October 10th, 2024
There are several advantages of being a NP:
1. Autonomy-able to diagnose and treat patients independently with a greater degree of autonomy than the RN. A word of caution, with autonomy comes responsibility and accountability
2. Comprehensive care- holistic care : for both medical and mental health
3 Job demand leading to job security
4. Versatility of the practice- ability to chose and specialize
5 . Client relationship- patient centered
6. Impact on health care
7. Continuing learning and education
8. Work and life balance
