Getting Started in Locums

Getting Started in Locums

Top 5 Reasons to Do Locum Tenens Work

There are many reasons physicians choose to do locum tenens work. Some value the independent, adventurous lifestyle, while others are interested in the monetary advantages. […]

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5 Emerging Employment Opportunities for Nurse Practitioners

One of the major benefits of the nurse practitioner profession is flexibility. Not only do nurse practitioners often work nontraditional hours, they also have increasing […]

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Where did the term ‘locum tenens’ come from?

Let’s face it. The term “locum tenens” is a strange one. When I tell people what I do for a living, they think I’m work […]

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How to remove stains from medical scrubs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Need some help getting stains out of your medical scrubs? Uniform Advantage put together a handy infographic that explains how to use household items to […]

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Advantages of Working as a Rural Nurse Practitioner

While most nurse practitioners across the U.S. choose to work in urban and suburban locations, 18 percent of the country’s nurse practitioner population elects to […]

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What is the CAQH Universal Provider Datasource?

The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) is a non-profit alliance of health plans and trade associations who work together to simplify healthcare administration through […]

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NPs Less Likely to Be Named in Malpractice Suit

Nurse practitioners (NP) are less likely to be named in a malpractice suit than physician assistants or physicians. According to research conducted by the Federation […]

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Ten Great Tips for Locum Tenens Physicians and NPs

Be accessible. The locum tenens market moves at a quick pace. In the time it takes to return a phone call or email, the assignment […]

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Locum Tenens Credentialing Tips

Without question, navigating the credentialing process is among the most critical aspects of the locum tenens staffing process. When you’re only a few steps away […]

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New to Locum Tenens? A Definition From Barton Associates

Updated January 2019 One of the most common questions we see at Barton Associates is, simply, what is locum tenens? There is quite a bit […]

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