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3 Ways NPs and PAs Can Lower Readmissions

Last month, Medicare reduced reimbursement rates to 2,592 hospitals due to their high number of 30-day readmissions. The reductions came as part of the Hospital […]

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8 Ways to Entertain Yourself on a Long Layover

Share this article: Traveling for work can be extremely fun and exciting, but sometimes the whole “getting to where you’re going” part can be tough. […]

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Questions to Ask Before Accepting Your First Locum Tenens Assignment

You have decided to try locum tenens work for the first time. This can be a confusing time, and it is perfectly understandable that you […]

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5 Tips for Surviving the Job Hunt As a Nurse Practitioner

As a nurse practitioner (NP) set loose into the world of job-hunting, evaluating the breadth of openings can be difficult. You will be bombarded with […]

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Understanding the Rural Healthcare Problem

According to the National Rural Health Association, 25 percent of Americans live in rural areas, but only about 10 percent of physicians practice there. On […]

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A Day in the Life of an NP: The Struggle for Understanding

“I have strong reservations against nurse practitioners.” This statement was one of the first things that came out of my physician’s mouth when I told […]

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A Day in the Life of a Nurse Practitioner: An Unexpected Journey

When I graduated from my family practice nurse practitioner program, I had to “give back” two years of time to my employer in return for […]

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A Day in the Life of an NP: Is there a Doctor or Nurse On-Board?

“Is there a doctor or nurse on-board?” That was the page I heard on an overnight, transcontinental flight during a trip back to my home […]

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Health Insurance Guide for Locum Tenens Providers

People who obtain health insurance through an employer are limited to the plans their employer offers. Self-employed individuals, on the other hand, are free to […]

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A Day in the Life of a PA: Orthopedic Surgery

I practice as a physician assistant with two busy orthopedic surgeons. We work as a team in order to get everything done and to provide […]

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NP Tips: 5 Steps to Finding the Perfect Collaborating Physician

The role and responsibilities of nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States has continued to grow and evolve over the last 25 years. However, some […]

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Understanding the 6 Elements of PA Scope of Practice Laws

The following post applies to our old Physician Assistant scope of practice wheel. Information regarding state-specific laws may be out of date. To see our […]

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