A great option for nurses seeking to advance their careers is becoming a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners, or NPs, complete advanced education and training and hold a doctoral or master’s degree. Salaries for NPs are often very attractive, as are the many employment options. Nurse practitioners work in private practices alongside doctors and in hospitals, nursing homes, healthcare facilities, and more. One of the benefits of becoming an NP is being able to work more autonomously. Some states give NPs the authority to work independently, allowing them to build close relationships with patients as skilled caregivers. If you’re interested in advancing your nursing career and increasing the opportunities available to you, consider becomin a nurse practitioner.
