A former council member, she states firmly that she is not a favorite of the Republican leadership even though she was the party's candidate for mayor in 2011, losing to Rosamilia, and barely lost a bid for an at-large council seat in 2013.
Locum tenens is appealing to many providers because it provides exposure to different experiences and practice environments. In addition, doctors and nurse anesthetists maintain a great deal of control over their schedules, choosing the various shifts, days and times they want to work.
Not to be confused with Lokum. A locum is a person who temporarily fulfills the duties of another. For example, a locum physician is a physician who works in the place of the regular physician when that physician is absent, or when a hospital/practice is short-staffed. These professionals are still governed by their respective regulatory bodies, despite the transient nature of their positions.