Do You Need to Update Your Advance Practitioner Compensation Model?

The increasing demands for healthcare providers in every area of practice have placed pressure on healthcare systems. Roles for RNs and midlevel providers have expanded to try to keep up with the increase in patients brought on by the retirement and aging of the baby boomers. Today, advanced practice clinicians (APCs) have stepped up to…

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Tips for Finding a Nurse Practitioner Job Out-of-State

Even in a four percent unemployment market, it’s tough to find work out-of-state. HR managers and recruiters typically are more inclined to go for the “easy money” NPs, and so they often select candidates that won’t add to the hiring process by having to relocate. Relocation takes extra time that many hiring managers simply don’t…

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Is Free Medical School the Answer to the Country’s Doctor Shortage?

On the surface, the growing physician shortage in the United States can seem counterintuitive, because medical careers are among the highest paying in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Throw in the job growth that comes with a doctor shortage, particularly in primary care, and the decision to pursue a medical career…

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5 Ways to Make Sure You Recruit the Right Nurse Practitioner

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When it comes to finding top-tier talent that will excel in both their individual role and add long-term value to an organization, the education, certifications and experience listed on a resume are just a baseline for finding the best candidates. This is especially true when recruiting the best nurse practitioners for your hospital or medical…

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Your All-Inclusive Guide to Continuing Postgraduate Nurse Practitioner Education

Nurse practitioners perform a critical and indispensable role in the healthcare system and have never been in greater demand. The path to finding a professionally and personally rewarding, and well-paying nurse practitioner role begins with acquiring the right education and credentials for your geographic area and expertise. Investing in postgraduate and continuing education involves a…

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How Much Did That Bad Hire Just Cost You? We’ll Tell You.

In Good to Great, Jim Collins states, “The most important decisions that employers make are not what decisions, but who decisions.”  In an era where healthcare entities struggle to turn a profit, costs associated with one bad who is more than you might think. The Price You Pay Determining an exact dollar amount for the consequences of poor hiring decisions can be…

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