5 Ways to Choose a Nurse Practitioner Program

Guest Post Written by Ally Wagner 

Those of you looking for an advanced education as a nurse have no doubt run across a lot of information on nurse practitioner programs and degrees, many of which are offered online. Because each student, degree, and program are different, we thought now would be a good time to go over what to look for in a nurse practitioner program and have listed just five tips below.

1. The MSN – The Master of Science in Nursing is a huge part of becoming an NP. In some states, it is the degree required, while others can require a doctorate level degree in nursing. Even if choosing to go for a doctorate in nursing, an MSN can be a huge part in getting one. Take a look at the schools you are interested in to see if they offer the degree you are looking for.

2. Specialty – Because many nurse practitioners choose to go into a special field in medicine, they can also choose to get a degree in that area. If interested in an area of medicine such as family practice, psychiatry, pediatrics, or other, see if your school offers a degree that can help teach you it.

3. Rankings – Having a third party evaluate your nurse practitioner school can be a great way to see which fits your needs. Rankings can help you figure out which schools have the best graduation rates, job placements, and more. To get a detailed list of some of the best ranked schools out there, click here.

4. Degree type – If you are already a registered nurse or want to streamline the whole process, knowing which type of degree you want is crucial. For example, those who are already registered nurses but want to become nurse practitioners would be interested in a RN to MSN or DNP program. Those who are just starting out a college education may choose to get an accelerated program, such as a five year MSN.

5. Know before you go – Each of the 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, have their own rules and regulations for what type of program nurse practitioners have to complete. For a list of each of the boards, click here to get more information on each. Be sure that the degree and program you plan on attending qualifies you to be a nurse practitioner in your state before enrolling.

Ally Wagner is studying to become a nurse and also contributes to Nurse Practitioner Programs which helps those studying to become nurse practitioners.

Outright – FREE Online Accounting Software

Outright is a simple online accounting and bookkeeping tool for freelancers, online sellers, and small business owners that allows users to chart their business success for free. Outright gathers all business credits and debits together in one place so that users can access their information online through any computer.

If you work for yourself, you already know the headache of tracking your income and expenses, and you are well aware that the IRS is tracking your every move too. Why hire an accountant to handle your business finances when you can use Outright?

Unlike Quicken or QuickBooks, Outright is not loaded with features a small business might not use anyway, but it can automate common accounting tasks, show the progress of your business tax throughout the year, and provide graphs so that you can see at a glance how your business is working for you.

All information is kept on secured servers that are automatically backed up, so Outright is safe to use. Outright also grows with your business so that when your needs for new accounting features arise, Outright will address your invoicing, receipt tracking, contact management, and more, with other online accounting solutions, such as Freshbooks, which integrates invoicing features.

Tax time is coming. Why not give Outright a try? 

Full Metal Supplies and Service

Industrial Metal Supply Company, in operation since 1948, is renowned for its "extensive inventory, robust production capabilities, and exceptional customer service." Its customer service is so exceptional, in fact, that customers frequently comment on the great service Industrial Metal Supply Company gives them.

From Laser Cutting to Production Shearing to

Cutting & Band Sawing, Industrial Metal Supply Company, located in Phoenix, Arizona, and several Southern California locations (Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Orange County, and San Diego), includes everything from hobby sized specialty metals to hammered tubing, from silicon bronze to zinc, from metal working tools and supplies to so much more.

Industrial Metal Supply Company values its customers' time. In addition to  the services mentioned above, it also offers next day delivery, same day pickup, no minimum purchase, and so much more.

If you are in need of quality metal and exceptional customer service, visit Industrial Metal Supply Company by clicking the link.

The Valence Group – Expert Chemical M&A Advisors

The Valence Group, a chemical investment bank, offers businesses working in chemicals, materials, and related sectors, chemical advisory services. For businesses interested in chemical mergers and acquisitions or any of their other services, The Valence Group offers reliable "first hand transaction experience of not just one but multiple product cycles."

By specializing in the field of chemicals, The Valence Group's strategies are focused on their area of expertise – chemicals. Their experience "encompasses over 20 closed chemicals and related M&A transactions with a combined value in excess of $80 billion." 

The Valence Group has a global presence with offices in London, New York, and Shanghai, so if you would like to take advantage of this specialist investment bank, The Valence Group, click on any of the links in this blog. 

Monex Group for Your Business Needs

Before a business opens its doors, everything has to be in place. Inventory must be counted to ensure that supply meets demand, and employees must present themselves in a way that pleases their employer and their customers. Product placement and appearance must be displayed attractively and attention to even the minutest of details must be addressed. Successful businesses use every resource available so that on opening day, customers will be satisfied with the company's services and products. 

Knowing how businesses will accept payment is important as well. Businesses that provide credit card processing services give their customers more options for paying. Customers don't always carry cash and they often prefer using credit or debit cards to pay for their products and services. 

Finding a company that understands business needs can be difficult, but according to Monex Group, its "dedication to delivering the highest quality service and competitive prices" has given them "a powerful advantage which has fostered exponential growth."

Monex Group offers competitive pricing and 24/7 online support for their products, including a multilingual customer service department that includes more than 60 sales consultants and handles over 12 different languages all across Canada.

So if you live in Canada and are in need of POS Systems or ATM machines and you value a company that cares about its customers, visit Monex Group by clicking on the photo above.

Parco = High Performance Seals

Parco, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high performance seals, has been around for over 70 years, and a wide variety of industries and applications use their services. Parco focuses primarily on six industries:

Oil Field Machinery

When seal failures cost petroleum industries more than $100,000 per day in downtime, major oil field companies rely on Parco for long-term sealing performance.

Military & Aerospace

When missions and lives depend on a properly functioning seal, specifying the correct product becomes especially critical. Parco creates custom molded seals that meet spec demands made by various military and aerospace companies. They are also one of only a few manufacturers that are approved to supply Qualified Products List O-rings for aerospace and defense applications.

Water Filtration

Parco offers seals that require ANSI/NSF-61 certification. 

Motor Vehicles

Whether you need seals for engines, transmissions, or steering systems, Parco meets vehicle owners' requirements and expectations for high volume production and consistently high quality.

Farm & Construction

Rugged environments require consistent performance and Parco's O-rings, back-up rings, and T-seals back up their own slogan: High performance seals for high performance applications.

Fuel-Dispensing

Parco offers manufacturers high-volume production capabilities and consistent high quality performance.

Customers who don't know which seal they need can use Parco's Compound Wizard to find it. Parco also includes in their inventory a free application that allows customers to identify O-ring quantities using iPhones, iPads, iPods, and Android devices. 

If you need O-rings, back-up rings, T-seals, or other industry product, visit Parco for your seals.

From Typing With Carbons To Litigation Software

Years ago, I worked as a legal secretary for a couple of law firms. Still trying to "find myself" during that time, I had considered becoming a court reporter. Taking depositions appealed to me, but intense research appealed to me even more.

I was also becoming an avid fan of photography and videography, purchasing a nice camera to take pictures of my children and borrowing video recorders from friends for moments I wanted to capture.

While I attended college (as a mother of four), I worked for a man whose son owned a video production company. Originally the company put photos onto video and their customers were satisfied. Eventually, though, the video production company blossomed into a profitable business. They expanded their services to include taping videos for law firms who wanted them to project possible scenarios for legal purposes. Trajectories of bullets looked far more convincing when judges and jurors could SEE on video the results of shots fired from different angles.

Today certified videographers are in demand and court reporters we once saw slamming their fingers into stenotypes now enable their law firms to work more efficiently by helping with research.

Like everything else, law has come a long way. I once used carbons on a typewriter to produce copies that had to be perfectly aligned. Law firms now use litigation software to streamline their work load. As a fan of NCIS, Law and Order: SVU, and Criminal Minds, I am all for finding creative solutions to reveal criminal activity and ease caseloads.

Photo above is of Huseby, Inc., which offers worldwide litigation support.