Health care careers can be extremely rewarding for compassionate people who want to make a positive difference in the world. Nurse practitioners play a vital role in the medical field because they work closely with patients in a wide range of settings and specialties. With the rise of telehealth, some NPs can even conduct exams from the comfort of their homes.
With so much variety and versatility, a nurse practitioner job can be highly gratifying. You can use your knowledge and training to make a difference in people’s lives and help them preserve the most valuable thing of all – their health. Still, being an NP may come with hardships and hurdles that compromise your job satisfaction and cause you to look elsewhere, including overwork and lack of recognition.
Nurse Practitioner Burnout and Depression
According to Medscape’s “Nurse Practitioner Burnout & Depression Report 2022,” almost one-third of NPs are considering leaving the health care industry due to work-related difficulties.
According to the study, factors driving nurse practitioner burnout and depression include:
- Too many bureaucratic tasks
- Low pay
- Insufficient respect from colleagues and patients
- Long hours
- Pandemic-related stress
While survey respondents described the specific steps they took to reduce burnout, including meditation and other healthy stress relief techniques, 25% of NPs surveyed said they decided to change their work settings or get a new job instead. Rather than leaving the health care industry in search of work in a different field, what if you could find more fulfillment and save lives by taking an alternative nurse practitioner job?
At Warrior Vets, our unique nurse practitioner jobs allow you to work directly with the heroes who have served our country so selflessly. You can enjoy more independence, higher-than-average pay and an improved work-life balance, all while rekindling your passion for nursing.
Hiring Exceptional Nurse Practitioners for Alternative Roles
Military veterans face specialized health challenges due to their service. They have higher rates of mental and behavioral health disorders like PTSD, depression and substance use disorder than the civilian population. They may struggle to adjust to life outside the military or carry the weight of multiple tours of duty and stressors like military sexual trauma.
Due to the war in Afghanistan and the COVID-19 pandemic, our veterans’ physical and emotional difficulties have never been more significant. At Warrior Vets Medical Services, we provide outstanding medical care for the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country. We are growing our team by hiring medical professionals who share our vision and mission. We have part-time and full-time opportunities for nurse practitioners.
If your current work as a nurse practitioner does not offer you the freedom, flexibility and satisfaction you deserve, it’s time to look for a new opportunity that can make a meaningful difference in your patients’ lives. Contact us today to learn more about alternative nurse practitioner jobs.