A year ago, Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the Caribbean Islands. In Puerto Rico, Maria killed almost 3,000 people and knocked out electricity for almost a year in parts of the island. Elizabeth Conde Alvarez, a nurse practitioner at University of Virginia Medical Center, decided to act. A native Puerto Rican, she organized a team…
Before you interview face-to-face with the physician, most likely you will have to spend some time on the phone with either a HR Manager, or perhaps the Practice Manager. Here’s what it takes to win them over. Understand who they are, size of practice, number of physicians, how many physician assistants or nurse practitioners are…
With the average anticipated debt load from PA school at $75,000-$124,000, it is important that you realistic plan for how you are going to pay for your education. Funding sources vary and federal loan programs will probably form the foundation of your assistance package. Many states also offer financial aid funding. Here are some of…
Have you ever considered becoming a physician assistant or nurse practitioner AND serving your country at the same time? In the Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), you can receive 100% tuition assistance while completing an eligible physician assistant education program, plus a monthly stipend in excess of $2,200 to help cover living expenses for…
The American Academy of PAs recently released a comprehensive report providing a detailed snaphot of PA compensation and benefits information in the U.S. Figures are for 2016. The profession has doubled in size every decade since 1980 with no end in sight.
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…