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Barton Blog / Healthcare News and Trends
Locum tenens is an attractive and fulfilling career path that some physicians, NPs, PAs, CRNAs and dentists aren't even aware of. Sure, you've heard about travelling nurses, but MDs and advanced-practice clinicians travel too!...
Julie Shea | August 01, 2019
Dr. Sharokh was kind enough to share his locum tenens story with us, discussing his patient experiences and healthcare philosophies, advice for new and aspiring locums, and his favorite parts of doing locum tenens work. Here’s what he had to say....
Barton Team | July 30, 2019
Being involved can mean as much, or as little as you want. As I have grown in my profession and advocacy efforts, I realized there are many things that require little time. You don’t need special circumstances to contribute. Just do it!...
Kris Pyles-Sweet, PA | July 25, 2019
Networking with other clinicians is an important component of your professional life. Connecting with other clinicians provides a path to developing both your clinical and professional resources....
Renee Dahring, NP | July 23, 2019
If patients are going to their annual physical less frequently than in the past, does it matter if they see a different doctor every time? The short answer is: it depends....
Tayla Holman | July 18, 2019
If you’re a physician, NP, PA, dentist or CRNA, you know how difficult a career in healthcare can be. Long hours, school loans, office politics and high patient loads are just a fraction of what you have to deal with. As a result, many healthcare professionals look to locum tenens as an option for t...
Julie Shea | July 16, 2019
It’s been one month since I’ve started my new locum tenens assignment in urgent care after working a primary care NP for several years. My transition from primary care to urgent care has been somewhat rocky, and I’ve definitely been continuously pushed out of my comfort zone....
Nadia S., DNP, FNP-BC | July 11, 2019
An obvious perk of being a locum tenens provider is going to new places and seeing new things. For many, knowing what is available for exploration and enjoyment is a part of deciding where you are going....
Kurt Ullman, RN, BSPA, MHA | July 10, 2019
Some healthcare organizations – and patients – might be skeptical about using a locum tenens provider, but any fears should be laid to rest. Locum tenens doctors provide care that is comparable to that of non-locum tenens providers....
Tayla Holman | July 09, 2019
Social media is especially convenient to help to stay up-to-date and keep in touch if you’re traveling as a locum provider, or to catch up during a break in your shift. But it can be hard to determine where to find the best nursing information and decide which ones you want to follow. Here are our t...
Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | July 04, 2019
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