Ever since you have transitioned to NP, have you noticed a change in attitude in the workplace? Meaning you are not treated as disposable the way some RNs are treated, you are not fired over some stupid stuff, etc.
Is it me or all listings on that website/app are scam? $800-1100 for a fully furnished studio or 1 bedroom in prime locations in Manhattan with utilities included (!!) while actual rents for these places are around $3,000 to 4,000+ and unfurnished?
I believe that once an RN becomes a Nurse Practitioner, regulation by a Board of Nursing no longer makes sense.
NPs diagnose illnesses, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and manage treatment plans. In many states, they practice with a high degree of autonomy and are performing functions that are fundamentally medical, not bedside nursing. While our educational pathway originates in nursing, our day-to-day responsibilities are far more closely aligned with the practice of medicine.
Simply having the word “nurse” in the title should not determine the regulatory body overseeing our practice. If our duties are centered on diagnosing and treating patients, then oversight by Medical Boards deserves serious consideration.
As the NP profession continues to expand, I believe the current regulatory structure is outdated and should be reexamined. The real question is: what is the path to making that change happen?