Looking for skills that can help you get promoted, offer you a change of pace, or get you that dream job you are looking for? I know in the pharmacy world, we often have tunnel-vision in this area, pursuing hyper-specific, pharmacy-only certifications that will allow pharmacists to get into a specialized field but can be […]
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Recent Posts
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Top Skills to Complement Your Healthcare Background
Alex Evans, PharmD | 9 April, 2019
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To Be or Not to Be: Medical Imaging Technologist
The medical imaging world offers many opportunities for career positions. Now that you have had an introduction to the variety of imaging specialties, you may be asking yourself: “How would I know if a career in medical imaging is for me? If I choose this path as a career, what would it actually be like […]
Susan J. Kelly, BS, CNMT | 2 April, 2019
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Why I Became a PT
I am frequently asked, “Why did you become a physical therapist?” To be perfectly honest, I cannot say for certain why I chose this path, but without a doubt, I have found success, satisfaction and fulfillment in this 26 year journey. Reflecting back, it started when I was a junior in high school. My sister […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 26 March, 2019
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Working in Hawaii: Top Dive Sites on Maui
I lived and worked as a pharmacy manager for two years on the island of Maui, in a town called Kihei. I am addicted to diving and have logged about 250 dives in the approximately ten years I’ve been diving, and one of the primary reasons I moved to Hawaii was to dive. About 80 […]
Alex Evans, PharmD | 19 March, 2019
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Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC): A Guide for Travel Nurses
Were you one of the thousands of nurses who cheered when the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) was implemented in the year 2000? The relief, particularly amongst travel nurses, was palpable in the hospital I worked in at the time. Finally, RNs and LPNs/VNs in compact states who were interested in employment across state lines had […]
Rachel O'Connor | 12 March, 2019
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A Brief History of Medical Imaging
You may be asking yourself, what is medical imaging? Medical imaging is a new way to describe an old, but continually evolving and exciting industry. You may be more familiar with the terms radiology department or X-ray department. In general terms, medical imaging is the process of visualizing the body’s parts and organs in order […]
Susan J. Kelly, BS, CNMT | 5 March, 2019
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We’re Coming to the NYONEL 2019 Annual Meeting!
Later this month, Mitch and Haley, both members of the Barton Healthcare Staffing team, will be attending NYONEL’s 27th Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference. We’re excited to help further provide tools for nurse leaders to develop initiatives and address important priorities of the Campaign for Action, including improving access to care by working to the […]
BHS Team | 26 February, 2019
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A Reflection on My Unique Experiences Practicing in Hawaii
My dream in pharmacy school was to move to Hawaii after graduation, and about seven months after getting a license (and saving a little money working on the mainland) I did just that. I managed a long-term care pharmacy for three years on the Big Island, and then returned to community pharmacy on Maui for […]
Alex Evans, PharmD | 19 February, 2019
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Hiring for PT: In Favor of New Grads
As the hiring manager, should you hire a new graduate or go with an experienced therapist? The answer depends on the size of facility and department, current staff and unique needs of the patient population. Many decisions go into hiring staff. The question to hire a new grad over an experience therapist comes down to […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 12 February, 2019
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Stethoscopes and Suitcases: Inside the World of Travel Nursing
Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality and make 2019 the year you try travel nursing? The landscape of the traditional RN is changing: travel nursing is a viable and fulfilling career path for RNs seeking temporary local contracting or more adventurous travel positions, and everything in between. As a travel nurse, you […]
Martha West | 5 February, 2019
