Nurse practitioners (NPs) are considered advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), which means they have focused their education and clinical training on one specific area of medicine.
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A Guide to the Top Nurse Practitioner Specialties and NP Types
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My Locum Story: How NP Chris K. Provides Quality Care as a Locum
“I didn’t like the idea of staying put in one place,” Chris said. “As a locum tenens provider, I’ve been able to help more patients, especially those in underserved communities.”
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Easiest States to Get a Dental License
When you work with Barton, we’ll take on the licensing and credentialing logistics and expenses, but it’s still helpful to have a handle on the licensing requirements of each state.
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My Locum Story: How Dr. Cynthia C. Found Her Niche in Breast Surgery
Dr. Cynthia C. combined her passion for caring for patients with her desire to see new places by becoming a locum tenens provider with Barton Associates.
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Are Nurse Practitioners Doctors?
At the core of the back and forth is the seemingly simple question: Who is a doctor?
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My Locum Story: Family Practice NP Jerie Lynn W. On Providing Medical Care to Underserved Populations, Traveling with Pets
“I have a passion and interest working with Indian Health Services, and so that definitely is a factor in which locum tenens assignments I choose,” Jerie Lynn said.
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Survey: Physician Assistant or Physician Associate? PAs Are Split
In May 2021, the AAPA, a national organization that advocates for PAs, voted to change the title of the PA profession from “physician assistant” to “physician associate.” Has this title change made headway among working PAs?
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4 Benefits of Attending Healthcare Conferences
Healthcare is not a static industry—so as a medical provider or facility manager, you should always be on the hunt for ways to learn more about innovation in the medical field and connect with likeminded people.
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Dentist Jobs in 2023: Why Go Locum Tenens?
While employment of dentists is expected to grow 4% by 2032, their geographical distribution is not equal—in fact, many areas of the country are currently experiencing a shortage of dental health professionals.
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In What States Can Nurse Practitioners Practice Independently?
NPs and PAs work hard to provide high-quality care to patients every single day at hospitals, private practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities across the country.