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Did you know that job opportunities for advanced nurse practitioners such as CRNA are likely to grow a whopping 31 percent by 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics? A variety of factors including an increased focus on preventive care, healthcare legislation, and a growing aging population are considered to be responsible for this trend. However, a career as a locum CRNA has its own perks too. Let's try and understand what makes a CRNA locum lifestyle so attractive.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who are licensed to assess and diagnose mental health conditions. They prescribe medicines, provide therapy and a range of services to care for patients suffering from mental health conditions. Since they receive specialized training on the diagnosis of medical disorders associated with psychiatric symptoms, they cannot be replaced by other APRNs.
In the healthcare industry, phone job interviews are a common way to get an early read on how you might fit in within a company. Did you know that a good PA or NP phone job interview increases your likelihood of moving on to an in-person interview? Several healthcare employers are opting for phone interviews to screen nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), especially those who live at a distance. In recent times, phone interviews have played a critical role in determining if an applicant for an NP or PA role moves to the next stage of the hiring process
The rise in the number of nurses quitting due to burnout through the delta wave has further exacerbated the shortage of nurses in healthcare in the US. The demand for Registered Nurses (RNs) in hospitals and clinics has triggered a 5.6% increase in the enrolment for bachelor's, doctoral and master's nursing programs in 2020. In other words, now is a great time to be an RN! However, if you have just passed out of college and have little experience, finding a job that suit your interests and priorities can be a challenge, as most facilities may prefer recruiting experienced RNs than freshers.
DirectShifts is excited to announce the acquisition of Melnic, after an extensive partnership of healthcare staffing.Founded in 2017 by Sai Kumar Thumuluru, DirectShifts aims to help clinicians and healthcare professionals to find permanent,contract, and travel opportunities in the United States. Using a superior AI-supported platform, DirectShifts empowers healthcare employers to source clinical talent in a faster, more affordable, and convenient way.
Career growth isn't a result, but a continuous process of learning, honing your existing skills and expanding your skillset. The healthcare sector is no exception to this reality. Healthcare organizations today are increasingly paying attention to the soft skills on your resume rather than getting carried away by your academic credentials alone.
