Jan 21, '11. In order to be a nurse practitioner, first you must go to nursing school to become a registered nurse. A bachelor's degree in nursing is required for you to go to graduate school where you learn how to be a nurse practitioner (NP). Some schools do offer bridge programs where you can have an associates degree in nursing and bridge to a master's degree in nursing.
Shoulder Stretch. The shoulder stretch loosens the deltoids, the most prominent shoulder muscles, along with the rhomboids and trapezius muscles of your upper back. Stand upright with your feet about hip-width apart. Cross your left arm over your chest so your fingers point away from your right shoulder.
Stand with your hands to your sides and your feet shoulder-width apart with your toes pointed to your corners. Slightly bend your knees. Proceed by sticking your left hip out to the left. Then bringing the left hip back to its original spot, and continue the same movement to the right hip. (This exercise loosens up the hip flexor. After continuing step 1 for about 10 reps, stop with your left hip out to the left. Continue the motion back to your right hip by rolling your pelvis forward. You should only be using your hips to rotate your pelvis -- your back should remain straight.