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.

Should You Apply to Positions You Are Under-Qualified For?

You’ve found a job posting, but you’re not so sure you meet the requirements to apply. On one hand you don’t want to miss this opportunity, but on the other you don’t want to waste your time. So the question stands, should you apply? Well, it depends.

Focus on Career Development to Recruit and Retain Top Talent

One effective way to source candidates is to provide pathways for their future. Most job seekers are seeking fulfillment and career advancement opportunities from the jobs they take, so offering career development as an advantage under your organization’s ‘plus’ column is key to securing top talent for every department at the facility.

7 Things You Should Do the First 7 Weeks of Your New Job

You’ve finally landed your dream job, now you have to keep it. Making a good first impression on your colleagues and employer in the first few weeks will be critical to your long-term success in your position. Here we’ve collected 7 things you should be doing during the first 7 weeks of your new job.

Physician Assistant Career Advancement Through Higher Education and Certification

You’re in a rut as a physician assistant, longing for more career fulfillment. The thought of going back to medical school and throwing away your years of experience in the trenches as a PA is daunting, however. What other options are available for those aspiring advanced practitioners to further their education?

How to Tell if a Hospital’s Culture is a Good Fit for You

Culture is the unmeasurable experience of being there day to day.

Fortunately, unmeasurable doesn’t mean undiscoverable. You can gain insight into the culture of a prospective workplace before you sign a contract by implementing the following strategies…

Is Nursing Leadership Right for You?

No matter where you see yourself in the spectrum of nurse leadership, it’s critical that you understand a few of the qualities that successful nurse leaders possess. Here are a few characteristics of successful nurse leaders that will help you decide if nursing leadership may be a good fit.

Attract and Retain Talent Through Career Development

In the war for talent, institutions must use every available tool to attract applicants to the fold. For many job seekers, a new position is only the beginning of their “wish list” for employment; career development and advancement are top of mind when looking for a new job. In fact, the number one reason working candidates search for a new opportunity is career advancement…

Career Hacks for Healthcare Practitioners

When you work in the healthcare industry, it is important to take care of yourself so that you can care for your patients. Learning early in the game to relieve stress and maintain a healthy work/life balance is vital. Constantly work to develop your communication and leadership skills that will help you to be successful through your career. Staying current with updated information about your sector in healthcare and taking care of yourself will help you to thrive throughout your career.

A Career in Healthcare Offers Many Opportunities for Advancement

People start asking what you want to be when you grow up early on. How do you know what to answer?  There are so many aspects to each job and career that narrowing the choices down and choosing a field […]