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09/30/2022

Check Out This MRI Position In Denver!

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09/30/2022

Check Out This Job For A Maintenance Mechanic.

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07/04/2022

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04/05/2022

Engineering Opportunity in NC!

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03/25/2022

We need an experienced Medical Sales Professional for a job in Dallas, TX.

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01/19/2022

Family Nurse Practitioner Needed For A Large Primary Care Practice in Bennington, VT

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01/14/2022

Do You Think Employers Have An Inherent Bias Against Job Applicants Over Age 55? I think in many cases they do. Here is why that might be a big mistake!

What Say You?

An extensive study in the U.S.A found that the most productive age in human life is between 60-70 years of age.
The 2nd. most productive stage of the human being is from 70 to 80 years of age.
The 3rd. most productive stage is from 50 to 60 years of age.
The average age of NOBEL PRIZE winners is 62 years old.
The average age of the presidents of prominent companies in the world is 63 years.
The average age of the pastors of the 100 largest churches in the U.S.A. is 71.
The average age of the Popes is 76 years.
This tells us in a way that it has been determined, that the best years of your life are between 60 and 80 years.
A study published in NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE found that at age 60, you reach the TOP of your potential and this continues into your 80s.
Therefore, if you are between 60 -70 or 70-80 you are in the BEST and 2nd. level of your life.
SOURCE: New England Journal Of Medicine. 70,389 (2018) ..

10/11/2021

The Role of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Baby boomers are projected to use more health care resources in the upcoming years than every other previous generation. This population is living longer and requiring management of more complex chronic conditions, placing a strain on hospital systems already lacking adequate staffing of healthcare providers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the need for nurse practitioners (NPs) is expected to grow exponentially from 2020-2030. Less than 10% of NPs specialize in adult-gerontology care. As the life expectancy in the United States continues to increase, adult-gerontology NPs (also known as AGNPs) will be in high demand. Are you up for the challenge of becoming an AGNP?
What Is an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner?
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners specialize in caring for adolescents and adults through advanced age, and the geriatric population. According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AGNPs help screen and diagnose chronic conditions and treat age-related health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic respiratory issues, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cancer.
There Are Two Different Types of AGNPs: Primary & Acute Care
Adult-Gerontology Acute Nurse Practitioners (AG-ACNP)
AG-ACNPs care for acutely ill patients, usually in hospitals, and predominantly in emergency departments, intensive care units, or other acute inpatient settings. They treat patients experiencing episodic illnesses, exacerbation of chronic illness, or terminal illness. AG-ACNPs collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to diagnose and treat critically ill patients.
Adult-Gerontology Primary Nurse Practitioners (AG-PCNP)
AG-PCNPs focus on primary health management of patients from adolescence through old age. They typically practice in outpatient settings such as internal medicine, private practice and clinics, or inpatient long-term care facilities. AG-PCNPs manage chronic illnesses, and provide education to patients on achieving healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.

What Is the Role of an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner?
AGNPs assess patients, diagnose medical issues, order diagnostic tests, interpret results, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans in adolescent, adult, and elderly patients.
AGNP Scope of Practice
An AGNP’s scope of practice differs depending on the needs of the patient they are caring for and varies by state law. Typical scope of practice for AGNPs include:
Evaluating patients’ health histories, test results, and symptoms in order to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan.
Ordering diagnostic tools such as bloodwork, X-rays, ECGs, etc. and then interpreting results.
Prescribing medication, and educating patients on the route, dosage, and frequency, as well as any risks or side effects.
Diagnosing common health issues such as illnesses and infections.
Evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans and adjusting medications as needed.
Educating patients and their caregivers about ongoing management of chronic conditions and encouraging compliance.
Advocating for patients and their families.

In addition to nurse practitioner duties, AGNPs must possess several skills in order to provide compassionate patient care, especially when treating the advanced age population.
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Helpful Skills Include:
Patience - Many older patients struggle with hearing and memory issues. An NP may have to repeat themselves several times to ensure the patient hears or understands them, which requires a great deal of patience.

Knowledge of geriatric health issues - The advanced age population may experience different health issues, especially compared to younger patients, which often require more individualized care. AGNPs must stay abreast of current research in the geriatric field of medicine.

Strong communication - AGNPs must be able to communicate effectively with patients and their caretakers. The older population may have difficulty understanding or remembering how to care for their condition or what medications to take. Being able to communicate adequately is imperative for positive patient outcomes

Safety - Maintaining patient safety standards is an AGNP’s top priority. Elderly patients are especially at risk for falls or medication overdoses. AGNPs must advocate for the safety of all of their patients.

Compassion - The geriatric population may experience sensitive issues such as requiring end-of-life care. AGNPs must be able to provide competent palliative care and education for patients and their caretakers while doing so in a compassionate and comforting manner.

The Future of Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
Both primary and acute care AGNPs are equally valuable and needed to care for patients across most of their lifespan. With the anticipated rapid growth in NP positions and the increased longevity of the aging population, AGNPs will be in high demand.

Thinking of obtaining a role as an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner? Consider utilizing a healthcare staffing service such as Litton Resource Group to assist in your search for a new position. Access the site and fill out an application to help match you with a medical institution that meets your career goals. Becoming an AGNP will provide you with a rewarding career and allow you to make a difference in the advanced age population.

Lauren Rivera BSN, RNC-NIC is a certified neonatal intensive care nurse. She serves as a nurse expert for a mother/baby telehealth company, and develops content for various nursing sites and fellow healthcare providers

08/31/2021

Great Advice.

Do I Have What It Takes to Be a Nurse Practitioner?
Jul 13, 2021 | Blog, Nursing Careers

What is a nurse practitioner (NP) and how is it different from your role as a nurse? According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, an NP is a master’s or doctorate-prepared nurse with the knowledge and clinical competence to practice as a clinician in acute or primary care settings. Becoming an NP is highly rewarding and requires effort, time, money, and managing more licenses and certifications.

So you are comfortable with your role as a bedside nurse, but you feel like you want or need something different. You can hold various nursing positions with a bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN) if you aren’t interested in pursuing additional education. But, if you want more of a challenge, more responsibility, more independence, and higher education, then becoming a nurse practitioner may be the right pathway for you. Read on to see what it takes to become a successful nurse practitioner.



5 Necessities to Becoming a Successful Nurse Practitioner



1. Registered Nurse Licensure
The first step to becoming a successful NP is to become a successful registered nurse (RN). If you aren’t an RN already, there are options for second-degree BSN programs available. If you are an associate-prepared registered nurse, RN to MSN programs are available for you to earn your MSN and your BSN. If you are a bachelor-prepared RN, there are numerous NP programs online and in-person all over the country.

2. Know Your Specialty
Unlike physician assistant programs, nurse practitioners must decide on what specialty they would like to study before applying to their program. Most nurses will utilize their bedside experience to help decipher which focus they would like to pursue. Although this is not necessarily a requirement of an NP program, it is challenging to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in a field without that specific experience. NPs can decide later on a subspecialty if they choose to go down that path. NP specialties include:

Adult-Gerontology Acute or Primary Care
Family Acute or Primary Care
Neonatal Acute Care
Pediatric Acute or Primary Care
Psychiatric/Mental Health
Women’s Health Acute or Primary Care
3. Consider Interests as Subspecialties
NPs can decide later on a subspecialty if they wish to focus on an even more niche area of care. Not all NPs subspecialize, but if a nurse has experience or interest in a subspecialty and they would like to practice as an advanced practice provider in that field, they can do so after graduation. Additionally, NPs can get post-graduate certifications to further their subspecialty education. Subspecialties include, but are not limited to:

Allergy/Immunology
Cardiovascular
Critical Care
Dermatology
Emergency
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Hematology/Oncology
Infectious Disease
Neurology
Occupational Health
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Sports Medicine
Urology
A nurse practitioner can even choose to switch their speciality if considering a career move.

4. Independent Practice
NPs have varying levels of independence depending on their state of practice. In some states, overseeing physicians need to approve all decisions made by an NP. This style of collaboration is suitable for new graduates, but it can become tedious for more experienced NPs. In other states, NPs have what’s called Full Practice Authority (FPA) to order and prescribe as they see fit; this type of autonomy is excellent for more experienced NPs. However, it is still essential to know when to consult additional providers due to patient complexity. Regardless of their scope, NPs need to be effective autonomous providers with an increased level of accountability. It is crucial that an NP doesn’t rely solely on their overseeing physician to correct any potential mistakes made.

5. Clinical Decision-Making
NPs have a more in-depth scope of clinical decision-making than their RN counterparts. Not only do NPs need the knowledge base to make clinical decisions, but they also need the confidence to make those decisions. The increased responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Managing acute, chronic, and preventative care
Counseling, planning/implementing treatment plans and palliative care
Understanding and utilizing appropriate diagnostic and screening protocols
Distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings
Prescribing medications within the state’s scope of practice
Delivering patient-centered, culturally competent care and empathetic relationships with parents and caregivers
As you can see, there is a significant difference in the role of a nurse and a nurse practitioner. Deciding whether or not you have what it takes to leap into a more autonomous medical role isn’t a decision to take lightly. It is important to remember that to be a successful nurse practitioner, you must be a successful nurse first. There is more required to being a good nurse or NP than simply having the foundational knowledge. Nurses must have the personal qualities and characteristics that are necessary for creating a career as a competent nurse practitioner.

07/06/2021

💥💥💥Physician Opportunity in Eastern, NC. Outpatient Pain Management and Neurology. Visa Candidates Please Apply.

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07/06/2021

New Job Alert 💥💥 Davenport, Iowa. RRT Opportunity on 2nd shift. 10,000 sign on bonus.

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07/06/2021

Hot Job Alert: 💥LCSW and LMFT Opportunities in Sacramento, CA.

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