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You just zipped up your bags, said your goodbyes, and you’re about to touch down in a new city for your next assignment. Maybe you’ve never been to this place before, or maybe you just aren’t familiar with it. Either way, living in a new city for any amount of extended time can be a bit of a shock.   Here are aRead more

You just submitted an application on our job board for your dream job with AHS NurseStat (your favorite travel nursing group), and just like any other position, you’re probably curious on what to expect next. No one hiring process is identical to the next, but a process is followed, and there are things you canRead more

You just got a new a travel job, packed your bags, and recently landed in your new, but temporary home, but don’t know where you should eat or what you should explore. Let’s look at the break down of the seven best apps you need to have downloaded during your travel assignment.   Yelp:   An oldie butRead more

Financial planning and managing your money is about more than just your budget and how you carry, access, and spend your money. It’s also important to consider the bigger picture and how your money is being saved and invested while you travel. In this blog we talk about how to determine your travel budget, tips to keep expenses lowRead more

Working as a healthcare professional can be stressful, hectic, and oftentimes too demanding to focus on maintaining eating habits. No matter how much you want to incorporate healthy foods into your lifestyle, it can feel like there is absolutely not time to do so. And let’s face it, restaurant food is just better. Food choices each dayRead more

Whether it’s your first day as a travel nurse or you’re a seasoned veteran, the day will come when your self-confidence takes a hit. Even for the most experienced of nurses, going to a new facility can feel like all eyes are on them. If you start to feel that way, don’t be ashamed! ItRead more

While traveling assignments are adventurous and fun, the reality is you have to leave behind family, significant others, and even pets so you can work. Extended time away from those that matter can create feelings of loneliness, and that’s totally normal! To fight all those negative emotions, here are some tips to pick yourself upRead more

Becoming a travel nurse presents you with a unique situation when it comes to packing for your job. Sure, you’re traveling, but you’ll most likely be there for 3 months living in an apartment, house or extended stay hotel. As a result, you are sort of in limbo between traveler and permanent resident. Having allRead more

So you just started a new nursing position and you’re optimistic and ready to take on the new challenge, but you’re not sure what to do to set yourself up for ultimate success in this new position. That’s completely normal! A new job means new management, new patients and new daily tasks. Here are 5Read more

Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, healthcare providers are required to protect and keep confidential all personal health information for patients. It is imperative for clinicians and staff to proactively work to ensure HIPAA compliance at all times! HIPAA violations can carry fines as high as $50,000 per occurrence, and a maximum annual penalty of $1.5Read more

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