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Finding Financial Freedom Through Travel Nursing

December 20, 2021 in Resources, Travel Nursing

 

While travel nursing is a career with many benefits, it is often very busy and can leave clinicians with little down-time. As a result, travel RNs often find themselves scrambling when it comes to finding time to manage their personal finances or think about long-term financial stability. As precious as free time is, it’s important for travel […]

 

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Skincare For Nurses

December 6, 2021 in Staying Healthy, Travel Nursing

 

Nothing says “I work in nursing” quite like chapped hands from rigorous washing, dark circles from long overnight shifts, and let’s not forget about the occasional bout of “maskne” (mask acne). Skincare for nurses is especially important, and we sourced a few expert tips to help keep your skin happy and healthy both in and […]

 

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The RV Life: Travel Nursing on the Road

November 16, 2021 in Travel Nursing

 

It is often hard for travel nurses to feel a sense of home when they are always moving from place to place for contracts. Travel RNs Tess and Kyle Stecker transformed a 1994 RV into a home that can move wherever they find themselves for work. Now, they live by the motto “home is where […]

 

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A Guide to the Best Nursing Shoes

October 25, 2021 in Career Development

 

While a lot has changed in the nursing world over the years, one thing remains the same: the job still requires clinicians to be standing and/or walking for hours on end. Lots of nurses experience back and foot pain as a result of being on their feet for 12 hours at a time, which is […]

 

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Why Continuing Education for Nurses Is Important

July 13, 2021 in Career Development

 

Looking for information on continuing education for nurses? First, read this guest blog post from Raelene Jessica and then check out the links below.  As we enter the second year of restrictions and lockdowns, healthcare workers are still in high demand. Nurses are being spread thin and it has caused a critical shortage. The U.S. […]

 

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Compact Nursing States: What You Need to Know

June 25, 2021 in Travel Nursing

 

Are you a RN or LPN that’s licensed to work in compact nursing states? If so, we have some amazing job opportunities for you! Find out more about our travel nursing contracts. What Is the Nurse Licensure Compact? When it comes to compact nursing states, it’s important that you first understand the Nurse Licensure Compact […]

 

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Healthcare Worker Discounts 2021

May 12, 2021 in Career Development

 

This past year, our nation’s healthcare workers have shown us what strength, courage and sacrifice really mean. To show our gratitude for all their hard work, we have compiled a list of healthcare worker discounts from some of our favorite merchants and vendors. Keep reading to find out all the places where you can make […]

 

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Self-Care for Nurses

May 4, 2021 in Career Development

 

You have probably heard the expression that “you can’t pour water from an empty cup.” But what reservoirs of replenishment are available to healthcare workers battling a global pandemic? While there are no quick and easy fixes for this dilemma, one thing is certain: self-care for nurses has never been needed more. What is self-care? […]

 

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4 Ways Nurses Can Advocate for Patients

April 20, 2021 in Career Development

 

“Patient advocacy” is a buzzword floating around every American healthcare system, but what does this catch phrase really mean? Beyond that, how can clinicians, especially nurses, best advocate for patients under their care? Keep reading to find out the answers to these questions and more. What Is Patient Advocacy? An advocate is “one who supports […]

 

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The Pros and Cons of Travel Nursing

March 23, 2021 in Travel Nursing

 

Are you considering taking the leap into travel nursing? Are you a current or prospective nursing student researching your future career options? No matter where you are in your nursing career, if travel nursing is a track you are seriously considering, you need to know the truth about it to help you make the right […]

 

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