So, here you are about to embark on your first travel assignment and the burning question begs your inner being: What am I going to do about my four-legged friend? Never fear! With a little planning and preparation, you will soon realize that traveling with a dog (or any fur baby aboard) could not be […]
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Travelling With a Pet
Martha West | 21 May, 2019
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Bullying in Healthcare: An Unacceptable Reality
“It’s a nightmare I can’t seem to overcome,” a young travel nurse said hoarsely as she sat across from me in my office, “but I refuse to give up.” Tears dropped from her eyes as she looked down at her hands, her last words spoken softly but with a determination that impressed me. I pulled […]
Rachel O'Connor | 14 May, 2019
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National Nurses Week 2019: Quotes We Love
Every year, May 6-12 marks National Nurses Week which celebrates the vital work of nurses, one of the most important professions and the backbone of healthcare – nurses are often cited as the most trusted profession in the United States! Healthcare institutions to use the week-long celebration as an opportunity to acknowledge their hard-working nurses […]
Martha West | 6 May, 2019
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Travel Nursing: Not Only for the Wanderlust
Are you interested in travel nursing, but worried whether it’ll be a good fit for you? You’re not alone. When nurses consider joining a travel healthcare staffing organization, the unknown can be overwhelming. Several common questions that arise when considering such a career path includes: Which staffing organization is best for my personal and professional […]
Rachel O'Connor | 2 May, 2019
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National Nurses Week 2019: Treat Yourself with These Sweet Deals
May 6-12 is the time of year dedicated to thanking nurses for the work they do everyday. This week is celebrated annually, starting with National Nurses Day on May 6 and concluding on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, best known as the founder of modern nursing. Last year, nurses were cited as the top trusted […]
Julie Shea | 30 April, 2019
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An Open Letter About Nurses “Playing Cards”
This past week, a Washington state Senator, Maureen Walsh, decided to comment on nurses who “play cards almost all of the time.” A huge backlash of comments by nurses, patients, etc., transpired. I took a break from Facebook and social media for Lent. It’s not that there was a particular reason, but I knew my […]
Kim S., FNP | 26 April, 2019
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Lessons Learned in Laredo: Travel Outside Your Comfort Zone
“Can you go work down in Laredo for a while?” I was so happy that my boss couldn’t see my face through the phone after she asked me that question. Laredo? At the time, it definitely didn’t sound that great to me. But I’ve always been an ambitious, hard-worker, and before I knew it, I […]
Bryan Mayfield | 23 April, 2019
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Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PTLC)
Congratulations, you have completed your Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree! Now it’s time to prepare for the NPTE exam and become a licensed physical therapist. In order to apply for a state licensure, you will need to find out what your jurisdiction requires for licensure, then request a licensure application from your state licensing authority. […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 16 April, 2019
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Top Skills to Complement Your Healthcare Background
Looking for skills that can help you get promoted, offer you a change of pace, or get you that dream job you are looking for? I know in the pharmacy world, we often have tunnel-vision in this area, pursuing hyper-specific, pharmacy-only certifications that will allow pharmacists to get into a specialized field but can be […]
Alex Evans, PharmD | 9 April, 2019
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To Be or Not to Be: Medical Imaging Technologist
The medical imaging world offers many opportunities for career positions. Now that you have had an introduction to the variety of imaging specialties, you may be asking yourself: “How would I know if a career in medical imaging is for me? If I choose this path as a career, what would it actually be like […]
Susan J. Kelly, BS, CNMT | 2 April, 2019
