Category - Advanced Practice

September 6, 2023
Physician assistant meets with an elderly patient in a friendly-looking office

2023 PA salary report: Compensation rises as satisfaction falls

The 2023 PA compensation report has found increased salaries, but fewer PAs feel satisfied with their work.
The 2023 PA compensation report has found increased salaries, but fewer PAs feel satisfied with their work.
December 20, 2022
Male nurse practitioner treats a young patient with an inhaler

9 things to know about nurse practitioners

Here’s a look at what NPs do, where they work, and how they make up a vital part of the U.S healthcare system.
Here’s a look at what NPs do, where they work, and how they make up a vital part of the U.S healthcare system.
November 9, 2022
Using locum tenens to take a sabbatical

Using locum tenens to take a sabbatical

Locum tenens NP Sophia Khawly explains how working locum tenens during a sabbatical is a great way to earn income, travel, and avoid burnout
Locum tenens NP Sophia Khawly explains how working locum tenens during a sabbatical is a great way to earn income, travel, and avoid burnout
September 9, 2022
Highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022

Highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022

When a cost-of-living adjustment is applied, the highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022 may surprise you.
When a cost-of-living adjustment is applied, the highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022 may surprise you.
July 7, 2022
NP on a ranch in rural location

Working as a rural locum tenens NP

Nurse practitioner Sohia Khawly shares her experiences and offers her tips to NPs interested in rural locum tenens.
Nurse practitioner Sohia Khawly shares her experiences and offers her tips to NPs interested in rural locum tenens.
May 13, 2022
How to prepare for and choose a locum tenens NP assignment

How to choose and prepare for a locum tenens NP assignment

One NP offers advice on what nurse practitioners need to know to find and prepare for a locum tenens assignment.
One NP offers advice on what nurse practitioners need to know to find and prepare for a locum tenens assignment.
May 13, 2022
NP Katherine Allen smiling while holding small black dog

A day in the life of a locum NP

An NP shares how locum tenens allowed her to take control of her schedule, visit new places, and focus on patient care.
An NP shares how locum tenens allowed her to take control of her schedule, visit new places, and focus on patient care.
April 8, 2022
Sophia Khawly explains why she chose to work as a locum tenens NP

Why I work locums as an NP

Nurse practitioner Sophia Khawly shares why she left full-time employment for life on the road as a locum tenens NP.
Nurse practitioner Sophia Khawly shares why she left full-time employment for life on the road as a locum tenens NP.
August 13, 2021
PAs and NPs nearing retirement: Locums might be the best way to transition

PAs and NPs nearing retirement: Locums might be the best way to transition

Nearing retirement? A veteran PA and long-time NP share how locum tenens has given them more flexibility and options.
Nearing retirement? A veteran PA and long-time NP share how locum tenens has given them more flexibility and options.