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Unsurprising News of the Week: Another Doc Is Against Full Practice Authority
Another week, another physician calling into question the ability of advanced practitioners to treat patients as the primary care shortage looms.
How Do You Deal with “I Want to See a Doctor”?
What do you do when a patient has the audacity to say, “I want to see a real doctor,” thus calling into question your qualifications?
Yet Another Physician Speaks Out Against PAs, NPs
As the physician shortage worsens, there is no shortage of physicians speaking out against the idea of PAs and NPs being comparable substitutes.
5 Reasons to Give Travel Positions a Try
For those with a sense of adventure, travel positions need no other selling point. If you don’t have a natural love of travel, though, here are five other reasons to consider travel assignments.
How Much PAs and NPs Make in Every State
How much do PAs and NPs make across the U.S.? We found out. How does your salary stack up against the average?
Report: PAs/NPs Provide Similar or Better Care than Doctors
A new report from a World Health Organization team indicates that non-physicians, such as PAs and NPs, provide comparable care to that of physicians.
APRNs and PAs Ranked Among Highest Paying Jobs in Healthcare
Advanced practitioners are enjoying advanced wages, and two spots on a new top ten list of the highest paying jobs in healthcare.
Kim’s Blog: “See You Down The Road”
How do you ask patients about end-of-life wishes? Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC discusses her experience with having this crucial conversation.
Demand for Newly Certified PAs is Strong
Demand is high and the job market is strong for newly certified PAs, according to a new report by the National Commission of Certified Physician Assistants.
Kim’s Blog: What If The Priority of Our Visit is Addressing Social Needs and Non-Compliance
Kim Spering encourages you to look for the real reasons patients don’t show up on time, don’t take their medications, and seem to go against medical advice.