How Much Does an APRN Make?
If you’ve ever wondered what it means to be an APRN, you’re in the right place! APRN stands for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and it’s a big deal in the nursing world. These are RNs who take things to the…
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Hi there! I’m Abigael, or Abby, and I’m a Registered Nurse Content Creator here at Blueprint! I graduated from nursing school in April of 2020 and started my nursing career shortly after. I began my career working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital of Colorado. While there I completed their new grad residency program and loved getting to care for the tiniest of patients and their parents! In 2022 my husband’s career relocated us which sadly meant leaving my job in the NICU but ultimately led me to finding a new role that I love here with Blueprint! I’ve always had a passion for working with students and love knowing I get to help students on their journey to becoming a nurse. When I'm not working I love reading, listening to podcasts, going to the gym, and spending time with my husband and our daughter.I’m so glad you’re here! I do share bits and pieces of my life on my, if you’d like to follow along, or want to reach out with questions, feel free to check out my Instagram at @AbigaelLanai.
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