Advanced Practice Careers
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and other advanced practice healthcare providers share their experiences and tips on how to grow in their careers at UNMH.
When you choose a career at UNM Hospital, you pursue your passion within an award-winning healthcare system committed to providing you a work environment where you can flourish. We offer a range of professional development programs within our teaching hospital that will allow you the opportunity to earn a quality education while simultaneously gaining valuable work experience. From training programs to other benefits, we offer a range of resources to ensure that all members within our organization are well versed in their field.
Thinking about taking the next step in your career? We asked some of our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants what advice they would give to someone looking to move into advanced practice roles:
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Find a Mentor
"I would advise someone looking to move into an advanced practice role to find a mentor and shadow in areas of interest to ensure it’s a good fit and find out what a typical day is like.”
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Learn as Much as You Can
“It is especially important as an early advanced practice provider to work in an environment where there are many training opportunities.”
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It’s Just the Beginning
“Achieving a PA or NP is a beginning, not an end. There is a lot of growing and learning that will be part of the experience as a practicing NP or PA.”
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Find Your Calling
“Find your niche, and make sure that your education fits the patient population you will be serving.”
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Support Each Other
“Find a support system. Choose an NP/PA program where you will be supported in your clinical rotations and a team that will motivate you to strive for better.”
Take the next step in your career. Explore career opportunities in advanced practice at UNM Hospital!