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Transitioning from RN to NP? Here’s What You Need to Know

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    The Role of Temporary Medical Providers at Rural Health Facilities

    Locum tenens is a great opportunity for practitioners to get vital experience while serving communities that need quality medical service.

    Mike Connors | 21 June, 2023

  • TSA Clothing Rules and Regulations: Locum Tenens Travel Tips

    Locum tenens travel work can send you all across the country to interesting new places. Of course, you may find yourself on an airplane, which means going to the airport, standing in an airport security line, and abiding by TSA clothing rules and regulations. This experience is never fun, but […]

    Dr. Melissa de Capua DNP PMHNP | 17 June, 2023

  • How to Get Board Certified (Again) as a Physician

    As a physician, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your field. However, if you have let your board certification lapse, you may need to take some steps to get certified again. Board certification is an important marker of your expertise and competence, […]

    Stacy Cyr | 13 June, 2023

  • In What States Can Physician Assistants Practice Independently?

        Location is an important consideration for any job,  but especially for physician assistants (PAs).  When comparing all 50 states, some offer better practice regulations and more autonomy than others. In what states can Physician Assistants practice independently? And which states offer the best benefits for physician assistants to practice […]

    Barton Team | 8 June, 2023

  • Role of Your Recruiter and Building a Relationship

    Here at Barton Associates, we have multiple teams whose primary goal is to ensure you find your ideal position as a locum tenens provider. One of these teams is recruiting, made up of the helpful professionals that you’re used to hearing on the other end of your phone line. Recruiters […]

    Kaie Quigley | 30 May, 2023

  • “I Want to See a Doctor, Not a PA ”: How to Talk to Patients Who Question Your Abilities

    You walk into the exam room or emergency department, or you are making the rounds for a physician. A patient utters the words you dread hearing: “I want to see a doctor, not a PA.” Or, maybe, “I want to see a real doctor, not an assistant.”  In some rural […]

    Sean Conroy, PA-C | 26 May, 2023

  • Trends in Emergency Healthcare: Go locum, go rural

    Nearly half of U.S. medical care is delivered in emergency departments (EDs), according to a 2017 study published by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. In recent years, the percentage of care delivered by EDs has grown, meaning an increase in need for emergency medicine […]

    Kaie Quigley | 16 May, 2023

  • Assignment Activities: Dr. Edwards fills free time with newfound fandom

    Dr. Edwards has been traveling to patients for home visits in Texas, and surrounding states as a locum tenens provider since 2016. His commitment to traveling hundreds of miles a day at times to administer patient care is something his recruiter, Aleksa T., pointed out about him. “He takes so […]

    Kaie Quigley | 10 May, 2023

  • Easiest States to Get an NP License

    Have you ever considered getting a new nurse practitioner license and traveling to a state you have never been to before? It’s time to make it happen! Because each state has a different license process, license timeframes can vary from state to state. We’ll cover the easiest states to get […]

    Barton Team | 2 May, 2023

  • What To Expect As a Locum Tenens Psychiatric Provider

    According to research conducted by the American Medical Association in 2021, 13.6% of Americans (up from 3.9% in 2018) showed signs of serious psychological stress. A nationwide mental stability spike mixed with a physician shortage means there is higher demand than supply in the current mental-health market. Facilities take in […]

    Kaie Quigley | 25 April, 2023