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Un-Retiring
November 18, 2009 2:08 PM by Renee Dahring
Is retirement on your radar? Last week I wrote about the "disappearing" jobs phenomenon, and this week I promised a few words about returning to work after a period of retirement. The recession has brought about the interesting, but not surprising, trend Read More...
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Where Do the Jobs Go?
November 4, 2009 11:41 AM by Renee Dahring
The good news is that there are still jobs out there, the bad news is that the overall number of job openings has decreased. Those of us in healthcare have always had certain smugness about our profession, after all, "There will always be sick people," Read More...
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Resume Writing for NPs
October 27, 2009 9:29 AM by Renee Dahring
I just can't say enough about the importance of a good resume. It's critical to landing the interview. And since you only get one shot at it, the resume you submit better be good. Unfortunately, no one really teaches NPs how to write a good resume. Occasionally Read More...
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Responding to Fewer NP Job Posts
October 8, 2009 9:16 AM by Renee Dahring
Over the last few months I have watched the job market for NPs shrink steadily, each week I see fewer and fewer ads. The Sunday "healthcare" job section has gone from several pages in length to just a few columns, and typically only 1-2 of all the ads Read More...
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Add Nonclinical Experience to Your Nurse Practitioner Resume
September 23, 2009 2:33 PM by Renee Dahring
Usually when we think of beefing up our resume we tend to start with an inventory of our skills, and then maybe we consider taking a workshop for additional training. Some of us even consider going back to school, getting our DNP or perhaps adding another Read More...
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Nurse Practitioner Employment Offers
September 15, 2009 10:09 AM by Lynn Schiff
Previously we've discussed many aspects of the job search and interview process. What should happen after you receive that phone call or e-mail informing you that you've been hired? Employers should follow up with details in writing, and because you are Read More...
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Negotiating On-Call Pay
August 27, 2009 1:26 PM by Renee Dahring
Is it a sign of spending too much time online when you write a blog in response to a blog? (Wait, don't answer that.) Naturally, I am a "fan" of Advance for NPs on Facebook and this week I noticed Jill wrote a post about "call" compensation . Now today Read More...
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Cultivate Your Garden
August 19, 2009 7:36 AM by Lynn Schiff
I love this time of year for several reasons. One reason is my garden. It is in full bloom, and I can really see the tangible results of all my hard work as the plants mature and grow. I was thinking about how important good structure and foundation plants Read More...
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Here's What I Can Do for You ...
August 13, 2009 8:16 AM by Renee Dahring
What is the value of a good interview? A job offer. Although it is possible to have a great interview and still not get the job, the opposite pretty much never happens. It is virtually impossible to perform poorly in an interview and still get the job. Read More...
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Nurse Practitioner Liability Coverage
August 5, 2009 1:44 PM by Lynn Schiff
As I was reviewing our insurance coverage today I wondered how many NPs really understand the difference between types of professional liability coverage and why it matters. One can only practice to the best of both clinical and professional abilities Read More...
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Secure Your NP Job With Tech Savvy
August 3, 2009 8:39 AM by Renee Dahring
Don't underestimate the value of being "tech savvy" when seeking a new job or ensuring security in your current position. My 20-something son made a comment the other day that caught my attention. He said, "It's really noticeable how my generation adapts Read More...
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Reference Check Strategies for Nurse Practitioners
July 22, 2009 8:53 AM by Lynn Schiff
Your cover letter and resume were spell checked and polished, your attire was professional and you clicked with your potential employer. A second interview is sometimes the next step in the process, but what always follows is a reference check. 1. Don't Read More...
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Watch Out for This Job Hunting Scam
July 15, 2009 12:10 PM by Renee Dahring
In the past week I have twice heard news of scams involving phony job ads and fake recruiters. This sort of thing has always been around and tends to increase when the economy decreases. Unfortunately when unemployment rises the scammers come out of the Read More...
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Nurse Practitioner Employment History Gaps
July 13, 2009 9:11 AM by Lynn Schiff
We receive many resumes and talk with hundreds of amazing candidates each year. One recent question was how to address a gap in employment history. Successful candidates will want to address this question directly. Usually there are a couple of reasons Read More...
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Leaving Your NP Position
July 8, 2009 7:40 AM by Lynn Schiff
The reasons for leaving a position are often complex. Once a decision has been made to leave a position, choose to leave gracefully by following a few simple recommendations. #1 Give adequate notice. General standard notice is a minimum of 2 weeks, but Read More...
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