My Salary As a PA Providing Direct Patient Care
We never really see posts about salary as a PA providing direct patient care. Well, there are salary reports created by some professional...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Jan 3
- 2 min
7 Non-Academic Qualities Needed to Work in Healthcare
Healthcare is NOT a glamorous career. I'm not sure if it is the television shows or social media that is creating this false narrative,...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Jan 2
- 1 min
Let's Go 2023!
Today is the first day of the new year, and I am excited about the newness! 2022 was a year of adjustment, change, and feeling...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Nov 20, 2022
- 2 min
Keep Going
Even the most successful and accomplished person you know will have moments of just not feeling like doing something. This is not to say...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Oct 1, 2022
- 3 min
Overcoming Self-Doubt
As a mom raising teenage daughters in high school, I can see versions of my teenage self in them. My twin daughters recently started...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Jul 24, 2022
- 2 min
My Favorite Parts About Being an MSL
After being an MSL for just a little over 3 months, I already have a list of my favorite things about my job. Am I in the honeymoon...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Jul 6, 2022
- 2 min
Standing Out in the Crowd
A secret weapon in the healthcare world Who do you remember? The quiet person who did not interact with anyone in a room? Or, do you...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- May 12, 2022
- 5 min
My First 7-weeks as a Medical Science Liaison: My top 9 Tips
Dr. Jackie the PA If you have never read a blog of mine or know anything about me, I will try to keep this part brief. For the sake of...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Mar 7, 2022
- 4 min
Why Did I Quit?
A list of all the reasons I ever quit any healthcare job I've had I was quitting jobs before the great resignation.... I have had several...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Mar 5, 2022
- 3 min
I Am Feeling the Burnout
An Honest Assessment of Where I Am Today Dr. Jackie the PA I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years in some capacity and today, I...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
Writing a Compelling Personal Statement
Quick tips to stand out and NOT be boring! After reading numerous personal statements, I can say there is a way to stand out. There is a...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
Consistency With A Thing
It has been a while since I have written a blog on my page and I figure it is time. The reason I have not written, honestly, I was...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Dec 29, 2021
- 4 min
When Your Supervising Physician Sucks
This is a topic I do not see discussed often, but it happens. I am hoping it does not occur often, but it would be remiss of me to think...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
A Profession in Healthcare Isn't for the Faint of Heart
I wanted to get into medicine to save lives. It sounds cliche, but it is true. I imagined being a healthcare professional as something...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Jul 29, 2021
- 2 min
How to Create Boundaries with Patients
Boundaries matter in every area of life. I am big on boundaries and believe the patient-provider relationship must have boundaries for...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
How to Deal with Rude Patients
Whew! I do not know about y’all, but 2020 and 2021 have amplified rudeness, disrespect, and not being kind to people. Healthcare,...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Jul 27, 2021
- 4 min
How to Overcome Failing in PA School
Let’s talk about failing and failure! Everyone seems to be selling unicorns and rainbows when it comes to PA school, but what happens...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
Why Did I Become a PA?
Why I wanted to become a PA and why I stayed a PA are two different answers. I will discuss my "why" then, and my "why now." I did not...
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Dr. Jackie the PA
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
A Big Deal!Dr. Jackie Edwards the PA
Whew! After 2 long years, your girl officially has her Doctorates in Medical Science with an executive leadership focus from A.T. Still...
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Jackie Edwards
- May 24, 2021
- 2 min
Physician Associate, no longer Physician Assistant
Hi, my name is Jackie the PA, except now, PA stands for Physician Associate rather than Physician Assistant. On Monday, May 24, 2021, the...
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