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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,...
Dr. Jackie the PA
Jul 28, 20212 min read
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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...
Dr. Jackie the PA
Jul 27, 20214 min read
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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...
Dr. Jackie the PA
Jul 27, 20213 min read
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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...
Dr. Jackie the PA
Jun 29, 20213 min read
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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...
Jackie Edwards
May 24, 20212 min read
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CASPA! Omg!
CASPA has officially opened this past Thursday! Are you ready? I am fortunate to not have had to deal with CASPA. In 2008, when I applied...
Dr. Jackie the PA
May 1, 20212 min read
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Majors I Wouldn't Choose on the Path to PA
This may be a controversial thought, but trust me when I say you do not want to major in certain areas if your hopes are to become a PA...
Dr. Jackie the PA
Mar 13, 20213 min read
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How to Deal with a Difficult Supervising Physician
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...
Dr. Jackie the PA
Oct 22, 20204 min read
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Why Did I Become a Physician Assistant instead of a Nurse Practitoner?
This is the question I am asked most. Why did I become a physician assistant instead of a nurse practitioner? I have made a YouTube video...
Dr. Jackie the PA
Oct 6, 20203 min read
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5 Reasons Healthcare Professionals Need a Side Hustle
If 2020 showed me anything, it was that the job security I once enjoyed working in healthcare was not there. I am guilty of thinking and...
Jackie Edwards
Sep 11, 20202 min read
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Why Did I Create This?
Honestly, I feel there needs to be a space that is not stuffy, unrealistic, or not helpful in helping others reach their health career...
Dr. Jackie the PA
Sep 11, 20201 min read
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