Author - Dave Nielsen

About the Author

Dave Nielsen lives in Salt Lake City. He writes about healthcare, technology, and business.

March 19th, 2024
March 19th, 2024
NP listens to a baby's heartbeat as he is held by his mother
Advanced Practice Why NPs love working locum tenens
NPs share why they love working locums, what they find challenging about the career choice, and why they’d still choose it again.
NPs share why they love working locums, what they find challenging about the career choice, and why they’d still choose it again.
January 28th, 2025
January 28th, 2025
map of US with IMLC graphic
Credentialing & Financial Resources What you need to know about the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact in 2025
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLC) is processing applications for expedited licensure.
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLC) is processing applications for expedited licensure.
February 8th, 2023
February 8th, 2023
LTOY Dr Onyemaechi overlooking lake
Locum Tenens Finding financial freedom and flexibility with locum tenens
Psychiatrist Dr. Chinenyenwa Onyemaechi chose locums to pay off debt but soon discovered its freedom and flexibility.
Psychiatrist Dr. Chinenyenwa Onyemaechi chose locums to pay off debt but soon discovered its freedom and flexibility.
August 16th, 2022
August 16th, 2022
Physician smiles while talking to a patient facing away from the camera
Locum Tenens Why so many doctors are quitting their jobs (and why locum tenens might be the remedy)
Many physicians are quitting their permanent jobs to work locum tenens — either temporarily or as a long-term career.
Many physicians are quitting their permanent jobs to work locum tenens — either temporarily or as a long-term career.
July 7th, 2022
July 7th, 2022
North Carolina - one of the highest paying states for physicians in 2022
Physician Resources Top 10 highest paying states for physicians in 2022
If you’re looking to maximize your earning potential, these 10 states are a safe bet to make the top dollar in your field.
If you’re looking to maximize your earning potential, these 10 states are a safe bet to make the top dollar in your field.
June 23rd, 2022
June 23rd, 2022
Oncology NPs like this one are choosing locum tenens
Advanced Practice 5 reasons oncology NPs are turning to locum tenens
Many oncology NPs are choosing to work locum tenens over permanent employment, and it isn’t hard to see why.
Many oncology NPs are choosing to work locum tenens over permanent employment, and it isn’t hard to see why.
March 31st, 2022
March 31st, 2022
Dermatologist examining a patient's face
Residents & Fellows Early career dermatologists enjoy the flexibility of locum tenens
Two dermatologists at the beginning of their careers share how locum tenens was a great career option for them.
Two dermatologists at the beginning of their careers share how locum tenens was a great career option for them.
March 17th, 2022
March 17th, 2022
rheumatologists nearing retirement
Physician Resources How two rheumatologists infused new life into their careers
Not ready to hang up the white coat? Read how two rheumatologists used locum tenens to revitalize their medical careers.
Not ready to hang up the white coat? Read how two rheumatologists used locum tenens to revitalize their medical careers.