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What is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)?
Discover One of the Most Popular and Fulfilling Career Paths in Healthcare
Family nurse practitioners care for patients across the lifespan, often in a primary care setting A family nurse practitioner (FNP) is a highly trained nurse that specializes in family primary care. To become an FNP, you’ll need FNP certification and a graduate degree in nursing. The field of nursing in general is already the largest profession in healthcare, and during this decade the demand for nurse practitioners (like FNPs) will see huge growth. Nurse Practitioner is a great choice if you’re looking for a fulfilling career; according to the U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best jobs in the country, Nurse Practitioner ranked #1 out of the best 100 jobs, as the #1 best job in healthcare and the #1 best STEM job!
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At Home in the ER
Lexi Speer, Member of Touro University Illinois’ PA Inaugural Class, Reflects on Life in the Hospital
Annual Career Dinner Series Brought Together Alumni and Students
Professionals Across Medicine, Finance, Accounting and More Return to Lander College for Men Campus to Share Candid Advice, Career Strategies and Inspiration with Current Students
The Give of Mentorship
Dr. Shane Desselle awarded grant from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Transforming Pediatric Physical Therapy Education Using Generative AI
School of Health Sciences Professor Prepares Future PTs to Combine Clinical Expertise and AI Innovation to Promote Healthier Patient Outcomes
Kartik Prabhakaran, M.D., to Lead Department of Surgery
A Nationally Recognized Trauma Surgeon and Academic Leader, Dr. Prabhakaran Will Assume His Role as The Felicien M. Steichen, M.D., Chair of Surgery in July
Building an Orthopedic Future
Matthew Merckling, SOM Class of 2026, Channels His Athletic Training Background into Impactful Research
Coverage Matters: Uninsured Children Face Worse TBI Outcomes
Uninsured Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Have Higher Rate of Death from Injury Than Those with Private or Public Insurance
New Diagnostic Tool Could Transform Detection of Dangerous Hospital Fungus
Digital SHERLOCK Enables Faster, More Accurate Detection of Drug-resistant Candida auris in Health Care Settings
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