Networking 101
Networking 101 by Kayla Bassett, PA-C We’ve all heard it before: “it’s not about what you know, its about who you know”. The power of networking is something…
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NONLINEAR CAREER PATH: Interview with Michalia Humphrey, PA-C
Here at The PA Blueprint, we support those that choose unorthodox, non-linear career paths…from sabbaticals to non-clinical jobs to side hustles. After all, working 9-5 for 25 years…
THE PANCE WHISPERER: Interview with Erich Fogg, PA-C
Passing the PANCE is the first major hurdle in the transition from PA program to practice. While there is a high first-time pass rate, this ominous certification exam…
The Doctorate Is In – Interview with David Beck, PA-C
We regularly get asked about doctorates for PAs, as there is a trend towards this as a terminal degree for the PA profession. Given that other healthcare professionals,…
THE ESSENTIAL CLINICAL YEAR RESOURCES FOR PAs
Our goal at The PA Blueprint is to keep you as informed as possible, and one way we can do that is to connect you with the clinical…
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CAREER VITAL SIGNS
INTRO When assessing a patient’s state of wellness or illness, one of the most important things that we collect are the vital signs: temperature, heart rate, blood pressure,…
SHAYNE’S FAVORITE PRIMARY CARE RESOURCES
In 10 years of primary care and urgent care medicine, I’ve vetted quite a few resources, and have some personal favorites. I figured I would share those with…
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APPLICATION ESSENTIALS FOR PAs
Sometimes the inertia of creating your resume, CV, clinical summary and cover letters can be hard to overcome. If you’re soon-to-be-graduating, you may be getting ready to apply…
How to Optimize Negotiating a Raise
Negotiating for a raise during the interview process is much different than negotiating for a raise once you are at a job. A lot goes into getting a raise, but…
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Getting those requisite 1-2 years of experience
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re graduating soon and looking for jobs, reading through postings that sound great, only to scroll down further and find the dreaded…
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JOB POSTINGS: What you need to know
We all look at job postings. Perhaps you’re a clinical year PA student and searching for your first job…how exciting and overwhelming at the same time! Or, you…
Why I turned down the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment
The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program can be a great opportunity to pay back your student loans. I was very excited to apply for the program…