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.
Here is a step-by-step path you can take to become a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. 1  1. Become a registered nurse. 2  2. Apply to PMHNP programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).