Proper Licensing for Nurses & Advanced Practice Professionals

The last couple of years have been challenging ones with the market place being in flux. As more jobs come open for Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, one of the biggest questions we get is about obtaining a new state license, whether for travel or a new full-time opportunity. Often this can be one of the biggest challenges for relocating or becoming a traveler.

National Nurse Practitioner Week

Did you know that November 7-13 is National Nurse Practitioner Week? According to the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, there are currently about 153,000 NPs practicing and the number is growing every year. Because of their unique combination of medical and nursing expertise, they are becoming the healthcare provider of choice for many people.

Celebrate Physician Assistant Week

You, as a Physician Assistant, play a vital role in our health care system. You take care of our families and friends in a variety of settings from the walk-in clinic to heart surgery and often do so with little or no recognition from others.

National Physician Assistants Week is celebrated every year October 6-12 as a way to support and recognize PAs. Aureus Medical would like to say thank you for all you do as a skilled and valuable member of the healthcare community, not only this week but every week throughout the year.

Researching Your New Location

Assignments, whatever length they may be, go by faster than you think. Before you know it, the assignment is over and you may not have been able to see all that the area has to offer. We want to make sure you take the time and explore the region you are in. Your Account Manager should be able to help you research the area and find out some of the hidden gems.

Spirit of Volunteering

When starting a new assignment, you may not be very familiar with the area. A great way to learn your way around your adopted community and meet some people is to volunteer! According to the Corporation for National & Community Service, about 68.1 million Americans volunteered through some type of organization in 2008. Most non-profit organizations rely heavily on volunteers.

I Want To Be The Best Provider I Can Be

“I want to be the best provider I can be.”
This is heard often when we talk to healthcare professionals. Whether you are traveling to a new job or settling into a full time position, it is important to know what patients are looking for.  Here are some of the top things patients look for in [...]