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD, 2004 – present.
Clinical Nurse I
• Proved care to adolescents on 24-bed IMC/Medical-Surgical Unit. Accountable for [...]

The nurse practitioner (NPs) can continue to develop professional capabilities through continuing education programs. Read this article for more information about opportunities for post-graduate program.
What is Continuing Education?
Continue education is the term used for courses and program of work focused on the nurses to take after completing their training and experience they receive. Often education [...]

A nurse practitioner is responsible for all aspects of patient care and can work independently of physicians. Nurse practitioners are in great demand in urban and rural hospitals. Read on to learn more about education for professional care.
Nurse Practitioner Job Description
The task of the nurse practitioner to perform multiple functions the same as a doctor. [...]