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Physician Assistants
by Wendy J. Meyeroff
Monster Contributing Writer

Working alongside physicians, Bill Mahaffy has harvested arteries and treated patients in cardiac-care units, but he’s not a physician; he’s a physician assistant (PA), an occupation that is expected to be one of the fastest-growing over the coming years.

PAs, who work under the supervision of doctors, are highly trained, licensed healthcare professionals who treat and diagnose patients, perform various medical procedures and act as a liaison with nurses,

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Nurses are tough cookies, but every now and then they need some room to vent and rant too. This list is compiled of the best nurse practitioner blogs, some other good-egg nurses’ blogs, nursing resources and news Web sites and a few surprises. These nurses aren’t grumpy; they’re just tired of listening to the rest of us complain.

Nurse Practitioner Blogs
1. The Nurse Practioner’s Place – This is a straightforward blog that deftly mixes humor with practical advice.

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Program
web site
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/applications/rraa.asp

Sponsor
Bureau of Health Professions

Deadlines
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Purpose
Assistance for qualifying practice sites in recruiting and retaining community-responsive, culturally competent primary care clinicians. If approved as an NHSC site, your open vacancies will be published on the NHSC Opportunities List and viewed by hundreds of clinicians, including NHSC Scholars and those interested in the Loan Repayment Program. If your application is submitted in order to retain a clinician already hired by your site who would like to participate in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, Read More

Baby boomers are projected to use more health care resources in the upcoming years than every other previous generation. This population is living longer and requiring management of more complex chronic conditions, placing a strain on hospital systems already lacking adequate staffing of healthcare providers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the need for nurse practitioners (NPs) is expected to grow exponentially from 2020-2030. Less than 10% of NPs specialize in adult-gerontology care.

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All About Physician Assistants Career Opportunities
by Robert Litton

Physician assistants career opportunities are many. In fact, this type of job is in high demand and offers many benefits. Here is information on what it takes to become a PA or physician assistant.

A doctor assistant is usually working with or under the supervision of the doctor. They may find themselves examining patients in a normal doctor office environment. The assistant can diagnose and treat patients and can order many kinds of diagnostic procedures.

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Things To Know About Physician Assistant Jobs
by Litton Resource Group

Physician assistant jobs are becoming more common than in the past. Many hospitals are interested in cutting costs and an experienced PA can perform many of the duties of a doctor. It takes a great deal less money and time to study for a PA job than going to medical school for many years. However, more people are checking into PA positions and this means increased competition.

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Physician Assistants Are Highly Trained Professionals
by Robert Litton

There have been dramatic changes in the medical industry over the past few decades. The time-honored concept of creating a solo practice has been overtaken by the need for medical center teams, or related groups of doctors. Fewer new physicians choose general family practices, opting instead for specialization. These changes and others created the need for physician assistants, who handle many of the routine problems patients bring to the office.

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Increased Opportunities For Nurse Practitioner Jobs
by Litton Resource Group

Those seeking nurse practitioner jobs should enjoy many
benefits in the coming years. Registered nurses will have an
abundance of exciting opportunities in this line of work.
Here is additional information about your career as a nurse
practitioner or NP.

In order to obtain an NP position you must have training
and experience in nursing.

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Making the most out of your career opportunities can only be done when you have the skills employers are demanding. With training and certification you will be able to make use of the many physician assistant jobs that are currently available. A better salary can be just the start when it comes to the benefits that you may be able to enjoy.

Working a low paid and thankless job can have few upsides.

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If you want to pursue a health-care career, you may want to consider various nurse practitioner jobs. This line of work can be general or highly specialized, depending on your interests. Doctor’s offices are a common place to find practitioners working in this type of nursing, but they also can serve in different settings.

With this level of accreditation, you can perform a significant number of tasks in a doctor’s office or to help a medical specialist in a certain line of treatment.

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