Top 5 Jobs for Friday!

1. PNP CVICU Acute Care - Orlando, FL
2. PNP BMT- St. Petersburg, FL
3. PNP PICU Acute Care- Hershey, PA
4. PNP Pulmonary Outpatient - Los Angeles, CA
5. NNP Medical NICU - Philadelphia, PA

UPCOMING CONFERENCE EVENTS:

We would love to meet you all there, check into these amazing conferences. 

AANP June 23-25 2016 San Antonio, TX   Happening now! Booth #257, stop by to learn about exciting new job opportunities, discuss career development strategies, and enter to win an apple watch. Click the link to enter NOW!  http://pages.melnic.com/AANP-Drawing.html

NNP Symposium July 7-10 Keystone, CO - Booth #93. We are excited to be attending this conference, as it will be our first year there. We hope to see a lot of new faces! 

FANNP Oct 18-22, 2016 

PCICS Dec 8-12, 2016 Miami Beach, FL

NAPNAP Mar 16-19, 2017 Denver, CO 

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Happy Valentines Day- Melnic's Top 5 Cardiac Jobs

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!




Make a date this Valentine's Day with one of Melnic's hot Cardiac positions. Check out our amazing selection of job opportunities that will make your heart flutter. Happy Valentine's Day from Melnic Consulting Group!





Melnic's Top 5 Cardiac Jobs- Just in time for Valentine's Day! 


1. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Job CVICU AC PNP - St. Petersburg FL. 
2. Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Job Cardiology Inpatient - Dallas, TX
3. Pediatric Physician Assistant Cardiology Inpatient Job PA- Dallas, TX
4. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Job CVICU Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ 
5. Assistant Nurse Manager Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Job CVICU Wilmington, DE

Please visit our website for more details about the services we provide. Don't forget that services are no cost to you; we are here to support you in your career. Let us know if you have any questions.



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Pediatric Advanced Practice Conference & Acute Care PNP Review Course

Join Melnic Consulting Group at the

9th Annual Advanced Practice Conference & Acute Care PNP Board Review Course
October 22-23, 2015 | Grapevine, TX
Hosted by Children's Health Dallas

ONLY 6 WEEKS AWAY - REGISTER TODAY!

What's Under the Mask?
Diseases difficult to identify in pediatrics.

Join Melnic Consulting Group at the 9th Annual Advanced Practice Conference aimed at educating health care providers on a variety of topics specific to the pediatric population. Information gained will help providers broaden their scope of knowledge in a variety of areas such as health care reform, radiology, hospital-acquired conditions and infectious diseases.

The target audience includes physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses and registered nurses within primary care, acute care and specialty roles.

CME: Earn up to 12 PRA Category 1 Credits™
Register Today
Learn more about the 9th Annual AP Conference

Take advantage of this year's special Acute Care PNP Board Review Course!
(Did we mention the instructor has a 100% pass rate?)
 
You won't want to miss this exceptional course uniquely taught by instructor, Lindy Moake, RN, MSN, PCCNP.  Lindy is the Clinical Manager of Advanced Practice Services in the Heart Center at Children's Health Dallas.  Her engaging teaching techniques and profound knowledge have led to a 100% pass rate for all students who have taken her course!

Register for the AC PNP Board Review Course

Can't Make the In-person Acute Care PNP Exam Review?

Announcing a New Online AC-PNP Exam Review!
Online Test Prep with 100% Money Back Guarantee

Let us help you prepare for the AC-PNP Exam with practice exams, structured review of results, and the rationale behind each question. Questions are tagged by system-based subject areas so you can easily identify the areas where you need help focusing your study time.
Learn More and Get Started Today! >>

Melnic is Now Offering an AC-PNP Board Exam Fee Reimbursement Program!
It pays to get certified - up to $385!

Find out more about the program and enroll today! >>

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Acute Care PNP Exam Eligibility Requirements

Congratulations on taking the next step to Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification!

Once you complete your Acute Care PNP program and decide to sit for the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification exam, you must submit a complete application to the PNCB.  The eligibility/application process includes:

1. Current, unencumbered state issued RN license
2. Graduate from an accredited academic program with a Master’s or Doctorate degree in nursing with a concentration in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care
OR
3. Graduate of an accredited academic post-Master’s Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification program
4. Completion of the online application including payment – online payments are accepted
5. Official transcripts that document completion of all educational requirements – transcripts must be sent from the educational institution directly to PNCB.  Transcripts sent directly by the nurse practitioner will not be accepted
6. Documentation of current PALS certification
7. Additional documents as requested by the PNCB

Thinking about becoming an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner?

Explore Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Programs

The PNCB website has a variety of resources and study aids available for candidates to use during preparation for certification testing including handbooks, outlines, tips and strategies for taking the exam along with reference lists and of course, sample questions.

Good luck to you as you undertake this most important next step in your professional career!  Access more extensive and complete information about the ACPNP Certification examination and its requirements here.

Explore Acute Care PNP Jobs!

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Benefits of Acute Care Certification for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Increasing numbers of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners are deciding to pursue certification in their respective fields.  To sit for the ACPNP certification exam, one must be a licensed RN and have completed their MSN from an accredited pediatric nurse practitioner program.  Certification is the next step in the career progression that offers validation that a nurse practitioner has the knowledge, expertise and competency to provide the best possible care available to their pediatric patients and their families.  The certified ACPNP has a sense of confidence, accomplishment and enhanced credibility with this professional achievement and becoming certified demonstrates their commitment to continued professional growth and lifelong learning.  Certified ACPNPs are more marketable and are more likely to be hired over a non-certified candidate with similar qualifications.  Certification offers many opportunities for recognition from employers and other health care professionals as the certified ACPNP continues to pursue professional nursing excellence in their careers.  The following links provide more information about the many benefits of acute care certification.

The Benefits or Certification - PNCB
Pediatric Nurses Value Certification

Explore Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Job Opportunities!

To inquire about Acute Care PNP jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Certification

The demand for Acute Care Certification is rapidly increasing across the United States. Texas, Arizona, Virginia and Maryland have issued statewide mandates for hospitals to require Acute Care Certification for most, if not all inpatient positions. Of the 10 Children’s hospitals with high scores in three or more specialties and named to the Honor Roll by US News and World Report’s 2014-2015"Best Children’s Hospitals," all require Acute Care certification for critical care PNP roles at least 5 of them either require or strongly prefer Acute Care Certification for the majority of inpatient jobs.  In addition, a statement given by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties recommends that Acute Care Nurse Practitioners care for the majority of inpatient patients.

Jill Gilliland, President of Melnic ConsultingGroup says, “Many of the leading children’s hospitals that Melnic partners with, now requests "Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners" when seeking candidates for open PNP job opportunities. Those who are educated and certified in acute care have become highly preferred candidates for inpatient roles in today's job market.” 

The changing landscape for acute and primary care certification requirements can be an uncertain path to navigate. Melnic Consulting Group is here to provide insight and professional career guidance for PNP new grads and experienced PNPs looking to advance their careers.  Here are some study tips and materials for the PNCB board exams for AC and PC certifications.  

Wondering if you should get your Acute Care Certification?  We're happy to answer any questions you may have.  Please contact us.   

   
According to the (PNCB) Pediatric Nurse Certification Board, “the CPNP-AC role is designed to meet the specialized physiologic and psychological needs of children with complex acute, critical and chronic health conditions. CPNP-ACs respond to rapidly changing clinical conditions, including the recognition and management of emerging crises, organ dysfunction and failure.”

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the National Task Force Criteria and the APRN National Consensus Model include recommendations that all states require nurse practitioners to have congruence between education, national certification and clinical practice. While a few states may not currently require national certification for licensure, your employer may require certification or you may move to another state that requires it.

View the list of Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Programs currently recognized by the PNCB: 

Acute Care PNP Programs listed by state and city

View Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Positions

Reference:  www.pncb.org

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Rush University College of Nursing: Linking Science to Pediatric Clinical Practice

Rush University Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and Primary and Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner MSN students presented the culmination of graduate student knowledge and evidence-based interprofessional projects at an inaugural conference day April 9, 2014.  The conference event, “Linking Science to Pediatric Clinical Practice,” was planned and executed by the MSN students, with support by the faculty.  Strong student involvement in conference planning provided students with skills for future educational and conference planning activities. Projects topics included: extubation readiness, developmental screening tools, asthma, sickle cell disease, concussions, and HPV vaccination.

The conference targeted advanced practice providers and registered nurses from local medical centers and professional organizations including the Chicago chapter of NAPNAP and the Society of Pediatric Nurses. Conference attendance awarded 6.5 continuing education units. Objectives of the conference included identifying pediatric care and system challenges for advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) practice and translation of evidence-based solutions for identified problems. Feedback from the inaugural offering was extremely positive and supports continuation of this event with future graduating students. The conference was supported by the generous support from Melnic Consulting Group and the Rush University College of Nursing Alumni Association.

Learn more about Rush University College of Nursing.

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Pediatric Long Term Care Needs on the Rise

New opportunities for Advanced Practice Nurses continue to emerge, particularly in the area of Pediatric Long Term Care.  While the focus has historically been on long term care for older/geriatric patients, little consideration has been given to the increasing numbers of pediatric patients with long term care or end of life medical needs.  These medically fragile children have chronic,  complex conditions resulting from premature birth, birth defects, infection, surgery or trauma that require ongoing exceptional care.  Many are technology dependent.  

Nurse Practitioners, particularly those with their acute care certification, are finding rewarding opportunities working with these children, not only in free-standing care centers, but in the many children’s hospitals that are creating inpatient/outpatient programs that provide care for these patients when they no longer require acute care in the NICU or PICU.   Read “Pediatric Long-Term Care…Long Overdue” for a comprehensive description of the need for pediatric LTC and the growing opportunities for Nurse Practitioners in this specialty.

View advanced practice jobs:

Specialty Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Jobs

To inquire about PNP and NNP jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Pediatric Nursing Jobs – Top 5 for Friday!

What’s better than an old job?...5 New Pediatric Nursing Jobs! 

5 New pediatric advanced practice nursing jobs in 5 different locations, and 5 different specialties! 

Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurses, Melnic Consulting Group is now interviewing for nationwide Pediatric Nursing job opportunities that we want to share with you! Top children's hospitals are searching for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Leaders to join their teams of exceptional healthcare professionals. If your experience, specialties, and credentials align well with these job descriptions, you may be a great fit for one of these incredible Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing positions.

New!  Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)  - Orange, CA
This leading children’s hospital on the West coast has an opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join their cardiology team as the PNP in their Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.  The advanced practice provider in this role is a clinical expert in the management of expert care for pediatric patients with congenital or acquired heart disease and their families.  The Nurse Practitioner in this 12 bed CVICU plans, implements and monitors plans of care for their critically ill patients.  They order and interpret laboratory and radiographic tests in addition to performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.  All of the CVICU rooms have the leading-edge technology needed to meet the demands of monitoring children with critical care needs after complex surgeries.  The clinical specialist Pediatric Nurse Practitioner uses their experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally and collaboratively with patients, families, staff, physicians and health care providers from other departments.

Inquire about salary information for these jobs. Email Jill@melnic.com

New!  Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) - Cincinnati, OH
We are currently searching for a medical surgical Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the NICU team at this leading academic children’s hospital.  Their 59 bed, Level IV, NICU is one of the largest and most advanced intensive care units in the nation, soon to be a 69 bed unit that will include 30 private beds.  It provides the specialized, state-of-the-art medical care required by critically ill newborns and premature infants with complex medical/surgical care needs, some of whom may be recovering from highly complex surgery.  The NNP uses their special training and experience to deliver specialized, family-centered direct patient care to these newborn infants.

Need Help Updating Your Pediatric Nursing Resume?Contact us for help – It’s Free!

New!  Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Plastics and Craniofacial Surgery, Experienced PNP - Dallas, TX
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who has first assist OR experience is a strong candidate to become the PNP in Plastics and Craniofacial Surgery at this leading academic children’s hospital.  The advanced practice provider in this role is responsible for the care and management of patients in the inpatient and outpatient specialty settings doing histories and physicals, plans of care and day to day management of the entire patient course of Plastics and Craniofacial Surgery Services patients in collaboration with the attending. 

New!  Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency, Experienced PNP - Plano, TX
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department of the Ambulatory Care Pavilion of this leading academic children’s hospital, located in a nearby suburban location.  As the PNP in Emergency, you will provide age appropriate and culturally sensitive care to patients, aged 0-18, who are seeking immediate medical attention at this new state-of-the-art medical center that has the largest suburban group of pediatric specialists in the nation. The emergency department has 16 exam rooms for treating patients in need of comprehensive emergent and urgent care.

New! Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) - Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S.
This is a great opportunity for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join one of the top ten academic children’s hospitals in their Neonatology Services Department.  The NNP will join a float pool to work in a Level IV NICU at the children’s hospital and in a busy Level III NICU, both part of a leading healthcare system.  This role provides primary health care and emergency services to high-risk newborns and infants including obtaining histories, performing physical exams and interpreting lab, radiographic and clinical data for developing plans of care under physician supervision.

BONUS - 3 More New PNP Jobs! 
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Heart Transplant - Dallas, TX
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, GI Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Dallas, TX
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurology, Experienced PNP-AC - Dallas, TX

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Pediatric Nursing Jobs - Top 5 for Friday!

Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurses, Melnic Consulting Group is now interviewing for nationwide Pediatric Nursing job opportunities that we want to share with you! Top children's hospitals are searching for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Leaders to join their teams of exceptional healthcare professionals. If your experience, specialties, and credentials align well with these job descriptions, you may be a great fit for one of these incredible Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing positions.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care - Peoria, AZ
We have an exciting part-time or full-time position for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join this dedicated team that provides compassionate, comprehensive pediatric medical care (sick, preventive and well) for patients from birth through eighteen years of age, working with parents to help raise happy healthy children and treating each child as if they were their own.  The Nurse Practitioner in this role performs physicals, makes diagnoses and recommends treatment or appropriate referrals in addition to ordering diagnostic and laboratory tests and recommending pharmacological agents and treatments. This is a great opportunity to join a busy practice that is affiliated with four nearby hospitals.
This practice is located in the Sonoran Desert area of Arizona in a city that was recently named one of the 100 best places in the U.S. to live.

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Contact us for help – It’s Free!

 

Practitioner Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary -  Dallas, TX

**Competitive salary, great benefits, and career development opportunities**
If you are an Acute Care or Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or with an interest in providing care for pediatric pulmonary patients, this is a great opportunity for you at a leading academic center children’s hospital in the Southwestern U.S. The Acute Care or Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Inpatient Pulmonary Medicine utilizes their knowledge, skills and experience to provide comprehensive pulmonary care and services to inpatients ranging in age from birth to age 18 with disorders of the respiratory system. They are a member of the team that specializes in diagnosis and treatment of a variety of respiratory disorders in children. Advanced practice provider responsibilities include taking patient histories, performing physical exams and formulating impressions and recommendations for patient care in collaboration with the attending physician.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Philadelphia, PA
If you are an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, there is a wonderful opportunity for you to join the team that provides state-of-the-art comprehensive care for their tiny newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of this leading children’s hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Using your special training in neonatal nursing, you will be responsible for the critical evaluation of newborns in the unit. Providing clinical management under the direction of the attending neonatologist, the NNP in the NICU will be responsible for assessment, development and implementation of plans (writing orders and performing procedures), evaluation and documentation. Additional roles include providing education and support to patient families, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on plans of care and providing staff education and clinical consultation to the interdisciplinary team.

Inquire about salary information for these jobs. Email Jill@melnic.com

Director, Pediatric Emergency Services - Southwest Region of U.S.
The nurse leader who is a visionary with experience advocating for an environment that promotes high patient care standards is a strong candidate for the position of Director of Emergency Services at this leading children’s hospital. The Director in this role is responsible for managing patient care, and oversees nursing/staff practice, manages personnel and overall staff development in this fast-paced Level II Trauma Center. They have management authority, accountability and responsibility within the Emergency Department, including monitoring financial performance. They demonstrate sound clinical judgment in emergency medicine, and they promote teamwork, professionalism and appropriate decision-making based on evidence-based practice. The Director in this role is a highly experienced, progressive nursing leader with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. This is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President of Nursing Services.

Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - Seattle, WA
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the team of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at this leading children’s academic hospital. The CNS in the PICU is an expert in clinical nursing, experienced in the care of critically ill or injured children with complex conditions. The CNS is responsible for promoting, improving and managing health care in this 31 bed Unit where patients up to age 21 are treated. Providing clinical expertise in the PICU, they assess health needs of patients and evaluate nursing interventions that will achieve optimal outcomes. The CNS is a nurse leader who collaborates with other management to develop policies and procedures and manages their implementation and communication.  Don’t miss this opportunity to join a medical institution with the highest quality of care as its standard, operating in a city that exemplifies all of the finer aspects of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle!

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Update Your PNP Profile

Have you recently graduated from a Post-Master's Acute Care Program or DNP Program? Or are you currently enrolled in an Acute Care or DNP Program and will graduate within the next year or two? We would love to learn about your progress and update your PNP candidate profile with your most recent accomplishments.  Don’t have a PNP profile with Melnic Consulting Group?  Click below to create one today!

 

Even if you are not currently looking for a new pediatric nursing position, it is important to keep your professional experience and accomplishments accurate and up-to-date. Need help updating your PNP resume? Contact Us

 

Have you considered getting Acute Care certified, but are still unsure if it is the right path for you? Here is some information to consider: "The demand for Acute Care Certification is rapidly increasing across the United States. Texas, Arizona, Virginia and Maryland have issued statewide mandates for hospitals to require Acute Care Certification for most, if not all inpatient positions. As a result, many of the leading children's hospitals now request "Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners" when seeking candidates for open PNP job positions." Continue Reading the Full Article >>

The team at Melnic Consulting Group is here to support you and your pediatric nursing career development. If you are looking for a new pediatric nursing job, would like help with your PNP resume, or would like some guidance on your career development, please reach out to us. We look forward to hearing from you!
To inquire about Pediatric Nursing jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Acute Care Certification for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners



The demand for Acute Care Certification is rapidly increasing across the United States. Texas, Arizona, Virginia and Maryland have issued statewide mandates for hospitals to require Acute Care Certification for most, if not all inpatient positions. Of the 12 hospitals that were named top three in the ten identified pediatric specialties by US News and World Report’s 2012-2013 "Best Children’s Hospitals," at least 5 of them either require or strongly prefer Acute Care Certification for the majority of inpatient jobs.  In addition, a September 2011 statement given by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties recommends that Acute Care Nurse Practitioners care for the majority of inpatient patients.

As a result, many of the leading children’s hospitals now request "Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners" when seeking candidates for open PNP job opportunities. Those who are educated and certified in acute care have become highly preferred candidates for inpatient roles in today's job market.

The changing landscape for acute and primary care certification requirements can be an uncertain path to navigate. Melnic Consulting Group is here to provide insight and professional career guidance for PNP new grads and experienced PNPs looking to advance their careers.  Here are some study tips and materials for the PNCB board exams for AC and PC certifications. 

 

Wondering if you should get your Acute Care Certification?  We're happy to answer any questions you may have.  Please contact us.   

  
According to the (PNCB) Pediatric Nurse Certification Board, “the CPNP-AC role is designed to meet the specialized physiologic and psychological needs of children with complex acute, critical and chronic health conditions. CPNP-ACs respond to rapidly changing clinical conditions, including the recognition and management of emerging crises, organ dysfunction and failure.”

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the National Task Force Criteria and the APRN National Consensus Model include recommendations that all states require nurse practitioners to have congruence between education, national certification and clinical practice. While a few states may not currently require national certification for licensure, your employer may require certification or you may move to another state that requires it.
The PNCB currently recognizes the following Acute Care PNP programs listed by state and city:

AL - Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham - Advanced Practitioner of Nursing: Acute & Continuing Care Pediatrics
AL - Mobile
University of South Alabama College of Nursing - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program - DNP
AR - Little Rock
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
CA - San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
DC - Washington
Catholic University of America - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
GA - Atlanta Emory University - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Program
IL - Chicago
Rush University - Acute Care PNP Program 
MA - Boston Northeastern University - Acute Care PNP Program
MD - Baltimore University of Maryland - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Program
MI - Detroit Wayne State University College of Nursing - Advanced Practice Nursing with Women, Neonates, and Children - AC PNP Specialty
NC - Durham
Duke University- Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care Nurse Practitioner Program
NE - Omaha Creighton University - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
NJ - South Orange Seton Hall University- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Program
OH - Akron University of Akron - Child and Adolescent Health Nursing PNP/AC
OH - Cincinnati University of Cincinnati College of Nursing - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner MSN Program
OH - Columbus Ohio State University - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Program
OH - Dayton Wright State University - Acute Care - PNP Program
PA - Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania - Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care Nurse Practitioner Program
PA - Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania - Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner Program
PA - Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania - Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Program
TN - Nashville Vanderbilt University - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program - Acute Care Track
TX - Arlington
University of Texas at Arlington - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
WI - Milwaukee
Marquette University - Advanced Practice Nursing: Pediatric Acute Care PNP

View Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Positions

Reference:  www.pncb.org

To inquire about Acute Care programs or PNP jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Beth Bolick Selected for Prestigious Executive Nurse Fellow Program

Beth Bolick, DNP, PNP-BC,
CPNP-AC, CCRN

Congratulations to Beth Bolick, DNP, PNP-BC, CPNP-AC, CCRN, who has been named one of only 20 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Executive Nurse Fellows for 2012.  Bolick, coordinator of the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program (AC PNP) at Rush University College of Nursing, joins a select group of nurse leaders chosen to participate in this three-year leadership development program.   Bolick joins more than 200 nurse leaders that have participated in this exceptional leadership development program since it began in 1998.  According to a press release from RWJF, the RWJF Executive Nurse Fellows program strengthens the leadership capacity of nurses who aspire to shape healthcare locally and nationally.  Bolick, and her colleagues selected for this prestigious program will receive coaching, education and support to strengthen their ability to lead teams and organizations that are improving our nation’s health and healthcare. 

“Beth Bolick is a world-class leader, innovator, and advocate in the advancement of pediatric nurses and healthcare.  I am thrilled that she has been selected for the RWJF Executive Nurse Fellow program.  She has worked hard for this opportunity and I know she will take full advantage of the program and will continue to be an integral leader in the improvement of our nation’s health and healthcare.  Beth is a close friend and I value my relationship with her and Rush University College of Nursing.” – Jill Gilliland, President and CEO of Melnic Consulting Group

Bolick joined Rush University in 1995 to design and implement the AC PNP program, which now ranks 5th for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner programs in U.S. News & World Report.  Bolick was a nurse practitioner in Rush University Medical Center's pediatric intensive care unit for more than ten years. Prior to that, she was the clinical educator and interim nurse manager of the Emergency Department at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago (now the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago), and began her career in pediatrics at the Milwaukee Children's Hospital (now the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin).

Bolick is a member of the project team for the state of Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children, and helped make the program the model for facility recognition for pediatric centers nationwide. She has worked with the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board to design and implement the national certification examination for AC PNPs, and is active in practice analysis and examination item writing. Bolick collaborated with the Emergency Nurses Association to provide the Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course, and was the chairperson for the organization's pediatric committee. She is on the Professional Issues Committee of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and co-edited the recently published text, Pediatric Acute Care: A Guide for Interprofessional Practice. More than 200 contributors from across the United States and Canada representing more than 20 disciplines came together for the work.  Bolick recently led a writing team of AC PNP academic program directors and employers in preparing two articles The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Curriculum Overview and Matching Nurse Practitioner Education and Certification to Pediatric Acute Care Population Need: Recommendations for Employers. 

Executive Nurse Fellows hold senior leadership positions and continue in their current positions during their fellowships.  Each fellow will develop, plan and implement a new initiative to improve health care delivery in her or his community.

The Executive Nurse Fellows (ENF) program is located at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), and co-directed by: Linda Cronenwett, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Beerstecher Blackwell Term Professor and former dean of the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and David Altman, PhD, executive vice president of Research, Innovation and Product Development at CCL.

For more information about the RWJF Executive Nurse Fellows program visit:  www.ExecutiveNurseFellows.org.
Reference:  RWJF News Release on August 7, 2012

To learn more about Pediatric Nursing Programs and jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

NAPNAP Conference 2012

NAPNAP 2012 is off to a fabulous start!  We enjoyed seeing familiar faces on the first day of the conference and had the chance to connect with some remarkable new PNPs, Advanced Practice Professors, Children’s Hospitals, and dedicated pediatric nursing professionals.  

Mary S. Berg, DNP, RN, ARNP, CPNP

Clinical Associate Professor &

PNP Program Director at The University of Iowa,

student, Haley, and Jill Gilliland, President of

Melnic Consulting Group

NAPNAP threw a magnificent opening reception last night filled with delicious food, refreshments, and energetic advanced practice nursing conference attendees. 

If you have not had a chance to visit the Melnic Consulting Group booth #536 please stop by and learn about our nationwide PNP job openings and opportunities to advance your career.  Also, Enter to win an iPad and a $150 Spa Gift Card.  If you or anyone you know is looking for a PNP job we are here to help! 

Don’t forget to place a bid in the NAPNAP Foundation silent auction.  There are some amazing items including a basket sponsored by the AC SIG and Melnic Consulting Group. 

We look forward to another exciting day at NAPNAP 2012 in San Antonio, TX!

Educational Session Overview: 
Hot session topics have included ending childhood obesity within a generation presented by Kimberly Avila Edwards, MD, FAAP,  and an  inspiring and motivating presentation from Dr. Judity Palfrey, Executive Director of Michelle Obama's “Lets Move!” on Moving toward a nation of healthy children.  Today’s sessions include Pediatric Prescribing in the Acute Care Setting (Rx) by Renee Bellanger, PharmD, BCNSP, and an informative Pediatric Immunization Update (Rx) by William Atkinson MD, MPH.  

To inquire about PNP jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

New Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs!

Pediatric nurse practitioner job opportunities are added to www.melnic.com weekly! Check out these outstanding new PNP jobs:

Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Acute Care

Location: Los Angeles, CA

We currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the area of Acute Care Pediatrics at this leading academic children’s hospital. This position is perfect for the CNS with advanced educational preparation and nursing practice expertise, who has strong skills and experience as a clinical leader in developing new educational and performance improvement policies with the goal of improving nursing knowledge and patient care. More on this Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Job

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Professional Practice Specialist, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, PICU

Location: Washington, DC

Join this leading children’s hospital as the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Professional Practice Specialist in their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. As the PNP Professional Practice Specialist in the PICU of this leading academic children’s hospital, you will be working in their expanded 32 bed unit that provides comprehensive intensive care to patients from neonates to young adults with a wide variety of critical illnesses. Learn More about this PNP job and Apply Today!

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, ENT

Location: Plano (Dallas), TX

Join this leading children's hospital as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in their ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Unit, located in a nearby suburban location outside of Dallas, TX. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the ENT Unit of this leading children’s hospital will work with the team that cares for patients from newborn to adolescents, aged 0-18, who are having problems with their ears, nose or throat, who have been referred to the ENT Unit for specialty care. Learn more about this PNP job and apply today!

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Melnic Presentation at AAP Conference

Increase Practice Productivity and Expand Care - Benefits of Integrating Pediatric Nurse Practitioners into the Practice

Want to increase revenue without increasing workload? Come learn the secret to making this age old dream a reality. We’ll discuss how integrating Pediatric Nurse Practitioners into the practice is making a positive impact on patient satisfaction, practice productivity, and money in the bank!

Jill Gilliland, President of Melnic Consulting Group, will provide insight and resources on enhancing practice productivity by incorporating Pediatric Nurse Practitioners into the practice. Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics will learn the spectrum of capabilities provided by Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, the annual profit to a practice brought in by Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and the offset of workload PNP’s can offer to Pediatricians.

Melnic Consulting Group will address compensation-salary, provide practice management tools, and answer any questions about Pediatric Nurse Practitioner benefits from the attending Pediatric heath care professionals.

This Product Theatre presentation is open-invitation to Pediatricians, Pediatric Surgeons, Pediatric Physicians, and any Pediatric Heath Care Professionals attending the AAP Conference.

Please join us:
AAP Conference and Exhibit - Boston, MA
Saturday, October 15th
1:15 - 1:45 PM
Product Theater 2, Booth #1264

We will raffle off an iPad at the end of our Presentation Enter to Win an iPad!

Please also visit us during the exhibit at Booth #1159

To inquire about Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Pediatric Acute Care: A Guide for Interprofessional Practice

Hot off the press, Melnic highly recommends this new interprofessional text edited by Karin Reuter-Rice and Beth Bolick. Pediatric Acute Care offers an evidence-based approach to practice exemplifying the depth and diversity necessary for this complex and dynamic health care environment. This text is both designed as a reference for practice and as a resource for training health care professionals in a variety of settings. Pediatric Acute Care provides insights to care, safety, systems and regulations for the entire interprofessional health care team .

Highly qualified and experienced editors from Duke and Rush Universities, Dr. Reuter-Rice and Dr. Bolick worked with over 200 contributors and over 25 reviewers to provide readers with a robust textbook that is relevant to any member of the pediatric interprofessional team. Melnic Consulting is excited to share its recent summer release with the health care community.

Click here to preview Pediatric Acute Care and learn more

Reference: rushu.rush.edu

To inquire about Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs and Pediatric Acute Care jobs, visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com