Nurse practitioner scope of practice laws vary all over the United States. Upcoming locum tenens providers should familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations for NPs in Kentucky before their next assignment.
Recent Posts
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NP Scope of Practice Series: Kentucky
Desirae Sin | 28 May, 2024
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Day in the Life of a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Melissa De Capua describes her experiences as a consultation-liaison (C-L) psychiatric nurse practitioner. Her story goes into detail about the medical staff’s process and patient care.
Desirae Sin | 23 May, 2024
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What Makes a Good Nurse Practitioner? 5 Characteristics of Successful NPs
It’s impossible to distill all the characteristics of a good NP into one article, but here are five of the top strengths and qualities that successful nurse practitioners share.
Barton Team | 23 May, 2024
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Improving Hospital Staffing with Locum Tenens
Workforce challenges (such as personnel shortages) were identified as a top concern for hospital CEOs, according to a survey conducted by the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Mike Connors | 16 May, 2024
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Survey: 9 in 10 PAs Believe the PA Licensure Compact is Taking Too Long to Implement
Learn more about what the PAs in our network think about the PA Licensure Compact!
Mike Connors | 9 May, 2024
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4 Tips for Caring for Your Mental Health as a Healthcare Provider
There’s a mental health crisis among health workers in the United States and the problem is showing no signs of slowing down.
Mike Connors | 2 May, 2024
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Trends in Emergency Healthcare: Go Locum, Go Rural
A study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine says 92% of the 48,835 clinically active emergency physicians in the United States practice in more urban areas, with just 8% practicing in rural communities.
Barton Team | 25 April, 2024
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NP Scope of Practice vs. Independent Practice: What’s the Difference?
Discussions involving nurse practitioners (NPs) and their role in healthcare often include terms such as “scope of practice,” “independent practice,” and “prescriptive authority.” It’s clear these concepts encompass what an NP can and cannot do, but what’s the difference between each of them?
Barton Team | 18 April, 2024
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Report: Healthcare Facilities Across the U.S. Struggle to Fill PA Positions
Experienced and skilled physician assistants (PAs) are in demand across the country—and according to some PAs, healthcare facilities across the United States are struggling to keep up with hiring.
Mike Connors | 4 April, 2024
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Checklist: What to Bring on Your First Locum Tenens Assignment
If you’re nervous about what lies ahead, don’t worry—that’s normal. We’re here to help you get your ducks in a row before you set off on your adventure.
Mike Connors | 21 March, 2024
