Blending Chiropractic and NP

Hey,

I'm a young practicing chiropractor that is thinking of starting a nursing degree, with aspirations towards being a nurse practitioner. While I love chiropractic, I would like to expand how I can treat patients by blending it with more traditional medicine. I believe that great things can be accomplished with proper diet, rehab, and correcting imbalances, but I also understand the need for some medications and interventions.

Using the almighty search function, I found this great thread already... http://allnurses.com/general-nursing...ng-497155.html

And was wondering if anyone on the board that holds both degrees has successfully blended both disciplines. My dream is to work in a hospital part time, and also in a private, sports injury practice. The hospital will keep me interested with patients constant varying conditions, and private practice will keep me rooted in musculoskeletal. I like having the ability to diagnose and come up with my own treatment plans.

Do you think I am going the proper route? Any insight and advice about your experiences with/as a nurse practitioner is appreciated

Loque
Your approach sounds balanced. So far in my ADN training, nutrition and exercise seem to be getting glossed over in favor of meds. Alternative therapies and wholistic approaches get mentioned in passing, then every possible drug or surgical intervention gets dwelled on. Good luck with your goals.

I live in rural Southern Oregon. We have a local Chiropractor who is interested in using me in his practice. He is not familiar with possible job descriptions for RNs working in Chiropractic settings. I am surprise at the lack of success I am having finding either Nurses who work for Chiropractors or job descriptions. Any ideas or information would be appreciated. THANKS

Quote from LoqueHey,I'm a young practicing chiropractor that is thinking of starting a nursing degree, with aspirations towards being a nurse practitioner. While I love chiropractic, I would like to expand how I can treat patients by blending it with more traditional medicine. I believe that great things can be accomplished with proper diet, rehab, and correcting imbalances, but I also understand the need for some medications and interventions.Using the almighty search function, I found this great thread already... http://allnurses.com/general-nursing...ng-497155.html And was wondering if anyone on the board that holds both degrees has successfully blended both disciplines. My dream is to work in a hospital part time, and also in a private, sports injury practice. The hospital will keep me interested with patients constant varying conditions, and private practice will keep me rooted in musculoskeletal. I like having the ability to diagnose and come up with my own treatment plans.Do you think I am going the proper route? Any insight and advice about your experiences with/as a nurse practitioner is appreciated Loque