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 […]
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Physical Therapy Compact Expands to 27 States
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
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Simple Self Care for Clinicians
Self Care for Clinicians The term “self-care” gets thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Simply put, self-care can be any deliberate action you take to improve your mental, physical, and emotional health. Working in healthcare can take a lot out of you, so here’s some suggestions for self-care you […]
Michelle Lowry | 13 July, 2021
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How to Begin Your Career in Traveling Physical Therapy
How to Begin Your Career in Traveling Physical Therapy Have you always wanted to travel more? Do you want to expand your skills as a physical therapist? Well, you can combine them both by beginning a career in travel physical therapy. Read on to learn about the many perks of a career in travel physical […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 6 July, 2021
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Pros and Cons to Travel Nursing
Pros and Cons to Travel Nursing Combining your passion for nursing with your natural love of exploring new places is why you’re considering becoming a travel nurse. It’s an area of nursing that’s in demand more than ever. Of course with all the excitement, comes some things to think about. No career is perfect and […]
Risa Kerslake, RN | 29 June, 2021
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10 Travel Tips For Travel Nurses
Being a travel nurse is a job like no other! Here’s our top ten tips for this unique role: 1. Research Your Location Before you go, be in the-know. What kind of climate will you be in? What’s around nearby? Will you still be able to find your favorite regional soda? Researching your new location […]
Michelle Lowry | 22 June, 2021
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Top 5 Questions for Your Recruiter
While on assignment, your recruiter will be your main contact, so it’s imperative you establish a good relationship with them. Think of your recruiter as the “go-to” person for all questions and issues. Before agreeing to interview or accepting an assignment, consider the following questions to ask your recruiter. Should I proactively apply for state […]
Sophia Khawly | 15 June, 2021
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Becoming a Traveling Allied Health Professional
Did you know allied health professionals can be travelers? The world of traveling healthcare is not limited to only travel nurses. Allied health professionals all around the country are joining nurses in this exciting career. Read on to discover what to expect as you embark on this exciting journey! What specialties do you work with? […]
Stacy Cyr | 8 June, 2021
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Is a Career in Travel Nursing For Me?
The Life of a Travel Nurse If you’re reading this blog post, you’ve probably heard of travel nursing – flexible long- and short- term assignments for healthcare workers across the country. You may even know that travel nurses have the potential to pull in higher rates than permanent ones. That said, do you know what […]
BHS Team | 1 June, 2021
