The Development of a Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
“Why is Rachel seeing that patient…They don’t have asthma?!” Ding, ding, ding… Have you ever had a moment where you heard something that made you stop in your tracks and realize you needed to take action?
A Day In The Life Of A Transplant Nurse Practitioner
At Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, I have the privilege of caring for our pre- and post-transplant patients in the inpatient setting.
Advance Care Planning: What you need to know about getting paid
End of life conversations and discussing patients' preferences and values about treatment options require both time and skill. A qualified health care [...]
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Moral Injury – a Nurse Practitioner’s Story
In the last year, there has been a lot of discussion about moral injury in physicians. The concept of Moral injury was first identified in front line military personnel as the psychological foundation for PTSD.
Just Breathe: A Nurse Practitioner’s Story
Six months ago I began leading our pulmonary fibrosis support group My mind kept going to her statement, to focus on breath. [...]
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F(%@$)NP, I have to go back to school for my ACNP!?
Amy Carlson has recently gone back to school to become an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) In her home state of Arizona, [...]
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Burnout: Going Beyond Mindfulness to Interprofessional & Policy Solutions
Physicians are not the only ones battling burnout. Nurses, pharmacists, and social workers are all experiencing higher rates of burnout than ever [...]
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The Development of an Advanced Provider Fellowship Program
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center has grown into a large tertiary care teaching hospital that serves Boston, MA and the surrounding communities. [...]
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CHEST 2018 Round Up
2018 CHEST round up This month we write about the 2018 CHEST conference in San Antonio. The American College of Chest Physicians […]