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The Barton Blog

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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My Locum Story: How Dr. Cynthia C. Found Her Niche in Breast Surgery

Dr. Cynthia C. combined her passion for caring for patients with her desire to see new places by becoming a locum tenens provider with Barton […]

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5 Effective Career Development Tips

Whether you’re years into your job or just getting started, growing as a professional is an important aspect of moving up the ladder and expanding […]

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Are Nurse Practitioners Doctors?

At the core of the back and forth is the seemingly simple question: Who is a doctor?

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My Locum Story: Family Practice NP Jerie Lynn W. On Providing Medical Care to Underserved Populations, Traveling with Pets

“I have a passion and interest working with Indian Health Services, and so that definitely is a factor in which locum tenens assignments I choose,” […]

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Want to Change to a Sales Career? Follow These 5 Tips

While you might be worried about your future, it’s important to know that wanting to switch careers is a normal feeling that many people have.

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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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4 Benefits of Attending Healthcare Conferences

Healthcare is not a static industry—so as a medical provider or facility manager, you should always be on the hunt for ways to learn more […]

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5 Benefits of an Internship: Why You Should Pursue One (Or Many!)

Getting good grades should be one of your main focuses during college, but if you want to get a job after you graduate, there’s much […]

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