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The History of the Nurse Practitioner Occupation: The Ultimate Web Guide
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has completed further education and training and holds either a master’s or doctoral degree. They are also nationally board certified in a specific specialty and are licensed through a state nursing board, … Continue reading
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Tagged advanced nurse practitioner, Australia, midwives, nurse anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, nurse practitioner association, nurse practitioner organization, U.S. Canada
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The Gerontology Hall of Fame
Gerontologists work in a wide range of situations, and some of these individuals excel at their professions. They may work in colleges or universities, edit publications, make public policy, work as family nurse practitioners or simply track the age of … Continue reading
Posted in Gerontology, People
Tagged Deep South Resource Center for Minority Aging Research, Eden Alternative, gerontologist, gerontology, Green House, hospice, NIA, NIH, palliative care, supercentenarians
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25 Excellent FNP Groups on Facebook
If you plan to study for a Nurse Practitioner (NP), or if you already work as an NP, or if you are a patient or even an advocate for NPs, you can find a group to support your goals on … Continue reading

Brandi Funk is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and a healthcare industry expert with 20 years of experience working in hospital, private practice, retail clinic, and research settings. She is a faculty member at Azusa Pacific University, school of nursing and owner of BodyBalance Holistic Health Solutions. Her mission and passion is to help others achieve optimum health through lifestyle medicine and lower health care costs in America. She is the award winning author of “Cut Your Health Care Costs Now!” an American's guide to finding affordable healthcare. Brandi can be found at 