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.
Many of your neck muscles insert into your upper back and shoulders, so you may experience pain in those areas, as well. Tense neck muscles also cause stiffness, which affects your neck's range of motion and mobility. Use multiple techniques to relieve and relax your tense neck muscles. Spread a heating pad across a round bolster. Set the heating pad to medium. Cover the pad with a towel or spare pillow case; this covering will prevent the heating pad from burning your skin. Lie on your back with the bolster under your neck. Relax your head and let your chin tilt up naturally. Use the heating pad for at least 20 minutes to let the heat relax your neck muscles. Sit in a comfortable position in a chair that supports your back. Tilt your head forward and back as you massage your neck with your fingertips. Don't tilt your head all the way back, rather tilt your chin toward the ceiling.