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I’ve had some correspondence with the woman who wrote the article below.  She came across our blog, and asked if she could make a submission.  She manages a website called Online Nurse Practitioner Schools. 

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Being a Nurse Practitioner on an Island

A nurse is sometimes more important than a doctor, because while a doctor is able to diagnose the patient and prescribe medication, it is the nurse who provides the personalized care that is so important to hastening the recovery of anyone who is ill. Nurse practitioners are extra special because they are almost like doctors in some situations. The only difference is that they are licensed by the nursing board rather than the medical board. Their responsibilities and authority vary from state to state and province to province, and they are sometimes required to practice under the supervision of a physician and given a free hand at other locations.

When it comes to islands that are sparsely populated and relatively remote, nurse practitioners are a godsend in terms of providing healthcare to the local people. They are also at an advantage because:

• Not many doctors are willing to relocate to remote islands, and this means that nurse practitioners have various job opportunities open to them.
• They gain in experience because of the responsibility and autonomy accorded to them.
• They get to live in a beautiful environment, far from the madding crowd and the pollution that accompanies it.
• Their job is pretty relaxed, unlike at a hospital environment where there is too much work and too much stress.
• They don’t burn out because their job is more focused on personalized care rather than routine procedures that involves multi-tasking and tension.
• They make a difference in the lives of the locals because they are also involved in educating them about basic healthcare and hygiene.
• They work with the locals to increase their awareness of preventive medication.
• They are able to specialize in a field of medicine that is interesting to them or which holds scope on the islands.
• Most nurse practitioners double as midwives too, assisting women in the birthing process and in planning their families.
• They refer people to the mainland for further treatment if they feel that it cannot be provided on the island.

In general, nurse practitioners are most useful in remote areas that are not usually served by doctors. It is the ideal profession for you if you’re interested in medicine but not willing to spend all that money and time on med school. It’s also good for people who prefer to practice medicine without being supervised, who like to learn new things, face new challenges, and work at a relaxed and even pace in a pleasant environment.  

 

This article is written by Teresa Jackson, she writes on the subject of OnlineNursePractitionerSchools  Email her at teresa.jackson19@gmail.com.

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