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New Job Checklist for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
So, you’ve graduated from your Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program, passed your certification exam, and accepted your job. Now, how can you be the best possible NP/PA for your hospital or practice? Physician Assistant Jacob Bollinger offers this 10-step checklist for getting a good start on your first job.
Read morePhysician Work/Life Balance: Are You Cheating on Your Family With Your Job?
Setting a perfect work/life balance is impossible. Something has to give, and you will either be cheating your family or your job; being a doctor includes defending yourself, and standing up for your time. In this article Dr. Danielle Kelvas offers a few best-practice tips for stealing back your time.
Read moreAchieving Work/Life Synergy in Healthcare
Work and time away from work are all really just a part of life. Making the distinction between a work/life balance can be troublesome in that regard, but physician assistant Jacob Bollinger instead suggests we try reframing it as work/life synergy and find ways to make our work lives and home lives support one another.
Read moreQuestions to Ask When Interviewing at a Private Practice
Private practice jobs provide an ideal balance between autonomy as a physician and support from colleagues and a healthcare system that’s not as large as a hospital. If you’re considering private practice, preparing thoughtful questions in advance will be telling of the culture and day-to-day life in that practice.
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