Thursday, April 11, 2013

Graduating soon?

Are you graduating soon and looking for a job? Here are some tips: 

1. Generally you can take the PANCE 6 days after you graduate. Use study guides and practice with exam master. NCCPA perfectly outlines what you should study for the exam: NCCPA BLUEPRINT


PANCE EXAM - NCCPA specific information regarding the PANCE exam


PA National Certification - NCCPA website. Get information about the PANCE: information about the test, a test content blueprint, policies, facts, etc. Also get information about CMEs and certification processes. 



2. After you pass the PANCE, you generally can apply for your state license. Depending on which state you live in, this can sometimes take some time. ( I think I waited 30 days for mine but I know others who waited longer)



NY State License Requirements - specific NY state PA license requirement. If you don't live in NY, just do a google search and you can find your state's requirements


3. There are plenty of great ways to search for jobs. Your PA program may forward job opportunities to you. Another good idea is to visit hospital websites and check the career opportunities section. You'd be surprised, but websites like www.indeed.com or craigslist also have private job listings - just be careful to verify they are reputable.  

4.  Jobs at certain locations can take several months for you to finish necessary paperwork and credentialing. 

5. Remember to apply for an NPI number. This is your provider identifier number. 
NPI - apply for your national provider identifier number

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