Author - Dave Nielsen

Dave NIelsen

About the Author

Dave Nielsen lives in Salt Lake City. He writes about healthcare, technology, and business.

May 13th, 2022
May 13th, 2022
NP Katherine Allen smiling while holding small black dog
Advanced Practice A day in the life of a locum NP
NP Katherine Allen shares how locum tenens allows NPs to take control of their schedule, visit new places, and really focus on patient care.
NP Katherine Allen shares how locum tenens allows NPs to take control of their schedule, visit new places, and really focus on patient care.
June 27th, 2023
June 27th, 2023
A resident’s guide to finding your first attending physician job
Residents & Fellows A resident’s guide to finding your first attending physician job
When looking for your first physician job, it can be tempting to take the first offer that comes along.
When looking for your first physician job, it can be tempting to take the first offer that comes along.
March 19th, 2024
March 19th, 2024
A day in the life of a locum general surgeon
Surgeons A day in the life of a locum general surgeon
Dr. Jon Bowersox shares what it’s like to be a locum tenens general surgeon, escaping the politics, and “test driving” new places to practic
Dr. Jon Bowersox shares what it’s like to be a locum tenens general surgeon, escaping the politics, and “test driving” new places to practic
July 25th, 2023
July 25th, 2023
2023 salary report: Orthopedic surgeon compensation increases by 3%
Surgeons 2023 salary report: Orthopedic surgeon compensation increases by 3%
Medscape's orthopedic surgeon salary report is out for 2023. Here's what you need to know about compensation and job satisfaction trends.
Medscape's orthopedic surgeon salary report is out for 2023. Here's what you need to know about compensation and job satisfaction trends.
March 9th, 2023
March 9th, 2023
Experienced providers speak out: How to choose the right locums agency
Working Locum Tenens How to choose the right locums agency: Tips from the experts
Here are a few things locum tenens pros say to look out for when choosing a locum tenens agency to work with.
Here are a few things locum tenens pros say to look out for when choosing a locum tenens agency to work with.
January 17th, 2024
January 17th, 2024
Locum tenens physician working on taxes
Working Locum Tenens Locum tenens physician taxes: A beginner’s guide
The process for filing locum tenens physician taxes is different than for employed physicians. This guide will teach you the basics.
The process for filing locum tenens physician taxes is different than for employed physicians. This guide will teach you the basics.
January 4th, 2022
January 4th, 2022
Picture of a large city
Physician Careers The top 10 cities for physicians in the U.S.
What are the top cities for physicians in the U.S. in 2022? See if your city made it onto the list.
What are the top cities for physicians in the U.S. in 2022? See if your city made it onto the list.
June 29th, 2023
June 29th, 2023
picture of an anesthesiologist in an OR
Physician Careers A day in the life of a locum anesthesiologist
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rahman shares what it’s like to be a locum tenens general anesthesiologist and how it’s enriched is career and family life.
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rahman shares what it’s like to be a locum tenens general anesthesiologist and how it’s enriched is career and family life.
July 24th, 2024
July 24th, 2024
Physician Careers 2024 cardiologist salary report: Small but steady growth
The 2024 cardiologist salary report indicated small but steady growth in compensation, resulting in about half feeling underpaid.
The 2024 cardiologist salary report indicated small but steady growth in compensation, resulting in about half feeling underpaid.
September 5th, 2023
September 5th, 2023
A speech therapist works with a patient
Therapy What you need to know about the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
The ASLP-IC allows audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice in multiple states due to reciprocal licensing agreements.
The ASLP-IC allows audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice in multiple states due to reciprocal licensing agreements.