Whether you’re a recent graduate or a veteran nurse with years of experience, you bring unique qualities to the table that healthcare organizations value. But to win an interview with your target employer, you’ll need to impress them on paper first by crafting a detailed, organized resume that stands out [...]
Knowing the number of NICU beds within a community helps healthcare systems understand trends and anticipate needs for the workforce and other resources. Unfortunately, pinpointing precise NICU data can be challenging; currently, there is no updated, comprehensive registry for all NICUs across the country. Further, there are many types of [...]
Several healthcare-related laws were passed throughout the U.S., some of which could affect your role as an NNP. As 2023 draws to a close and we look ahead to 2024, here are some recently proposed or passed legislative changes that all healthcare professionals should be aware of. Legislation Passed in [...]
If you’re an NNP, keeping up with the field’s changing educational requirements is important to your career. Here, we take a look into how the educational landscape may change for NNPs in the coming years. Traditional Educational Requirements for NNPs Traditionally, prospective NNPs would first obtain their Bachelor’s of Science [...]
Preterm birth affects up to one in ten infants born in the U.S., though there are many other conditions that may warrant a stay in the NICU. To ensure the best quality of care for infants requiring specialized medical attention, researchers leverage patient-oriented neonatology investigators (PONI). This initiative emphasizes the [...]
In healthcare, locum tenens refers to a temporary assignment that can last for several days, or in some cases, up to a year or longer. The term is Latin for “holding one’s place,” which is why many hospitals with short-term needs will recruit locum tenens NNPs for their NICUs, though [...]
The role of the neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) is still fairly new in healthcare. The earliest NICUs were only developed in the mid-1900s, and it wasn’t until the 1970s that the first NNPs first appeared in the U.S. As many of the pioneering NNPs have reached or are approaching retirement [...]
As an NNP, your skills are in demand and you play an invaluable role in providing the best level of care for NICU patients. While many hospitals are facing budgetary constraints, they need staff like you to continue achieving optimal patient outcomes. To that end, you may be in a [...]
The staffing crisis is having a widespread impact on the healthcare industry, with many organizations feeling its effects irrespective of location and type of care. For NNPs and other advanced practitioners, these staffing shortages ultimately mean job security for the foreseeable future. Yet, what does this mean specifically for locum [...]
Whether you’re finishing up school to become an NNP or you’re in an existing role and looking to get hired elsewhere, finding a new job or relocating can be overwhelming. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be. Working with a recruiter will lighten your load and provide [...]
