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\"\"It was the nurse practitioner in her own children\u2019s pediatrician\u2019s office who inspired Bonita Dietrich to further her nursing education and become an advanced practice provider.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy own pediatrician, Dr. John Woerner, had a nurse practitioner, Margo Tennis, in his office when my children were young.\u00a0I admired her and the great job she did,\u201d Bonita said.<\/p>\n

Advanced practice provider is a term that describes advanced practice nurses (APN), nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA). These providers have advanced degrees and are trained to approach patient care in a way that complements the team approach to patient care. They can perform physical exams, prescribe medications, order tests, provide education and make referrals.<\/p>\n

Expanding care options for patients<\/h2>\n

With the help of advanced practice providers, OSF HealthCare<\/a> can expand options for patients while keeping their care within a single team they know and trust. It\u2019s all about access, and advanced practice providers work closely with partnering doctors, giving patients another option for a higher level of care when they need to be seen.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe role of the APP is a complement to the physicians that we work with,\u201d Bonita said. \u201cMany APPs develop expertise in different areas of need and manage patients with chronic conditions, enabling physicians to see many other patients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bonita began her nursing career in August 1988 at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center<\/a> in Peoria. She worked in the pediatric unit, which at the time was called \u201clittle peds\u201d for bedside nursing. She remained at OSF Saint Francis until January 1990 when she transferred to OSF HealthCare Medical Group \u2013 Pediatrics<\/a> on Knoxville Avenue in Peoria to work as a registered nurse.<\/p>\n

\u201cI loved working as a registered nurse in the pediatric office, but I felt that there was more that I should be doing,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Continuing her education<\/h2>\n

Bonita pursued her bachelor\u2019s degree from Sangamon State University as she worked in the pediatrics office. Work on her master\u2019s degree followed, and in 1997 she completed her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Illinois in Chicago.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was pursuing my degree as a nurse practitioner at a time when there were only a few practicing in our area.\u00a0The role of the nurse practitioner was fairly new and just beginning to be accepted by others in the health care field as well as patients served by them,\u201d she said. \u201cThis was such an exciting new area in which to be a participant. I was blessed in that my office made a position for me to continue working there in my new role as a nurse practitioner.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a shortage of physicians in the U.S., Bonita said APPs play an important role in delivering quality and timely care to patients.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn my position as an APP, I want my patients and their parents to know that I truly care for them, not just their condition or illness.\u00a0I want them to know that I want what is best for them, the same as I would for one of my own family members,\u201d she said. \u201cI think this fosters respect for my role and my treatment plan for them.\u00a0I do try to encourage patients and their parents to be active participants in their health care.<\/p>\n

Encouraging others<\/h2>\n

She would\u00a0encourage anyone who may be considering advancing their education to consider becoming an APP.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing an advanced practice practitioner is a very challenging, rewarding career.\u00a0I have never regretted my decision to further my education to accomplish my goal of being a nurse practitioner,\u201d Bonita said. \u201cOSF gave me a great opportunity to be successful in my career choice and I am very grateful for that opportunity. I work with a great group of physicians, nurses, front office assistants and managers who are totally encouraging and supportive of my role.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd my patients are the best. Because I work in pediatrics, I get lots of hugs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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