Becoming A Nurse Practitioner: A Career As A Career

Nurse Practitioner

Young adults are often asked what they believe success is. Many say the typical answers such as how much money you earn, your job and what materialistic items you own. Success is a word used frequently in society today and is mostly correlated with money. The key to happiness might be success because if you love your career then you will be successful doing something you love. One career that is recognized as successful is the profession of a nurse practitioner because of their high educational accomplishments, the many benefits, and the high demand for the job. “Nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide care to patients throughout their lifespan, from premature newborns to the elderly." (Georgetown par 1)

Becoming a nurse practitioner is not as simple as it sounds as a profession. In order to be a nurse practitioner one must earn a (BSN) bachelor of science in nursing. This takes four years for a full-time student. After completing your BSN, one must acquire a master’s degree in nursing or a doctorate of nursing practice. Throughout taking these courses, one must choose a specialty. Graduate schools often require its students to have a couple of years of experience as an RN before entering their program. Training is very important in becoming an NP and some nurses pursue a one-year residency. Nurse practitioners must be certified by the state they will be practicing in. In order to achieve this license one must have an authorized training program, board certification and a passing result on the state assessment. Completing all this will take around seven to eight years to finish all studies and graduate with a degree. That being said, becoming a nurse practitioner is ...

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... working regular business hours. The graph below indicates how individuals feel about being taken care of by a Nurse Practitioner instead of by another healthcare provider. As we can see from the chart, the Nurse Practitioner profession is increasing and promises to become even stronger in the years to come as people are more comfortable with this career.

Success is defined as accomplishing ones goals. A goal that would be wonderful to accomplish would be graduating with a degree as a nurse practitioner. Not only does it seem like an interesting profession but it is ranked number 4 among the top jobs in America according to CNN Money. There are many good things about becoming an NP such as having the satisfaction of being one of the most highly educated among the nursing careers and knowing that your career is and will be in high demand in the years to come.