Filling the primary-care gap in rural, low-income clinics
The realities of practicing rural medicine can be harsh, but the rewards are equally as compelling.
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Increasing geriatric care needs prompt credentialing changes
As the healthcare community changes to meet the needs of aging baby boomers, primary care jobs will be in demand.
Are you prepared for EHR ‘meaningful use’ deadlines?
Hospitals and clinics that do not meet EHR meaningful use requirements by 2015 will face escalating Medicare and Medicaid payment penalties.
Telemedicine facilitates collaboration, greater access to healthcare
Combining NP, PA and telemedicine services will help bridge the gaps created by hospitalist and primary care physician shortages.
NP/PA roles set to expand with health care reform
Although the Affordable Care Act’s future may be uncertain, nurse practitioner and physician assistant roles will continue to expand to meet primary care needs.
Combine medicine and justice with a forensic nursing career
Forensic nurses are typically the first point of contact for crime victims who are admitted to emergency rooms, providing opportunities to gather evidence and assess the patient’s psychological state.
Working as a nursing case manager
Nursing case management professionals in the health care industry tailor care to meet the needs of individual patients, particularly those who receive benefits from one or more social agencies in a given community.
Help guide women through labor and delivery as a midwife
Midwifery is now more popular than ever after two decades of surging growth — the number of certified nurse midwife (CNM) and certified midwife (CM) attended births reached a record high at 317,626 births in 2008.
Building strong patient relationships a perk in pediatrics
Clinical Advisor interviews American Academy of Physicians Assistants President, Patrick Killeen, MS, PA-C, about specializing in pediatrics.
Gain exposure to many specialties as a physician assistant internist
Following patients through the care continuum is essential to maintaining consistent, quality health care.
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