While most nurse practitioners across the U.S. choose to work in urban and suburban locations, 18 percent of the country’s nurse practitioner population elects to practice in a rural setting. Many city-living healthcare providers cringe at the idea of practicing rurally, but small town practice may not look quite like […]
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Advantages of Working as a Rural Nurse Practitioner
Erin Tolbert, FNP | 1 July, 2013
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What is the CAQH Universal Provider Datasource?
The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) is a non-profit alliance of health plans and trade associations who work together to simplify healthcare administration through public and private initiatives. One of those initiatives is the Universal Provider Datasource (UPD), and its purpose is to simplify data collection between providers, health […]
Barton Team | 23 May, 2013
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Signs You May Be a Burnt Out Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
With added workloads and expectations being heaped upon physicians and nurse practitioners, more and more providers are showing signs of burnout. Although a burnt out provider may be easy to spot as an outside observer, it might not be so easy to recognize symptoms in yourself. The Maslach Burnout Inventory […]
Barton Team | 8 May, 2013
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Disruptive doctors can compromise patient care
Every workplace has its share of cranky, rude, or passive aggressive staff members, but when that person is a physician, patient safety is at risk. More than three-quarters (77%) of respondents to a 2008 Joint Commission survey said they had witnessed disruptive behavior by physicians, and 67% agreed that disruptive […]
Ben Amirault | 22 April, 2013
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NPs Less Likely to Be Named in Malpractice Suit
Nurse practitioners (NP) are less likely to be named in a malpractice suit than physician assistants or physicians. According to research conducted by the Federation of State Medical Boards, “NPs may decrease [malpractice] liability, at least as viewed through the lens of a national reporting system.” From 1991 to 2007, […]
Ben Amirault | 14 January, 2013
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Day in the Life: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Speaker, and Media Consultant
Editor’s note: To conclude our NP Week celebration, we are posting articles that show the daily life for three nurse practitioners who work in different settings. We think you will enjoy this look into the different roles NPs play in our nation’s healthcare industry. As an NP, speaker, and consultant, […]
Barton Team | 16 November, 2012
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Day in the Life: Running a Nurse Practitioner House Call Practice
Editor’s Note: To conclude our NP Week celebration, we are posting articles that show the daily life for three nurse practitioners who work in different settings. We think you will enjoy this look into the different roles NPs play in our nation’s healthcare industry. You can find the other Day […]
Ben Amirault | 16 November, 2012
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Ten Great Tips for Locum Tenens Physicians and NPs
Be accessible. The locum tenens market moves at a quick pace. In the time it takes to return a phone call or email, the assignment that you may have really wanted could be filled by someone else. Make sure you have a complete collection of all your credentialing materials. It […]
Barton Team | 25 October, 2011
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Short Staffed? Tips for Choosing a Locum Tenens Company
The locum tenens staffing industry is very competitive. If you’re in need of physician or nurse practitioner coverage, you certainly have many locum tenens companies to choose from. Here are some factors to consider when exploring locum tenens agencies: The Business Model Many locum tenens agencies are reactive in nature […]
Barton Team | 25 August, 2011
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Locum Tenens Credentialing Tips
Without question, navigating the credentialing process is among the most critical aspects of the locum tenens staffing process. When you’re only a few steps away from taking advantage of a great locum tenens job, the last thing you want to be doing is trying to track down a missing document […]
Barton Team | 26 July, 2011
