The Increased Importance of the Nurse Practitioner

Today, primary care and family medicine practices are quickly becoming the main form of visits and consultations among today’s patients. It has become crucially important for nurse practitioners to be well-trained and well-versed in a range of medical procedures. Professional medical associations are also starting to take notice of the increased role that NPs play in the healthcare industry and are beginning to include them in their associations as a result. This spotlight is sure to get brighter as healthcare reform brings with it a previously underserved patient base.

If you are a nurse practitioner, you may be wondering how you can stay abreast of industry changes and educate yourself accordingly to meet the needs of your patients. Continuing medical education through hands-on CME training courses is a fantastic way to expand your knowledge base, hone your skills, and get live instruction on the most important procedures you will perform. These courses provide you with the skills needed to perform your day-to-day duties, and keep your certifications up to date, making you a more marketable prospect for hospitals and private practices across the nation.

National Procedures Institute offers such services. These services are designed to provide you with the most in-depth and insightful training possible to meet your continuing medical education needs for license renewal  and provide the best care possible to your patients. Course offerings include training in procedures such as:

•  suturing and wound repair
• dermatology
• colonoscopies
• echocardiography
• hospitalist procedures
• joint care
• ultrasounds
• chronic pain management

NPI also offers privately taught programs that cater to the specific needs and schedules of you and your medical colleagues. Contact NPI today and let them help you expand your medical expertise.