APP Training Program Presentation - Preparing For a Career as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Presentation Topics
Stepping into the role of an APP can be daunting for new providers. April Burke, Vice President of Advanced Practice Providers at Sound Physicians, works alongside new graduate nurse practitioners and physician assistants every day, and has seen firsthand what steps APPs must take to succeed in their roles. In these sessions, April will present tips and guidance for students of your training program to use to get a strong start in their careers, catered to address the unique difficulties that APPs face in the current healthcare environment.
Topics include:
- Tips for a Successful Job Search
- Interviewing Tips and Techniques
- Choosing the Right Employer
- Tips for Successful Contract Negotiations
- Getting Credentialed
Our Speaker
April Burke
Vice President of Advanced Practice Providers
April Burke serves as the Vice President of Advanced Practice Providers for Sound Physicians. In this role, she provides subject matter expertise and is responsible for Sound’s national APP integration initiatives. She also serves as the Advanced Practice Provider Department Chair and a voting member of the Medical Executive Committee at Frederick Health Hospital.
April earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Health Services Management from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and then went on to earn a Master of Medical Science degree from Saint Francis University. She has worked clinically as a hospitalist physician assistant since graduating in 2008.
April embraces a collaborative leadership style in all her roles. She is passionate about assisting teams with APP integration, developing new initiatives through innovation, and providing mentorship to the APP workforce. She is most proud of the opportunities she has created for growth for other advanced practice providers.