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4 Reasons to Work in Tempe, AZ

Renowned across the world for its abundance of natural beauty and warm, sunny days, Arizona is a stunning and up-and-coming place to kickstart your new […]

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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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Celebrating Women in Leadership at Barton

Recent statistics released by the Women Business Collaborative and Staffing Industry Analysts show that while women represent a median 66% of internal workers at staffing […]

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Americans are Unretiring: Is Locum Tenens Right for You?

Around 2.3 million people who called their careers quits during the COVID-19 pandemic have gone back to work, according to the AARP.

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4 Reasons to Work in Keene, NH

Keene, NH is located in the southwestern part of the state, putting it in relatively close proximity to the rest of New England.

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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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Combating the Surgeon Shortage with Locum Tenens Staffing

There’s a growing surgeon shortage in the United States—in fact, forecasts from the AAMC estimate a deficit of 15,800 to 30,200 full-time-equivalent, non-primary care surgeons […]

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4 Reasons to Work in Worcester, MA

Trailing right behind Boston in population is Worcester, an up-and-coming municipality located in central Massachusetts that’s nicknamed “The Heart of the Commonwealth.”

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Staffing Expert Says Growing Locum Tenens Industry Can Solve Surgeon Shortages

"Since Barton Associates began over 20 years ago, we’ve consistently proven that locum tenens is a sustainable solution for facilities undergoing staffing challenges," said Lina […]

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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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My Locum Story: How NP Chris K. Provides Quality Care as a Locum 

“I didn’t like the idea of staying put in one place,” Chris said. “As a locum tenens provider, I’ve been able to help more patients, […]

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5 Reasons to Start a Healthcare Staffing Career

The healthcare staffing industry is growing fast—in fact, according to a 2023 estimate by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the sector grew from $18.9 billion in […]

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