Stinging sea lice have been reported in the water along the beaches of northwest Florida. FDA approves first drug derived from marijuana. The drug, used to treat two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, contains cannabidiol, a component of marijuana. According to the Cherokee Phoenix, a nurse working at W.W. Hastings Hospital committed a very…
INTERNAL MEDICINE / LODI, CALIFORNIA Provider type Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Description Growing internal medicine practice has an immediate need for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their group. This is a Monday to Friday, no weekend position and providers would be focusing on managing patient lifestyles; weight management, diabetes and hypertension. Providers…
Sourcing, screening and hiring Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners can be a very difficult task. PA and NP Providers are typically an integral part of any organizations ability to effectively meet patient demands and provide top-level healthcare services. At Lyle Health, we solely recruit and place Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. That is all we…
ANALYZE —Clearly define and understand the employers position. —Build a consensus among the team as to the key competencies required. —Discuss the responsibilities, experience preferences, specialty and location. —Develop an in-depth target profile of the ideal candidate — mandatory skills and preferred attributes. —Conduct targeted research on the employer and its competitors. IDENTIFY —We…
Introverts can fit well into the nursing field. Jennifer Doering, associate professor at University of Milwaukee College of Nursing, has some tips: 1. Better listeners. Introverts let others speak and shine in a patient care situation. 2. More observant. Introverts are quieter, allowing them to be more observant and pick up on small clues. 3.…
It’s common knowledge that one of the biggest perks of being a traveling nurse is your ability to make a very good income. Here are some tips to get to $100,000 in a year: 1. Go where it snows: Head north in winter where you can earn very high pay as a travel nurse. Some…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 70% of jobs are found through professional networking, therefore it is crucial that one builds a secure network of professionals. Career advancement and placement are just two benefits. Try to make yourself into a confident networker by following these tips: 1. Social media. Linkedin is a sure…
For many Americans, summer begins on July 4th. But for many nurses, it’s a work day, away from family picnics and parties while most people have the day off. But nurses aren’t “most people.” Everyone’s first year of nursing when working holidays can be tough, says Allana Covi, a registered nurse for six years working…
Just how much money do you have to be to be considered “wealthy” in America? Recent findings from Charles Schwab’s 2018 Modern Wealth Index pinpoint the number at $2.4 million on average. Respondents said that $1.4 million is needed to be considered “financially comfortable.” But the survey found that people have different ideas of what…
Nurse.org has ranked the best nursing schools in many states. This month we look at four states — Massachusetts, Florida, Texas and Washington — to highlight their choices for best nursing schools of 2018. MASSACHUSETTS According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Massachusetts is the second-highest paying state for nurses, behind California. Nurses make an…