April 2009 - Posts

Rejoining the Workforce
April 30, 2009 8:23 AM by Lynn Schiff

A reader posed an excellent question last week. She was hoping for tips on reentering the work force after a long absence due to frequent moves for her husband's military career. Rejoining colleagues after a short or long break can be anxiety causing Read More...

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Job Dissatisfaction
April 23, 2009 9:38 AM by Renee Dahring

They say the primary reason most people quit a job is not money; they leave because of job dissatisfaction. By dissatisfaction I mean they feel unappreciated, alienated or simply that they no longer make a difference. All people need to feel their work Read More...

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Non-compete Anxiety
April 17, 2009 12:03 PM by Renee Dahring

Just say “non-compete” to a group of nurse practitioners and you will get a variety of reactions ranging from anxiety to confusion. Rarely does any NP feel confident when asked to sign a document chock full of legal jargon that has the ability to impact Read More...

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Travel Job Questions, Part 2
April 9, 2009 7:43 AM by Renee Dahring

Who pays for what? That is the most common question after licensing issues when it comes to travel assignments. I will list some areas I recommend you clarify before you pack your bags. The obvious is wages. Travel jobs are usually paid on an hourly basis, Read More...

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Answers to Travel Job Questions
April 1, 2009 4:32 PM by Renee Dahring

I talk to several NPs every week who would like information about travel positions. Most NPs are familiar with travel nursing assignments but aren't so sure how that compares or applies to travel as a Nurse Practitioner so I thought I would write a few Read More...

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