Traveling as a medical professional can be a very hard job. Every few weeks or months you have to find a new job, new place to live, and all of the major and minor annoyances involved with traveling. Your recruiter and other members of the team play an important role in making the transition as […]
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Recent Posts
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It Takes Teamwork to Get You to Your Job
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Working the Night Shift
As a teenage night owl, working a night shift always sounded like a lot of fun. I was used to staying up past my bedtime, so it seemed like a natural fit. Eventually, I grew up and experienced it. I worked the night shift as an OB RN for over ten years while raising a […]
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The Benefits of Chain Pharmacy for Aspiring Community Pharmacists
By my last year of pharmacy school, after researching the numerous opportunities available to pharmacists, I knew I wanted to at least start out working in community pharmacy. I really like the energy, the interactions with patients (although admittedly it does come with good and bad), and the chance to learn about a wide variety […]
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2019 Nursing Trends
Some things about nursing care rarely change. Such as how nurses need a compassionate nature to provide care, and that the nursing profession was voted the most trusted profession 17 years running, but each year brings new trends related to nurses and nursing care. The year 2019 is no exception. Some trends have continued from […]
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Join the Fight Against Cancer: 2019 North Shore Cancer Walk
Join us in the fight against cancer! On Sunday, June 23, 2019, the Barton Healthcare Staffing (BHS) team will participate in the 2019 North Shore Cancer WALK through Salem, MA. Our story is similar to many: our loved ones, classmates, colleagues, friends and extended family have all been touched by cancer. Founded in 2018, BHS […]
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What Practice Settings Are Available to Pharmacists?
In a previous article, I talked about where a lot of the pharmacy jobs are and brought up the Aggregate Demand Index (ADI), which aims to measure demand in each individual state as well as the nation as a whole. It also aims to measure demand in multiple traditional settings, which I’ll discuss, as well […]
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See You in Rhode Island! ONL Annual Meeting 2019
In two weeks, two members of the Barton Healthcare Staffing team will be attending the Organization of Nursing Leaders (ONL) Annual Meeting in Newport, Rhode Island. We are excited to join thought-leaders in this space to cover important professional topics ranging from “No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and […]
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Best Podcasts for Healthcare Updates
Podcasts can provide information or entertainment with instant access to a variety of healthcare experts on a range of topics. These episodic series of digital audio files can be downloaded from the Internet, subscribed to online or offline, and are usually free. Unlike an audiobook, they’re generally like a conversation instead of a story. This […]
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See You in Chicago! APTA’s NEXT 2019 Conference and Exposition
In two weeks, two members of the Barton Healthcare Staffing team will be attending APTA’s NEXT 2019 Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, Illinois. We’re excited to join more than 2,000 physical therapy professionals during more than 60 interactive educational sessions, forward-thinking discussions, and networking opportunities. Full conference attendance is worth up to 1.8 CEUs (18 […]
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Travelling With a Pet
So, here you are about to embark on your first travel assignment and the burning question begs your inner being: What am I going to do about my four-legged friend? Never fear! With a little planning and preparation, you will soon realize that traveling with a dog (or any fur baby aboard) could not be […]