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.
But strengthening your back muscles, particularly the lats (which give your back its V shape), can help improve posture. This exercise also targets several other muscles at once: the biceps, shoulders, and other back muscles (traps and rhomboids), which will help improve your overall upper body strength. Aim for 1-3 sets of 8-15 repetitions. Starting Position Grasp one dumbbell in your right hand, palm facing the body.