Admission to a nurse practitioner (NP) program is competitive. NP program class sizes are generally small and typically only admit between 10 to 15 students each year.However, interest in the programs are high. It is not unusual for an NP program to receive one hundred or more applications for those […]
Recent Posts
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How to Get Into NP School: What Nurse Practitioner Programs Look For
Renee Dahring, NP | 9 December, 2022
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3 Advantages of Locum Holiday Healthcare Jobs
Before you schedule in your vacation time with your recruiter this winter season, consider some of the top benefits of taking locum holiday healthcare jobs. Holiday locum tenens providers play a critical role in keeping healthcare facilities and institutions afloat during widely celebrated fall and winter celebrations. Holiday locum medical […]
Karina Kagramanov | 8 December, 2022
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5 Quick and Easy Holiday Recipes for Busy Locums
Let’s face it, most “easy holiday recipes” are never as quick and effortless as they claim, especially for a locum in a time crunch! The holidays can be an especially busy time for locum tenens medical providers, whether or not they’re on assignment. For those who are home for the […]
Karina Kagramanov | 1 December, 2022
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How To Spruce Up Your Resume With Volunteer Work
If you’re looking for your next job, you might be looking for ways to help elevate yourself to stand out from the pack. Whether you’re looking for your first job or your fifth, it all starts with a solid resume. Even if you don’t have extensive work history, you can […]
Mina Zivkovic | 23 November, 2022
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Barton Associates’ Acquisition by H.I.G. Positions Company for Long-term Growth
Transaction Bolsters Barton’s Ability to Meet Fast-Rising Demand for Locum Tenens Support Driven by Aging Population, Healthcare Staffing Shortage, and Cost Effectiveness of Temporary Staff Barton Associates (“Barton”), a leading healthcare staffing company focused on locum tenens, with additional capabilities in travel nursing, allied healthcare, and government-related medical staffing markets, […]
Karina Kagramanov | 21 November, 2022
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Holiday Staffing Tips For Medical Facilities
Gearing up to take on the holidays is stressful for everyone. However, there are few who have it harder than medical professionals as they strive to find a balance between increased patient demands and managing their own personal holiday time. Read on to discover the best holiday staffing tips for […]
Barton Team | 17 November, 2022
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Day in the Life of Correctional Nurse Practitioner
Have you ever considered working as a nurse practitioner in a correctional facility or jail? Here’s an hour-by-hour run-down of what it’s like to be a travel correctional nurse practitioner. Prison Nurse Practitioner Day in the Life: Morning 6:30 a.m.: I get dressed for work. When you work in a […]
Renee Dahring, NP | 16 November, 2022
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How to Explain a Gap on Your Nurse Practitioner Resume
How to Explain a Gap on Your Nurse Practitioner Resume So you’ve taken a few years off of work and now you have a gap in your nurse practitioner resume. Because the unemployment rate during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic hit over 14%, you can rest assured that many […]
Barton Team | 3 November, 2022
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Holiday Stress Management Techniques for Locums
As coverage gaps open and locums take over for the winter season, it wouldn’t hurt to have some stress management techniques in your back pocket for your next holiday locum tenens assignment. We’re coming up on that time of year again; “locum season”, when permanent providers put in their time […]
Karina Kagramanov | 27 October, 2022
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How to Obtain a DEA Number
A core mission of the DEA is regulating the distribution of controlled pharmaceuticals. The agency tries to ensure an adequate supply of controlled substances for legitimate medical use while preventing diversion into illegal activity. A DEA number is critical to this process. Healthcare professionals have an important role in this […]
Barton Team | 20 October, 2022
