“Can you go work down in Laredo for a while?” I was so happy that my boss couldn’t see my face through the phone after she asked me that question. Laredo? At the time, it definitely didn’t sound that great to me. But I’ve always been an ambitious, hard-worker, and before I knew it, I […]
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Lessons Learned in Laredo: Travel Outside Your Comfort Zone
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Physical Therapy Compact Expands to 27 States
With the expansion of telehealth during the pandemic physical therapists utilized the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PTLC) to achieve licensure and increase their ability to provide care across state lines. The states that have adopted the PTLC legislation include: – Arizona – Arkansas – Colorado – Iowa – Kentucky – Louisiana – Mississippi – Missouri […]
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Empowering Women to Prioritize Their Mental Health
In our last Blog Barton Healthcare Staffing kicked off National Nurses Week with our video on The History of Nurses. But did you know that May also marks two other important national observances? Indeed, the month of May is also known as Mental Health Awareness Month and Women’s Health Month. With so much to celebrate in […]
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Standard Precautions for The New Universe
While COVID-19 can feel like the end of the world sometimes, the truth is that epidemics and pandemics are nothing new. In this blog post, our clinician liaison Susan Kelly talks about how far we have come in recognizing and dealing with these deadly outbreaks. Pandemics Throughout History One of the earliest known pandemics dates […]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Travel Nursing
Travel nursing and staff nursing are vastly different for a number of reasons. As this career becomes increasingly popular, the curiosity of how travel nursing works is a common topic. Below are a few common questions I receive regularly. What is the purpose behind hospitals hiring travel nurses? Hospitals are short staffed and struggling to […]
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Physical Therapy Jobs in 2024: Why Take Travel PT Jobs?
If you’re a PT and you’re wondering what the job outlook for your profession is looking like in 2024 and beyond, we’ve compiled all the information you need to know.
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Paying Down Student Debt as a Travel Clinician
Allied health professionals tend to graduate with a lot of debt—physical therapy grads finished school with an average total debt balance of $142,000. Whether you’re in school, in residency, or working as a full-time allied health clinician, check out our advice for paying down student debt.
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Understanding Your Travel Nurse Package
Now is a great time to be a travel nurse. You probably have heard of the perks including great pay, bonuses, and the experience of exploring new locations. Reviewing your travel nurse package isn’t glamorous, but it’s a big part of your career as a travel nurse. It’s important to have a good understanding of […]
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LPN vs RN | The Roles That Allied Health Clinicians Play
The Role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurses, or LPNs, have one of the most versatile roles in modern medicine. These skilled allied health clinicians are extremely versatile, and are vital to patient care in a wide array of medical facilities. Their specific duties/role will depend on the type of healthcare setting […]
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Travel Nursing: Not Only for the Wanderlust
Are you interested in travel nursing, but worried whether it’ll be a good fit for you? You’re not alone. When nurses consider joining a travel healthcare staffing organization, the unknown can be overwhelming. Several common questions that arise when considering such a career path includes: Which staffing organization is best for my personal and professional […]