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Survey: Job Satisfaction is 38% Higher for Locum Tenens Physicians Than Permanent Peers

We recently conducted a survey of our network of physicians and found some interesting comparisons between locum tenens physicians and permanent doctors—read on to learn […]

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How Long Does it Take to Become a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?

To give a quick answer, becoming a licensed NP can take anywhere from five to 10 years from the start, depending on the pace of […]

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Transitioning from RN to NP? Here’s What You Need to Know

According to forecasts by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of NPs is expected to increase 45% by 2032.

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A Guide to the Top Nurse Practitioner Specialties and NP Types

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 […]

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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 […]

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PSYPACT Explained: An Overview

Have you ever heard about the PSYPACT? If you’ve been doing locum tenens work for a while, then you may have heard of the Interstate Medical Licensure […]

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What’s the Difference Between Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants?

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 […]

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Healthcare Staffing Industry Trends of 2022

The healthcare staffing industry trends of 2022 are showing increasing market growth, and high demand for staffing services of healthcare workers that does not seem […]

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The Top Benefits of Locum Tenens Work

Did you know that having more flexibility is reported as one of the top benefits of locum tenens work that motivated talented nurse practitioners to […]

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2023 Locum Tenens Tax Webinar For Healthcare Providers

Barton Associates, the 4th largest locum tenens staffing company in the U.S., held our annual locum tenens tax webinar on February 8th, 2023 from noon-1pm […]

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2022 NP Covid-19 Experience Survey Report

INTRODUCTION Effects of Covid-19 on the Healthcare Industry When the Covid-19 pandemic swept the nation in 2020, there was not a single US industry left […]

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2022 Market Snapshot: Surgeon & Physician Jobs

The 2022 market for surgeon and physician jobs was hot, and it’s only expected to get hotter from there! With such an abundant job market […]

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