Posts Tagged with "Nurse Practitioner"
View all postsTop 4 Challenges Nurses Faced in 2020
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - December 17, 2020
The ongoing pandemic has brought forth many challenges to nurses, but has also led to constant opportunity and innovation. Here are 4 of the greatest challenges faced by nurses in the year 2020.
Having Influence at Work as a Nurse
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - September 8, 2020
The nursing profession is all about positively impacting the lives of the patients, and there are many ways that a nurse can have a positive impact in their workplace environment, as well. There are four key areas of influence that a nurse has in the workplace.
The Doctor Is In?
By Russell Singleton, PA - March 11, 2020
In the present day, Doctors of Nursing Practice and Doctors of Medical Science are suggesting that there may be a better way to train high-level healthcare providers, or at least an alternative one. Maybe one day, those with a DNP or DMS will be considered full-fledged physicians by all--it only took DOs about 80 years.
When Nursing Feels Like Too Much
By Tammy McKinney, RN - January 31, 2020
Nursing is a challenging field and will likely remain so for many years to come. If you’re planning on staying in the field long-term, it’s imperative that you perform self-care on a regular basis. Read this article for tips on recognizing and preventing work-related stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression.
Get Paid For The Work You Do: Why RVUs Are A Great Way To Go
By Russell Singleton, PA - January 29, 2020
While there are many ways to add value to a practice, healthcare provider value, and thus their compensation, is often tied to billing and collections. How is this relationship determined? Put simply, some receive a percentage of revenues and some are paid by RVUs, but which system makes the most sense? This article will discuss two main ways that clinician production is compensated.
Top 10 Healthcare Jobs - That Don’t Require a Doctorate Degree
By Anne Carrie - December 26, 2019
Healthcare is hiring, and you do not necessarily need an MD or Ph.D. to find a challenging career with competitive pay. There are many positions that require less education but still offer a substantial annual wage with job growth. The following is a list of 10 top healthcare jobs predicted to see high rates of job growth over the next ten years...
Nurse Practitioner Specialties Explained
By Sarah Schulze, CPNP - December 18, 2019
When considering a career as a nurse practitioner, it is important to envision what you would most like to be doing and what population you are most interested or enjoy. Whatever your area of preference is, you may or may not need a specialty certification. But even for areas where the certification is not necessary, obtaining a specialized degree does make you the most marketable for the position and allows you to provide top of the line care and practice to the fullest extent of your education.
Is Nursing Leadership Right for You?
By Melissa Mills, MHA, BSN, RN - November 15, 2019
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.
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants – The Hot Jobs of Healthcare
By Jennifer Alexander, SHRM-CP - November 6, 2019
Health Care will always be a field with guaranteed growth and job opportunities. As the physician shortage continues, the number of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in medical offices and hospital settings will continue to rise. These roles offer a great starting salary and a fraction of the cost of education and liability that comes with being a physician...
Work Less and Get Paid More! How Nurses Can Maximize Their Working Hours
By Christina Proctor, RN - October 30, 2019
Work less and get paid more? Isn’t that everyone’s dream? Well, thanks to a nursing shortage with no apparent end in sight, that dream can very much be reality.
