New Graduate Advanced Practice Providers (APPs, including CNS, CRNAs, NPs, PAs and other APRNs) require a transitional orientation into practice upon graduation. Careful planning by the employer before a new graduate APP begins can help ensure a successful transition. Those who do not have a formal orientation often report feeling unsafe or not properly trained for their role. As a result, many opt to return to their RN role while searching for a new APP role that will appropriately support them in the transition to practice process.

We've all heard the saying, time flies when you're having fun, but for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) time flying is a regular part of life. When you're pulled in countless directions during the workday, time management can be a challenge. For example, how do you limit your time with a patient who has extra questions? How can you explain that you'd love to speak further, but you can't take time from the next patient or project that demands your attention?

Nurse Practitioners are licensed to deliver care consistent with their education and training. State laws and hospital bylaws govern their scope of practice, but in most cases, Nurse Practitioners can diagnose and manage common acute and chronic diseases, order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and perform minor procedures. Approximately 8% of registered nurses (RNs) continue their education to become an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) either through a master's or doctorate degree.

Evaluating APRNs and PAs salary, benefits, and total compensation is key when considering a job offer or negotiating salary. We at DirectShifts are here to help Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and their employers understand how to evaluate salaries and compensation. APPs, including Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician's Assistants (PAs), salaries comprise a multitude of criteria, including years of experience, specialty, schedule, location, and equity between providers.

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) work in hospitals, clinics, home health, and telemedicine to provide care for patients. NPs, PAs, and CRNAs scope of practice includes: Conduct H/Ps Manage clinical emergencies, Develop differential diagnosis Prescriptive authority, Assign a diagnosis Bill independently, Perform invasive procedures, Hold a DEA certificate, Order diagnostic tests and therapies, Participate in quality/safety activities, Interpret and evaluate tests and therapies, Participate in organizational research

We know that job interviews for nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) positions can be nerve-wracking. How is your PA or NP interview etiquette? Everyone wants to make a good impression, yet sometimes little habits can chip away at an otherwise professional image. If you're an advanced practice healthcare provider, your people skills are probably top-notch. Your patients and colleagues count on you to bring your best self to the job each day.