In the first part of this series, I discussed what should be done prior to starting a new assignment to ensure you get up to speed quickly. In this second installment, I will cover the important things to do once the assignment has started. Become a Sponge During your first few days at your new […]
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Recent Posts
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Getting Up to Speed as a Traveling Pharmacist (Part Two)
Bryan Mayfield | 26 October, 2021
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Getting Up to Speed as a Traveling Pharmacist (Part One)
This was the morning of the first day of my very first travel assignment. Am I ready? Will I be able to learn what I need to do quickly? I do not want to slow the staff down. I want to step in and run things just as smoothly as their permanent pharmacist would. I […]
Bryan Mayfield | 19 October, 2021
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Tips for Finding the Right Nurse Practitioner Program
Tips for Finding the Right Nurse Practitioner Program Applying to nurse practitioner (NP) school is a huge next step in your nursing journey. The program that you plan to attend can change the trajectory of not only the next few years of your life, but could potentially impact the rest of your career. There are […]
Sara L Piercy, DNP, FNP-C | 5 October, 2021
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10 Ways to Prepare for a Career in Travel Nursing
Travel nursing is a great way to see all those places you’ve wanted to travel to, and get paid while doing it. It can be an exciting career path, but it still involves a lot of planning. Luckily, there are some things you can do to get yourself as ready as you can before you […]
Risa Kerslake, RN | 21 September, 2021
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World Physical Therapy Day 2021
World Physical Therapy Day 2021 Today is World Physical Therapy Day. First celebrate your achievements – you tirelessly pursued a vigorous education. You earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, successfully passed the National Physical Therapy Examination, and achieved state licensure – none of which are easy tasks. If you have been practicing for a while, […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 8 September, 2021
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5 Benefits of Healthcare Conferences as a Travel Nurse
5 Benefits of Going to Healthcare Conferences as a Travel Nurse Travel nurses are in a constant state of learning and growing. You need to stay on top of changes that happen in the health field and be ready to implement new techniques and information as you care for patients. Attending a healthcare conference may […]
Risa Kerslake, RN | 24 August, 2021
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A Breakdown of the Nurse Licensure Compact
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is an interstate agreement that allows RNs and LPNs to have one license to practice in other states, as long as that other state participates in the NLC as well. The NLC is especially beneficial to travel nurses. As a travel nurse, your license is […]
Risa Kerslake, RN | 17 August, 2021
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Physical Therapy Compact Expands to 27 States
With the expansion of telehealth during the pandemic physical therapists utilized the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PTLC) to achieve licensure and increase their ability to provide care across state lines. The states that have adopted the PTLC legislation include: – Arizona – Arkansas – Colorado – Iowa – Kentucky – Louisiana – Mississippi – Missouri […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 3 August, 2021
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What is Travel Nursing?
What is Travel Nursing? A travel nurse is a registered nurse who works in a temporary role in multiple locations to assist with staffing needs. When healthcare facilities need staffing, they frequently call on travel nurses to fill these vacancies, from patient fluctuations to planned employee time off such as for maternity leave. You typically […]
Risa Kerslake, RN | 27 July, 2021
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NP vs DNP: What Path Should I Choose?
Should I be an NP or DNP? Nurses play a lot of different roles in healthcare and, as such, often vary in terms of education and experience. Because there is no one way to be a nurse, there are many different ways for those in the field to reach the same goal: To provide the […]
Tayla Holman | 20 July, 2021
