1. I want to become a nurse practitioner. I would like to become a nurse practitioner because I could help people and myself. I think when I am, I will always want to be a nurse. I want to go to college when I'm older. I want people to smile because I helped them or their member in some way.2. Advanced nursing practice began in the mid-20th century. Nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives were established in the 1940s, followed by psychiatric nursing in 1954. The first formal training for nurse practitioners was created by Henry Silver.3. He was a doctor and Loretta Ford, a nurse, in 1965, with a vision to help balance rising costs. They increased the number of health care providers.3a. There are 3,063,162 registered nurses in the United States. There are approximately 109,387 Hispanic nurses. The median number of females is thirty-one years old for registered nurses. Only 10.6% of all registered nurses are under 30 years old. The average age of all registered nurses is less than 30 years old. The population average for registered nurses in the United States is 46.3b. A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who has completed education and has a master's or doctoral degree. There are approximately 3,063,162 practicing nurse practitioners in the workforce today. There is still a nationwide physician shortage and the NP profession has been growing. (NP) also plays an important and vital role in the American healthcare system. The percentage of NP is low but has increased over the years.3c. NPs are often found in Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, and California, and Texas is among the fastest growing states in terms of new hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities. Older people generally have a healthier... middle of paper... life in our communities. Thank you for applying to the CHS. Your application will be carefully considered for the position(s) for which you applied. Please continue to search for career opportunities with us by visiting our website at www.covenanthealth.org. Your interest in Covenant Health System is appreciated. Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to clinic physicians according to established standards and practices with minimal supervision. Minimum Position Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program. Experience: Three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic. License/Certification: Texas or New Mexico State Registered Nurse license. Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse recognition by the Texas or New Mexico Board of Nursing.