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A pure science graduate who has been working for two years – John (not his real name), a lab technologist – read an article about “Best Jobs in America” from CNNMoney.com at his working place before he went out for lunch. He felt a bit uneasy when he found out that “Physical Assistant” was reviewed second of all the best jobs in America which claimed to have great pay (median salary approximately $90,900) and growth prospects (with 27% 10-year job growth).

He strongly felt that he had the great chance to earn this PA job as he has related working experience and academic qualification, and he was looking forward to seeking other opportunities rather than earning a mediocre salary – approximately $24,000 per annum.

But John still ended up working in the same lab – why?

It was because he did not take enough actions to get what he really wanted. He was not trying hard enough.

How to be a part of this amazing profession?

Knowing the route of this career

By knowing the pathway of this career, it’s like knowing which direction to take while you’re heading to a destination – You’ll stay focused on the flow/direction and create related goals gradually throughout the whole study process. For instance, like most professions, you have to pass a series of board exams that are accredited by the National Certifying Board of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Some people couldn’t endure too many examinations as PA’s are required to pass a nation board exam and must re-certify every 6 years by passing another board exam. If you want to become a PA, you must have high-determination and patience as these common values are normally possessed by physicians and nurses.

Don’t make any attempt of pursuing PA education if you don’t want to have any patient contact. Like any other medical professions, PA is also considered as a caring healthcare profession. A PA needs to spend more time with patients than the physicians and often get more accurate information to make a more rapid diagnosis.

Understand the competition – Take PA job application seriously

Job listing for PA is still considered small but it has created huge competition among PA job seekers as more people are seeking high salary and security. As one of the job application, you need to have a vision of becoming an outstanding employee in order to outsmart your competitors. You have to take everything seriously for your job application including:

Writing cover letter – A cover letter is must for any job application even if you send your application online. Writing resume – Have to be honest in writing your resume. Be particularly with the fonts and layouts of your resume. You can use the resume template in Microsoft Word. Your photograph – Invest some money to produce good quality photos for your job application. Start visiting the nearest photo studio at your neighborhood. Interviews – Get prepared for the hardest interview questions. You can get these questions (and answers) in advance from sites like Jobinterviewquestions.org and Jobsearch.about.com. Remember to dress nicely for your interview – You have to dress to impress your interviewers as your appearance can affect their judgment on your credibility at work. Your confidence tends to grow if you look good during your interview and you will be able establish a good rapport with your interviewers.

There are no definite shortcuts in life as you have to show enormous effort to become a physician assistant. Don’t be like John – start making appropriate planning and actions before it’s too late.

A nursing midwife, or a nurse midwife, is basically a nurse who helps women with birthing. These nurses specialize in prepartum, birth and postpartum care. The profession of nursing midwifery has been around since the 1920s, though it has highly developed of late. Today, there are special courses to become a nursing midwife and there are specific ways in which certifications can be sought.

Are All Nursing Midwives the Same?

No. There are different kinds of nursing midwifes, based on various factors. A lot of these professionals in the US are registered nurses. These are the ones who have gone through a complete training program and work in places such as birthing clinics and in hospitals. They are also known as Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs). At the same time, there are also some unregistered nurses who work as midwives. These have more or less the same duties as the registered nurses, but their unregistered status becomes a deterrent for them in getting jobs in bigger hospitals and maternity clinics.

Then, nursing midwives are also classified on the basis of where they work. The major bulk of them work with hospitals, private maternity clinics and birthing centers. However, there are also a lot of them who work in the client’s home. They will typically stay with the woman during her pregnancy, help with the delivery and will also provide assistance when the birth has been done.

What Are Their Responsibilities?

Their responsibilities are to help women with the entire phase of pregnancy and childbirth and also provide care to the woman and the child after birth. However, there are limitations as to what kinds of pregnancies can be handled suitably by nursing midwifery. Usually, midwives handle all cases of normal and low-risk pregnancies. However, when the pregnancy is complicated, such as when the birth needs to be effectuated through a Caesarean section, then midwives don’t intervene. In such cases, the client is referred to an obstetrician.

There are also some supplementary responsibilities that nurse midwives handle. One of these is coaching couples for family planning. They tell couples options if they don’t want to have a baby at the present. They also conduct examinations on the women and also their children on a regular basis. In most cases, nurse midwives will be working under a senior health professional such as a doctor who will handle the actual delivery, while these nurses act as their assistants.

What Kind of Training Do Nursing Midwives Need?

Nursing midwives need to be trained in obstetrics and gynecology. Their profession demands that they have excellent knowledge of these subjects.

Courses for nursing midwifery are easily available through many esteemed institutions nowadays. In order to qualify for this course, the candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in science. The nurses can pursue postgraduate courses and acquire a master’s degree in midwifery as well. Some of these nurses opt to continue studying ahead. They learn more so that they can get specialized qualifications in gynecology and obstetrics.