Susan Kemppainen

It may surprise people to learn that Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) have been practicing since 1965, when a pediatrician and registered nurse at the University of Colorado, developed a nursing program to train nurses specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. Over the years, PNPs have developed specialty areas in primary (PNP-PC) and…

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There are, perhaps, more opportunities for registered nurses than ever before. No longer considered only bed-side caregivers, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are in great demand as the healthcare industry sees unprecedented growth in patients requiring advanced care. APRNs with certifications are filling the need as more physicians retire, or leave private practice due to…

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Every day 10,000 Baby Boomers retire. Every day. That’s 10,000 people over the age of 65 who require specialized healthcare provided by professionals trained in the particular needs of those of advanced age. If we combine that staggering figure with the projected near 100,000 physician shortage by 2020, there may be a problem. One solution…

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Most Americans have heard the alarming news of a nursing shortage, but few realize there is a critical physician shortage as well. The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a shortfall of between 42,6000-121,000 physicians by 2030. Currently practicing physicians will be retiring, or worst of all, leaving medicine because of burnout. This is where…

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One of the most popular television shows in recent years is the BBC’s “Call The Midwife,” a series based on the true story of a British midwife which is currently in its eighth season. What makes this series so popular? In part, the resurgence of the role of midwives in child birth is increasing as…

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The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) issued a position paper recommending that the Occupational Therapy (OT) profession should transition to a doctoral degree as the preferred professional degree. The association suggest 2025 as the implementation date for this change. This is not currently required, but it’s indicative of the changes coming to the OT field….

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Changes are coming for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNAs). In 2007, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (COA) recommended students entering a CRNA program after 2022 be required to earn a doctoral degree for certification. Students holding a MSN in anesthesia will be able to continue to practice after 2022, but employers will begin giving…

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There’s a critical nursing shortage in the United States with an estimated half million nurses retiring from the profession. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that nearly 2,955,200 million nurses will be needed between 2016-26 to meet the need for nurses. In 2010, The Institute of Medicine recommended that a Bachelor of Science in…

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If you’re a nurse with an interest in information technology and how it relates to patient care, there’s a nursing specialty for you in Nursing Informatics. Never before has healthcare and technology been as intricately linked as in the 21st century. Modern healthcare relies heavily on electronic medical and personal health information, surgical robotics, immediate…

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