Six Ways the Common Core is Good For Students. As the Common Core debate heats up, weâve heard a lot from policy makers, politicians, and even TV talk show hosts about the challenges posed by the new standards and whether theyâll help or hurt education.
Why a Masterâs Degree, and Why Now? The nationâs shifting health care landscape is bringing many changes to the way patients receive care, and advanced practice nurses â especially Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) â play a vital role.
It may not always be obvious how to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and in fact there are several pathways, but no matter the path, the terminal degree is either a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.he American Association of Nurse Practitioners reports that the average age of the nurse in psychiatric/mental health care is 53 and that she or he has been an NP in the field for an average of 9.1 years.