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.
Tai chi arm rotations stretch and loosen the joints and muscles of the back and shoulder. Performing back twists, to the left and again to the right, stretches the muscles and loosens the joints of the back, shoulders and improves circulation in the upper body. To stretch the neck area, do tai chi back arches.
Do simple stretching exercises. Stretch your arms, legs, neck and torso while sitting. This will help prevent you from feeling stiff. Neck: To stretch your neck, slowly flex your head forward and backward, side to side and look right and left. This can be done almost any time to lessen tension and strain.