Can you believe CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) have been providing anesthesia services in the U.S. for over 150 years? During the American Civil War, nurses provided anesthesia services to wounded soldiers on the battlefield. During WWI, they became the predominant anesthesia provid...
Renee S. is a newly retired CRNA. Out of almost 50 years of her career in healthcare, she spent 15 years as a locum tenens provider. “It worked out really well,” she said. “I mean, like I said, [my locum tenens work] went on for 15 years. That was in 2004. In 2007, I even branched out to the Virgin ...
You seem to fit perfectly in the organization’s anesthesia department and hope to extend your stay. From learning a surgeon’s preferences, to properly documenting the care you give, here are seven ways to show you’re a valuable member of the surgical team:...
Hannah N. started her career with Barton Associates in November of 2018 as a clinical services group (CSG) group manager for account management at Barton’s Austin, Texas office. One of Hannah’s favorite things about Barton Associates is her coworkers. “I love the people here,” she said. “Obviously ...
Tax season is a headache for everyone, but it seemingly becomes more complicated for independent contractors. Luckily for you, it doesn't need to be that way. It is important to learn how to handle your unique tax situation, and this year, Barton Associates is here to help you through the process....
We’ve all had them. Phone calls interrupt you every time you try to place an order. You don’t have time to review a patient’s chart without being called away for an emergency. You spill coffee on your clothes. Something. Anything. Everything. Your least favorite nurse and ER doctor are on duty with ...
How do you relax during your locum assignment “down” time? Finding things you can do, exciting or relaxing, is an important part of your daily life. Identify things you can do – a half hour, an hour, an afternoon, a day, a weekend, a week. Make as long a list as you can. Then, make a point of doing ...
Maybe you have already made the transition into locum tenens work, or perhaps you are considering it as an option. Here are several topics you might think about while on your quest for your new or next locum assignment....
It’s that dreaded time of the year again when we must start thinking about taxes and as an independent contractor, you must also consider your allowable business expenses. According to the IRS, a business expense must be both ordinary and necessary. An ordinary expense is one that is common and acce...
Most New Year's resolutions fail by January 12th, at least for resolutions involving exercise and dieting. Other popular resolutions, such as improved money management, stress management, and working on relationships, barely fare better. Overall, 80 percent of all New Year’s resolutions are history ...