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There is an unsung hero in nursing: alcohol pads. Nurses use them every day without even realizing it! Here are seven ways you can use alcohol pads during your shift that you may not have thought of: Germs As a nurse, you’re aware of how many germs are everywhere at any given time. Keep aRead more

Effective communication facilitates positive patient outcomes. This is especially important when it comes to caring for senior patients. Older patients may have conditions such as hearing loss, vision impairment, dementia or Alzheimer’s. You might also have to address sensitive topics, like end-of-life care, with older patients. When treating the elderly, it’s important to take theRead more

If you’re naturally a night owl, working the night shift might seem like a piece of cake! For others, taking a night shift might require a change in lifestyle, routines, and eating habits. Here are five effective tips for getting better sleep so you can tackle that night shift with confidence! Make changes to yourRead more

Edmond, Okla. (Sept. 6, 2018) – American Health Staffing Group, Inc. (“AHSG”), a diversified provider of temporary healthcare staffing services and a portfolio company of BelHealth Investment Partners, LLC (“BelHealth”), announced today that it was ranked the 23rd fastest-growing staffing firm across all industries in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts. In order toRead more

It may be only the end of August, but as is the case every year, Christmas will be here before we know it! Now is the perfect time to start thinking about where and how you want to spend the holidays. Here are some things you need to know about travel nurse holiday contracts: PlanRead more

If you’re interested in moving to a new location to start your nursing career or becoming a travel nurse, it’s critical that you look for the best opportunities! Different cities have different salary rates for nurses that take into consideration the cost of living, the complexity of the job, and your experience in the field.Read more

Some nurses become travel nurses as a way to improve their happiness in one way or another. This could be true because nurses can change their personal lives and surroundings, but they cannot change the nature of their job. Nurses are constantly dealing with pressure and the tragedy of other people’s life on a dailyRead more

We have an immediate opening for an ICU RN in Boston, Massachusetts! The area, the people, and the institutions within its political boundaries can only begin to define the essence of Boston. Its nickname “Beantown” has its origin in colonial times, when Boston, as a stop on a major trade route with the West Indies, hadRead more

We have an immediate opening for a Cath Lab RN in McAlester, Oklahoma!  The town of McAlester was named after James Jackson McAlester, who started a general store here in 1869. The settlement was originally known as Bucklucksy. However, with the opening of the general store and subsequent discovery of coal deposits in the nearbyRead more

Many nurses think about travel nursing or working for a nursing agency.  The cold reality is that while this is great for some, it is definitely NOT for others.  All recruiters will tell you the positive aspects, but very few will tell you the negatives.  This article will address both. Let’s discuss some of the positives first:Read more

We have an immediate opening for a Neonatal/ICU RN in Cincinnati, Ohio!  Although Cincinnati is often perceived as a sleepy Midwestern metro area, residents benefit from a wealth of amenities, including museums, professional sports teams and a wide selection of restaurants. Families are drawn to Cincinnati for its excellent public and private schools, and itsRead more

We have an immediate opening for a Telemetry RN in Columbia, South Carolina!  Columbia, South Carolina, is a traditionally Southern place with a modern twist. The abundance of oak, pecan and magnolia trees help the region retain rural flavor, while the downtown skyline is representative of the state capital’s role as a growing industrial hub.Read more