Nurse practitioners (NPS)are licensed, independent medical clinicians with expertise in a chosen specialty. They assess, diagnose, and treat illness by prescribing medicine, ordering and interpreting laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic tests, conducting patient counseling, and promoting overall patient health and medical care. There are nearly 385,000 of us, and that number […]
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What Makes a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Dr. Melissa de Capua DNP PMHNP | 21 March, 2017
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Our Picks: 6 PA Blogs and Sites to Follow
As a leading locum tenens physician assistant (PA) staffing agency, Barton Associates is committed to placing talented physician assistants (PAs) in top locum tenens positions across the United States. In addition, we prioritize sharing resources that make our locum tenens PAs’ jobs easier. To that end, we wanted to highlight […]
Jess Huckins | 23 February, 2017
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Pain and the Opioid Epidemic: How NPs and PAs Help
Pain management in the era of the opioid epidemic can be one of the most difficult and complex aspects of patient care, especially when it comes to the chronic, noncancer pain that comes along with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. The need for healthcare professionals who specialize in […]
Brian W. | 21 February, 2017
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How to Achieve Work-Life Balance in Healthcare
It is a remarkable thing to devote your life to the care of others. As difficult as it is, it’s crucial to make sure you are taking care of yourself, too. Failing to turn off the healthcare provider “switch” can be detrimental to your personal health and manifest in burnout, […]
Barton Team | 13 December, 2016
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What Is Locum Tenens? A Comprehensive Guide
When you were in school, did you imagine that you’d graduate and get a traditional full-time job in healthcare? Many healthcare providers imagine this path: it seems clear, straightforward, and in line with what society expects. Today’s workfo…
Emma Siemasko | 16 November, 2016
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Living La Vida Locum: What Providers Love About Locum Tenens Roles
We talk a lot about what we think locum tenens can do for you. Empowerment. Career growth. Flexibility. Travel. New opportunities. But we’re not as in the know as you are. In order to truly understand your pain points and what about them pushes you to take on — and […]
Jess Huckins | 25 July, 2016
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The Benefits of Working in Urgent Care
If you’re a provider looking into a locum tenens opportunity, consider this: There are significant benefits to working in urgent care. Similar to retail clinics, working in urgent care doesn’t generally lead to burnout and offers plenty of one-on-one patient opportunities. If that sounds nice, then this practice type could […]
Stephanie Dube Dwilson | 4 May, 2016
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The Benefits of Working in Retail Clinics
As the shortage of doctors in primary care continues to be an issue, retail clinics are expanding their locations and working to help fill the care gap. For many medical professionals, working in a retail clinic can be a great experience. There’s no shortage of opportunities, including locum tenens positions. […]
Stephanie Dube Dwilson | 22 April, 2016
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Get the Facts: Busting Locum Tenens Myths [INFOGRAPHIC]
In this infographic, we separate fact from fiction and highlight what you can expect from a locum tenens lifestyle. Take a look! Do you have other questions or concerns about locum tenens work? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @bartonlocums!
Barton Team | 7 April, 2016
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Everybody Is a Patient: 5 Ways to Honor Your Favorite Physician on National Doctors’ Day
When you roll out of bed and get ready for work, you could be heading to a job as a doctor or nurse, an office manager or salesperson, a writer or a banker. You might get there by car or train or bus, or you could simply walk across your […]
Jess Huckins | 28 March, 2016
