Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Jobs Ranked #1 in the 2022 U.S. Best Health Care Jobs News & World Report, reflecting in part the growing demand for these professionals. U.S. News & World Report's ranking of NPs as the nation's top health care jobs demonstrates the profession's strength in serving patients and communities and meeting the high demand for high-quality health care.
This is a guest post by Beth Nachtsheim Bolick, DNP PPCNP-BC CPNP-AC FAAN. Dr. Bolick is Professor and Director of the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program at Rush University College of Nursing in Chicago, IL.
Clinical rotations during your Nurse Practitioner program build the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to practice independently as an NP. That's why it's essential to feature clinicals on your resume. Your nurse practitioner resume is doing its job if a prospective employer can immediately tell that you're qualified.
Your education as a physician assistant will open doors to you. Here,s how to make sure your PA resume is the key to gain access to the jobs you really want. Hiring managers review your resume with one question in mind: How closely does this person,s experience align with our PA job description?
Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses who have completed an additional, advanced degree in nursing. They're responsible for providing clinical care and patient care management to patients who have complex needs and require specialized treatment plans. NP salaries vary depending on where you live, but they tend to be higher than the average Registered Nurse salary.
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