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To start off our location spotlight, what better place to start than our home base – Nebraska! Talking to people all day we get many questions about location – aren’t you in tornado alley? Don’t you have all dirt roads in Nebraska with cows crossing the road?
Continue reading »Every year from October 6-12 we take this week to recognize and thank Physician Assistants for all of their efforts. Physician Assistants play an important part of the medical spectrum. National PA week is a great way to increase awareness of both the PA profession and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. PAs perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret lab tests, perform procedures, assist in surgery, provide patient education and counseling, and make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes.
Continue reading »Have you ever left home and had a feeling you left something behind? You quickly search your pockets or purse, and then you come to the realization you have forgotten your cell phone at home. Immediate panic sets in. What if your car breaks down? What if something happens with the kids? What if works calls? How will you stay up to date on what happens on Facebook?! If you are anything like me, you find yourself turning the car around to gain the security of your mobile device.
Continue reading »Believe it or not, the fall season is quickly approaching. For many, this time of year signals going back to school, harvesting, and premiers of favorite TV shows. As a born and raised Nebraskan, I can attest to having one thing on my mind come fall time – Husker football! Can you feel it? Although the brisk air and changing of leaves is something anyone can appreciate, this time of year also brings change with our diet and exercise.
Continue reading »What are your strengths? A common question asked in a job interview, but do you really understand your strengths and the value that you bring to the market? Understanding and effectively presenting your value to the market will also distinguish what you can charge for your services. It is important not only to understand your value, but how to increase your value in the market.
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »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.
Continue reading »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.
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