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Should I Get a DNP? Plus, 7 Other DNP Questions and Answers

Let me guess. You’re a nurse practitioner (NP) with years of experience and a master’s degree. You’ve heard the hype about this new degree, the […]

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How to Handle Difficult Patients

As a clinician, you’re comfortable with the healthcare system. Because you go to work every day in a hospital, clinic, or other care center, you’re […]

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The Benefits of Working in Retail Clinics

As the shortage of doctors in primary care continues to be an issue, retail clinics are expanding their locations and working to help fill the […]

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Healthcare Careers in Corrections: 5 Reasons to Consider Going to Jail

Fifteen years ago, I went to prison — voluntarily. Jobs were in short supply after I graduated from my NP program, so I took a […]

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Who Is Choosing to Work in Family Medicine?

Family medicine has always been the backbone of healthcare. The very first physicians were generalists, able to work across fields while keeping compassion as their […]

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How Physician Burnout Is Harming Your Facility

Anyone who has worked long hours understands the feeling of burnout: When you get home, all you want to do is relax, get some sleep, […]

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3 Nontraditional Primary Care Options to Consider

In our changing healthcare landscape, providers and patients are finding new, more modern ways to interact. In fact, there’s a growing market for on-demand access […]

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The 3 Best Apps for Patient Communication

Communication is the foundation on which any good relationship stands, and this is especially true for the provider-patient relationship. Communicating with patients is generally easy […]

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Get the Facts: Busting Locum Tenens Myths [INFOGRAPHIC]

In this infographic, we separate fact from fiction and highlight what you can expect from a locum tenens lifestyle. Take a look! Do you have […]

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Everybody Is a Patient: 5 Ways to Honor Your Favorite Physician on National Doctors’ Day

When you roll out of bed and get ready for work, you could be heading to a job as a doctor or nurse, an office […]

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Surviving Private Practice: Make Time for Vacation

Many recent estimates approximate the number of doctors remaining in private practice to be around 30 percent. This is a drastic decrease from past years. […]

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4 Emerging Healthcare Roles Every Facility Leader Should Know About

The healthcare industry is changing. The Affordable Care Act is beginning to take hold and create new jobs, and these roles offer exciting opportunities for […]

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