NP Professional Launch LuAnn Cook, MN, ANP-C Larlene Dunsmuir, - PDF document

9/15/2015 NP Professional Launch LuAnn Cook, MN, ANP-C Larlene Dunsmuir, DNP, FNP, ANP-C Mandy McKimmy, DNP, NP-C, APRN Disclosures • No financial disclosures • Faculty positions- Larlene Dunsmuir/Mandy McKimmy • NPO Education Committee- Larlene Dunsmuir Objectives • Describe the essential components of the professional curriculum vitae (CV). • Demonstrate skills for a successful interview. • Identify resources to enhance professional development. 1

9/15/2015 The professional CV Larlene Dunsmuir, DNP, FNP, ANP-C What is a CV? • Literal translation – Course of Life • More extensive than a resume • Paper introduction of yourself to potential employers • Should be updated regularly- living document Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae Resume CV  Usually limited to 1 page  Multiple pages in length  Brief list of experiences  Used when applying for and skills academia and  No personal information professional positions except name  More detailed than resume  Tailored to the position being applied for.  Outlines scholarly work  Used primarily in the  Includes personal info U.S. including marital status, DOB, hobbies, etc. 2

9/15/2015 Writing a CV • What to include : ▫ Contact info (name, address, phone, email) ▫ Licenses ▫ Education (degrees, awarding institutions and dates) ▫ Dissertation or thesis title, names of advisor, and committee members (if applicable) ▫ Awards, grants, scholarships ▫ Post-graduate training and fellowships Writing a CV • What to include: ▫ Publications and presentations ▫ Teaching experiences ▫ Languages or other skills ▫ Volunteer work/community service/board positions ▫ Membership in professional organizations ▫ Hobbies and Interests ▫ Work experience/history Organization and Style • Gapping, Parallelism, and Headings • Gapping is the use of brief statements that are not complete sentences to present information concisely • Parallelism is used to keep the structure of the phrases consistent throughout the document • Stay in one tense • Be consistent with punctuation and font • Use uniform indentation settings • Use Topical Headings Order of importance • Bold type • 3

9/15/2015 Tips and Tricks • DO maintain white space so the eye is not overwhelmed. • DO use large enough font (12 is good) and keep font simple. • DO label categories and be consist in formatting. • DO organize content. • DO proofread- and have someone else proofread as well. • DO put name and page number at top of each page. • DON’T allow errors (spelling, grammatical, content). • DON’T private too much personal information. “Take homes”  Your CV should ‘showcase’ your unique experiences and highlight why you stand out among the other candidates.  Keep it concise: 2-5 pages is usually adequate. Longer is not always better.  Update and revise frequently! Interviewing Skill Set LuAnn Cook, MN, ANP-C 4

9/15/2015 Interviewing • Preparation • Attire • The interview process • Follow-up after the interview • Salary/benefits discussion Preparation prior to Interview • Research the potential employer ▫ Mission statement ▫ History  Come up with questions to ask based on this information • Research the individual with whom you will be interviewing ▫ Are they involved in the community? Preparation prior to Interview • Job Description, review ▫ Jot down questions to have answered during the interview • Develop questions for your self • Keep in mind you are also interviewing them to see if you want to be a part of their team 5

9/15/2015 What types of Questions? • Ask what is their orientation process? • What are the roles and responsibilities? • Is there a job description to review? • What are the expectations of the potential manager? Interview Attire • Know your audience!!! • First Impression is a lasting impression • Business attire unless instructed other wise, then business casual ▫ Clean, pressed, avoid busy clothing • Avoid Casual Actual Interview • Arrive 5-10 minutes early • Bring copies of resume • Bring your questions—not on scraps of paper • Use restroom prior to letting them know you have arrived • Hand shake • Eye contact 6

9/15/2015 Actual Interview • Interviewer will most likely use behavioral also known as situational questions ▫ Tell me a current case you are involved in and your treatment plan did not achieve what you intended? If not why and what would you do differently? • Be prepared to share examples, both positive and negative • Be prepared for the interviewer to ask additional questions based on what you share Actual Interview • Keep in mind: answer the question, avoid extraneous circuitous conversation • Jot down questions or ask as they come to mind during the conversation Interview Practice 7

9/15/2015 Post Interview • Send an email or thank you card • Determine next steps ▫ When will they contact you or what is the process? Contract Negotiations Pay ▫ Salary ▫ hourly wage ▫ “commission” or contract work ▫ Research what is standard in your area Value Scale o generally practice will net profit in the range of 15-20% of what is charged.  See AANP website for more info on calculating value scale (AANP.org) Contract Negotiations • Benefits (if working as a contractor, benefits will likely not be included) ▫ Health insurance ▫ Vacation or PTO ▫ Sick time/extended illness ▫ Continuing Education  Time off  Tuition reimbursement  Travel expenses o Malpractice insurance o Professional Memberships/subscriptions 8

9/15/2015 Contract Negotiations • Practice Expectations ▫ Hours of work (including lunch and break times) ▫ How to request time off ▫ Will call coverage be expected? ▫ Orientation, training, probation ▫ Availability of a mentor ▫ How many patients will you be expected to see/panel size? Contract Negotiations • Professional Expectations ▫ Will you be allowed to practice to your full scope? ▫ Will you function as a PCP with your own patient panel? ▫ Will you have the same level of value within the practice as the other providers? ▫ Advancement or leadership opportunities within the practice Contract Negotiations “Take homes” • Be clear about what you need • Ask questions- make sure you understand what you are agreeing to • GET IT IN WRITING- have someone else look at it before you sign • GOOD LUCK! 9

9/15/2015 Professional Development Mandy McKimmy, DNP, NP-C, APRN Organization Tips • Thumb drive, hard drive, laptop, paper copy • Scan CEU’s, CPR card, licenses • Create a document with prior addresses • Keep track of liability insurance • Keep a running list of “peers” • Keep copies of applications for reference State Organizations • Nurse Practitioners of Oregon (NPO)  Special interest group established within ONA in 1977  Annual education conference in Oregon  Annual spring pharmacology conference  Educational Scholarships  Legislative Activities  Career Center/Resources http://www.nursepractitionersoforegon.org/ • Oregon Nurses Association (ONA)  Established in 1904  Non-profit association, constituent member of American Nurses Association  Learning management system; online CE opportunities http://www.oregonrn.org/ • National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Oregon Chapter (NAPNAP) http://community.napnap.org/oregonchapter/home 10

9/15/2015 National Organization American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Vision Statement: High quality health care for all by the patient’s provider of choice • Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Professionalism, Leadership & Service *On January 1, 2013, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (founded in 1985) and the American College of Nurse Practitioners (founded in 1995) came together to form the American Association of Nurse Practitioners™ (AANP), the largest full-service national professional membership organization for NPs of all specialties. Legislative Update • Oregon State Board of Nursing  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Rule Advisory Committee (next 2 years)  Subcommittees: Scope of Practice, Education, Prescriptive Authority, Licensing and Renewal  Division 50 (Nurse Practitioners)  Division 56 (Prescribing and Dispensing) • Changes to CE Requirements (OAR 851-050-0142): Maintenance of national certification or 45 hours structured CE with 15 hours specific pharmacotherapeutic content Legislative Update: 2015 Regular Session • SB 153: NP Payment Parity Fix • HB 3396, HB 2171: Provider Incentives • SB 523: Grace Period • HB 3021: Virtual Credit Cards • HB 2837: Seat Belt Exemptions • HB 2308: Clarifies “independent practice” for reimbursement • HB 2930: requires hospitals to adopt rules granting privileges to CNMs • HB 3326: directs medical boards to adopt rules regulating use of in-office sedation services • SB 283: Title Protection • SB 547: creates nurse emeritus license to permit certain retired nurses to engage in volunteer practice • SB 626: allows additional delegates to access PDMP http://www.orpdmp.com/orpdmpfiles/PDF_Files/Reports/2014_PDMP- AC_Annual_Report_02_05_15.pdf 11