Alice Benjamin

Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C is a board certified nurse practitioner & clinical nurse specialist, mom, health and wellness advocate affectionately known as America's favorite nurse. She is also the Chief Executive Officer & Publisher of the Nurse Approved Network.

What the Title “Doctor” Really Means in Healthcare

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Recent public discussion surrounding the academic credentials of mental health personality Cheyenne Bryant has reignited a familiar debate in healthcare:...

How the Nurse Boss Summit Is Inspiring Nurses to Think Beyond Traditional Career Paths

Nursing has long been defined by compassion, clinical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to patient care. Yet for many nurses today, another reality has...

Military to Screen Troops for Low Testosterone

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F_bNZkuYaoM Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The U.S. Department of Defense will begin annual testosterone screenings for active-duty service members age 30 and older, a policy...

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 From Aortic Dissection

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Senator Lindsey Graham, the longtime South Carolina Republican and one of the most recognizable figures in American politics, died Saturday...

Lululemon’s Healthcare Discount Sparks New Debate Over Recognition of Physician Assistants

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Thousands of healthcare professionals are once again debating who gets recognized as part of the healthcare workforce after viral social...

Should Healthcare Retire the Word “Provider”? The Debate Explained

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes For many healthcare professionals, the term provider has become so commonplace that it barely registers in daily conversation. It appears...

Pennsylvania House Passes Seizure-Safety Bill Requiring Epilepsy Training for School Staff

Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking steps to improve safety for students living with epilepsy. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 1045, legislation that...

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