What exactly is a nurse practitioner? Could this be the ideal career for you? Meet Margaret de la Cruz, a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner from Brownsville, Texas. In this episode, Margaret shares invaluable insights from her 13-year journey in nursing and provides advice for those considering a career in this important and ever-growing profession.  Learn about how a nurse practitioner differs from a registered nurse, discover the highs and lows of providing cardiac and pulmonary care, the importance of hands-on experience, the diverse career paths available in nursing, the salary range, and so much more… FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 An overview of Margaret’s journey in nursing 05:54 What a regular day in life looks like for a registered nurse 08:22 Is a nurse practitioner allowed to prescribe medications? 12:36 The most exciting parts of being a nurse practitioner 17:24 What people underestimate in this profession 19:53 The fastest way to become a nurse 22:38 How long does it take to be good at nursing? 27:02 Nursing offers diverse career paths beyond patient care 29:57 Advice to aspiring nurse practitioners  31:45 Explore job options at jobdictionary.com, and subscribe for new jobs weekly