To give a quick answer, becoming a licensed NP can take anywhere from five to 10 years from the start, depending on the pace of your studies.
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How Long Does it Take to Become a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
Mike Connors | 4 January, 2024
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Celebrating Women in Leadership at Barton
Recent statistics released by the Women Business Collaborative and Staffing Industry Analysts show that while women represent a median 66% of internal workers at staffing firms, they represent only half of executive positions.
Mike Connors | 21 December, 2023
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Americans are Unretiring: Is Locum Tenens Right for You?
Around 2.3 million people who called their careers quits during the COVID-19 pandemic have gone back to work, according to the AARP.
Mike Connors | 14 December, 2023
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Transitioning from RN to NP? Here’s What You Need to Know
According to forecasts by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of NPs is expected to increase 45% by 2032.
Mike Connors | 7 December, 2023
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Combating the Surgeon Shortage with Locum Tenens Staffing
There’s a growing surgeon shortage in the United States—in fact, forecasts from the AAMC estimate a deficit of 15,800 to 30,200 full-time-equivalent, non-primary care surgeons by 2034.
Mike Connors | 1 December, 2023
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A Guide to the Top Nurse Practitioner Specialties and NP Types
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are considered advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), which means they have focused their education and clinical training on one specific area of medicine.
Mike Connors | 22 November, 2023
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My Locum Story: How NP Chris K. Provides Quality Care as a Locum
“I didn’t like the idea of staying put in one place,” Chris said. “As a locum tenens provider, I’ve been able to help more patients, especially those in underserved communities.”
Mike Connors | 16 November, 2023
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My Locum Story: How Dr. Cynthia C. Found Her Niche in Breast Surgery
Dr. Cynthia C. combined her passion for caring for patients with her desire to see new places by becoming a locum tenens provider with Barton Associates.
Mike Connors | 2 November, 2023
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Are Nurse Practitioners Doctors?
At the core of the back and forth is the seemingly simple question: Who is a doctor?
Mike Connors | 26 October, 2023
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My Locum Story: Family Practice NP Jerie Lynn W. On Providing Medical Care to Underserved Populations, Traveling with Pets
“I have a passion and interest working with Indian Health Services, and so that definitely is a factor in which locum tenens assignments I choose,” Jerie Lynn said.
Mike Connors | 19 October, 2023
