As a nurse practitioner, you have a unique set of skills and knowledge that play a vital role in patient care. To keep growing in your career and expanding your professional horizons, you’ve got to proactively invest in your growth. Here are nine strategies that NPs can use to enhance their careers and open new Read More
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which involves patients breathing 100% pure oxygen from a hyperbaric chamber with the goal of filling the blood with enough oxygen to repair tissues. Wounds are damaging to blood vessels, so they release fluid that leaks into the Read More
As healthcare facilities continue to experience shortages of primary care physicians, NPs are increasingly being called upon to fill the gaps, and the demand for nurse practitioners (NPs) is on the rise. This equals additional job opportunities for NPs, but also added competition for positions as more and more NPs are joining the industry every Read More
The wildly popular Dermatology Core Curriculum program from CoreMedSource is the most comprehensive online course available, providing real-world clinical knowledge to help prepare you for a career in dermatology and provide confidence for clinical dermatology practice. George Cohen, MD, CoreMedSource Physician Director for Disparities and Diversity, Dermatology, and Pharmacology has dedicated his career to academic Read More
Evolving Molecular Insights and Diagnosis of an Aggressive Hematologic Malignancy Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) is an aggressive hematologic malignancy that often presents with skin lesions. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical in improving patient outcomes. This video provides an overview of the clinical characteristics and evolving diagnostic algorithms for BPDCN. Included in the Read More
The approved definition of a Derm NP, according to the Dermatology NP Coalition is “… an advanced practice registered nurse licensed as a nurse practitioner who specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, management, and advocacy of individuals and communities with health and illness of the hair, skin, and nails.” The number of nurse practitioners (NPs) specializing in Read More
