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5 Inspiring NPs Who Started Their Own Clinics

October 14, 2019

Do you have an entrepreneurial bent? If starting your own practice is a career aspiration, the best place to begin your endeavor is by talking to other nurse practitioners who've done the same. I have spoken with a number of NP practice owners who've shared their stories here on MidlevelU.

Primary Care NP Residency in Oregon - Now Hiring!

October 08, 2019

Starting your nurse practitioner career can be a daunting task. First, there’s finding a job that will actually look at new grad applicants. Then, once you start working, there’s the question of getting by day-to-day. While your clinicals prepared you for your career, you probably still have a number of questions about patient care. Patients are often complex and don’t present quite like they do in a textbook. How will you get your questions answered and find the support you need, not to mention land your first nurse practitioner job?

4 Questions to Ask About Your Nurse Practitioner Relocation Package

October 03, 2019

New beginnings are an exciting and stressful time. Fortunately, for nurse practitioners at such junctures, relocating for a job, employers often help mitigate this stress by providing financial assistance with moving expenses. This moving allowance and the terms of its receipt will be outlined in your employment agreement. Before signing on the dotted line, ask yourself these questions about your relocation package.

Can a FNP Work in Psych?

September 30, 2019

There’s a lot of gray area surrounding specialties for nurse practitioners. Unlike physicians, who study very specific areas of medicine, as NPs our specialties are pretty general. ‘Acute Care’ and ‘Family’ are about as specific as it gets for us in most educational institutions. Instead, we hone our areas in practice on the job with training from an employer.

Can FNPs Work in Hospital and Specialty Settings?

September 18, 2019

Ahhh...the age old question. Are family nurse practitioners allowed to work in the hospital setting? The scope of practice for FNPs is a big gray area and one that's often subject to debate. When it comes to accepting a position, if you're an FNP, can you sign on with a hospital?

NP Residency Application 2020 is Here!

September 16, 2019

Are you wrapping up your nurse practitioner program in 2020? While donning your cap and gown may seem like a distant event, graduation isn't that far away and it's not too soon to start thinking about your next steps. Finding and working in your first nurse practitioner job can seem like a daunting task. While your clinicals will give you a medical foundation, there's still a long way to go post-graduation to make your clinical skill set robust and efficient. Enter nurse practitioner residencies.

Where to Find the Best NP Salary Data

September 16, 2019

As nurse practitioners we're all concerned with our salaries. Are we being paid fairly in our current positions? How will our salary compare if we choose to relocate - will we be paid differently in a new area of the country? What about if we switch specialties?

6 Fun Supplies for NPs Who Spend Too Much Time in the Kitchen

September 15, 2019

Does anyone else feel like they spend the majority of their time at work or in the kitchen? Between brewing my morning cup-a-Joe, cramming down a quick breakfast, prepping a lunch, whipping up dinner and washing dishes, I've grown to feel like the kitchen is one of my primary locales these days. Now this isn't a problem, I'm actually really fond of cooking and especially fond of eating, but it does mean that I like to keep the place clean and well stocked.

The Next Frontier for NPs & PAs: Specialty Practice Models

September 09, 2019

Nashville, TN where I live and work is a healthcare hub. With a number of large national healthcare corporations in the city along with several major hospitals, there's an interesting mix of business + medical practice. It's always interesting to be exposed to the larger business side of the healthcare community rather than just the patient-facing side I see in my day to day practice as a nurse practitioner.

How Long Does it Take to Get an Additional Nurse Practitioner Specialty?

September 09, 2019

One of the most appealing things about entering the nurse practitioner profession is that there are a variety of specialties to choose from. But, what happens if a few years into your practice you discover that your chosen specialty may not be the right fit for you?

Are Patients Obligated to Receive Care from NP Students?

September 05, 2019

Nurse practitioner students have it pretty tough. As an NP student you're a novice, constantly unsure of yourself, asking questions, needy and feeling out of place. Clinicals are long and demanding. Challenging yourself to learn and take the knowledge you've gained in the classroom and applying it to real, live patients is never comfortable.

Is Dictation or Typing the Most Efficient Documentation Method?

September 04, 2019

If there's one thing we can agree on as nurse practitioners, it's that time is a commodity. We're constantly pressured by the clock. Completing documentation can fall by the wayside as we move from patient to patient. I have a strict rule for myself - I must complete a patient's chart before I move on to the next visit. But, even so, I still find myself falling behind and scrambling to identify documentation shortcuts. Many of my coworkers dictate rather than type. Is dictating a better bet for charting efficiency?

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