… For Students, Lessons in Mindfulness Techniques taught by faculty take a holistic approach to help students focus better, relieve burnout, and improve empathy. On a … career. Burnout rates for nurse practitioners and physician assistants have not been studied as extensively, but initial reports suggest they may be similarly high. … moment, but it allows them to be more present with their next patient.” Lynn D’Angelo, who graduated in 2014 from the IHP’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, is …