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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

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

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

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

Emergencies happen all the time, especially when you’re a nurse! Chances are you already have or are about to experience a patient emergency. Keeping calm and knowing exactly the right procedure can help you keep your cool! Here are some tips on how to effectively handle a patient emergency so you can handle the situationRead more

Most nurses go to nursing school, learn what is needed to pass their boards, learn how to write a resume and are wished good luck upon graduation.  After that most new grads move into a hospital setting and never evaluate opportunities outside of this setting.  Therefore it is not too surprising that the vast majorityRead more