Interdisciplinary collaboration is a foundational element of excellent care provision for all who are working to make an impact. Nursing specialization is vital because specialists have unique roles that address the complexity of the human condition.

Nurse practitioners impact the health and well-being of patients by providing holistic care that emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. There is no public health-specific certification for NPs. So, becoming a public health nurse practitioner is an opportunity to obtain an existing certification, such as Family Nurse Practitioner, and apply that specific knowledge to the core values of improving the health of whole communities or populations.

At Marymount University, we recognize that the reason nurses have been ranked the top trusted professionals in the United States for more than two decades has everything to do with your commitment to care.

Whether you are looking to enter a second career in nursing or are a working nurse looking to advance your education and become a primary care practitioner, read on to learn how the role of an FNP is working to improve the health care system in America.

As you explore the possibilities for your career and consider how advanced education might be part of the plan, you may be asking, “What can you do with a master’s in nursing?”

Advanced practice nurses working in the behavioral health arena are strong individuals, compassionate, and widely sought after to serve in the unique and special role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Nursing in the Washington metro area can be a fantastic career choice for people who want to contribute to the health of their community and support patients on their lifelong journeys through health and sickness.

Nurse practitioners who choose to specialize in caring for patients experiencing mental health disorders may enjoy practice independence depending on the location of service, potential salary increases and security in the positive outlook for job growth.

The purpose of this blog is to explore strategies and guidelines behind prioritizing nursing care to assist current and future nurses in the ability to look at a situation and determine what is most important in patient care.

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have become integral to collaborating with different interdisciplinary teams to treat and heal each person holistically. The Integrative Behavioral Health Model includes a high level of collaboration and communication among health professionals.