Is it Possible, and Is It Worth It? In summary: YES, it's possible. And YES, it's worth it. But read on so you know why I am crazy enough to encourage an NP or PA student to publish while in the...
DIY Professional Headshots at Home
I don't know about you, but I love getting new professional headshots. It's a fun way to put some professional pep in your step and it gives your profiles and website bios more personality. But they...
The Dermatology Job Journey
Gone are the days of cold-calling dermatology offices and Med Spas asking if they're hiring. Gone are the days of relying on Indeed, Monster and LinkedIn for finding open positions. Sure, these...
Tips for Success for New APP in Dermatology
Let’s be real, nobody ever feels 100% prepared to start taking on their own patients after training. It doesn't matter if you've had 6 weeks or 6 months of training, finally seeing your very own...
PsychDermDNP Begins
Why Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification? I have always had an interest in the human mind and psychology, and I actually had begun toying with the idea of getting certified in...
So Far, Staying Positive
So my initial impression after the meeting is pretty neutral. There was some good news as far as benefits and some nice details for the auxiliary staff, but there was not much information for the...
Private Equity and Healthcare
Match Made in Heaven or Destructive Force Against Patient-centered Care? Well, this changes everything... I just found out 2 weeks ago that my boss and founder of my employing company has sold the...
5 Tips for Getting “Dermatology Experience” Before Actually Working in Dermatology
If you have tried searching Indeed.com or Monster.com, or any online job database for that matter, you may have noticed that the vast majority of dermatology jobs “require at least 2 years of...
Hi! My name is Dr. Patricia Marcela Delgado, DNP
Hi! My name is Dr. Patricia Marcela Delgado, but you can call me Patricia. I am a doctorate-prepared, board-certified adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner also certified in dermatology....
Mission Trips and Other Life Experiences: Always Worth It
I want to share this email I sent to a post-graduate student. She attended undergraduate university with the original goal of going to medical school, so some...
Standing Up for Nurse Practitioners: For Us and for Our Patients
As an advanced practice provider, and specifically, as a doctorate prepared nurse practitioner, I feel it is my duty to uphold our standards and defend our field when others try to knock us down,...
Doorways to Dermatology: Jobs for Students and Nurses to Gain Experience for a Career in Dermatology
A major theme in dermatology is experience. Many dermatology job positions on employment websites are not open to anyone that does not report already having at least 2 years of experience in...