What exactly is a nurse practitioner? Could this be the ideal career for you?
Meet Margaret de la Cruz, a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner from Brownsville, Texas.
In this episode, Margaret shares invaluable insights from her 13-year journey in nursing and provides advice for those considering a career in this important and ever-growing profession.
Learn about how a nurse practitioner differs from a registered nurse, discover the highs and lows of providing cardiac and pulmonary care, the importance of hands-on experience, the diverse career paths available in nursing, the salary range, and so much more…
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⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 An overview of Margaret’s journey in nursing
05:54 What a regular day in life looks like for a registered nurse
08:22 Is a nurse practitioner allowed to prescribe medications?
12:36 The most exciting parts of being a nurse practitioner
17:24 What people underestimate in this profession
19:53 The fastest way to become a nurse
22:38 How long does it take to be good at nursing?
27:02 Nursing offers diverse career paths beyond patient care
29:57 Advice to aspiring nurse practitioners
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