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NP Scope of Practice Series: Kentucky

Nurse practitioner scope of practice laws vary all over the United States. Upcoming locum tenens providers should familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations for […]

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Day in the Life of a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Melissa De Capua describes her experiences as a consultation-liaison (C-L) psychiatric nurse practitioner. Her story goes into detail about the medical staff's process and […]

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What Makes a Good Nurse Practitioner? 5 Characteristics of Successful NPs

It’s impossible to distill all the characteristics of a good NP into one article, but here are five of the top strengths and qualities that […]

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Barton Associates Announces Sixth Annual “Locum Heroes” Contest

Nominations will be accepted from June 3 through June 28, 2024, and can be submitted on Barton Associates' “Locum Heroes” nomination page.

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Improving Hospital Staffing with Locum Tenens

Workforce challenges (such as personnel shortages) were identified as a top concern for hospital CEOs, according to a survey conducted by the American College of […]

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Perks of Ditching Remote Work to Return to the Office

Many companies across the U.S. have begun the transition back into the office, including at Barton Associates, where our employees are expected to work in […]

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Survey: 9 in 10 PAs Believe the PA Licensure Compact is Taking Too Long to Implement

Learn more about what the PAs in our network think about the PA Licensure Compact!

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4 Tips for Caring for Your Mental Health as a Healthcare Provider

There’s a mental health crisis among health workers in the United States and the problem is showing no signs of slowing down.

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4 Reasons to Work in Hardwick, MA

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Want to live and work in a more rural area of the country full of nature? […]

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Trends in Emergency Healthcare: Go Locum, Go Rural

A study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine says 92% of the 48,835 clinically active emergency physicians in the United States practice in more […]

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NP Scope of Practice vs. Independent Practice: What’s the Difference?

Discussions involving nurse practitioners (NPs) and their role in healthcare often include terms such as “scope of practice,” “independent practice,” and “prescriptive authority.” It’s clear […]

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4 Key Skills Employers Seek in Job Candidates

When employers screen candidates for open positions on their teams, they typically seek to assess whether the applicant has a few cornerstone skills that will […]

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