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Posts Tagged "Nurse Practitioner"
View all postsSo You Want to Switch Specialties? Here’s What You Should Know
By Russell Singleton, PA - November 27, 2018
Regardless of their initial choice, many PAs, and NPs, to the extent of their training, choose to take advantage of the lateral mobility offered them and work in a different area of medicine. Those who have experience in primary care have the benefit of exposure to many types of medicine and a solid foundation to build upon. Transitioning from a specialty to general medicine, on the other hand, is a bit more difficult but can be done.
Top Ten Highest Paying Nurse Practitioner Specialties
By Catherine Burger, RN - September 20, 2018
The role of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is ubiquitous in the field of medicine. Wherever one finds a physician in a clinical setting, a nurse practitioner (with training and little oversight) may also be found. While salaries for these advanced practice nurses will vary from region to region in the U.S., there are also some salary differences based on area of specialty.
These are the Fastest Growing Healthcare Careers
By Crystal Jones RN - May 22, 2018
Working in healthcare is a noble and rewarding career, but knowing which occupation offers you the best chance for a job is also rewarding.
Hot Nursing Career: Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - February 15, 2018
Gerontological nurse practitioner job opportunities remain strong. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for all types of nurse practitioners is growing much faster than
Healthcare Needs a Smooth Integration of Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
By Jack Isler, MD - June 2, 2016
Our current system of healthcare delivery needs to change if it is to accommodate the influx of millions of newly insured patients and a looming physician shortage of massive proportions. There are
Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant Career Analysis
By Julie Sweet - April 15, 2015
How the Primary Care Physician Shortage is Boosting Nurse Practitioner and Physician’s Assistant Demand This year marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Nurse Practitioner and Physician’s
NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program Application Cycle Now Open
By Angie Best-Boss RN - January 20, 2015
If you have student debt and are working with an underserved population, the 2015 NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program might be exactly what you are looking for. You might qualify for the opportunity
Advanced Practice Nursing Career Analysis
By Sharon A. Takiguchi, RN, MS, APRN, DrPH - November 12, 2014
Who comprises the definition of an Advanced Practice Nurse? Registered nurses with a minimum of a Master of Science degree with a clinical focus in one of four categories can function as an Advanced
The Job Doctor Mailbag - Major Metro Hospitalist Jobs for New Grads & More
By The Job Doctor - September 3, 2014
Hospitalist Job Search for New Grad in Major Metro Matt, a physician on Google + writes: The search for my first post residency hospitalist position has brought up a few questions/concerns that I was
Now you are graduated as a new nurse, what next…
By Sharon A. Takiguchi, RN, MS, APRN, DrPH - August 27, 2014
After enjoying 40 years of working full time as a nurse, I just want to pass on my thoughts to you as you walk out of the clutches of academia and into a job in a medical center. Your face beams with excitement,
