Nursing School Supplies | The Essentials!
It’s August, and you know what that means…back to school shopping! If you’re anything like me, the words “back to school” carry with them a sense of excitement and dread at the same time. For nursing students, especially first-timers, the excitement and dread can be very overwhelming. Being prepared for nursing school is essential. If you’re unprepared on the first day, you’re already...
Five Benefits of Being A Home Health Nurse
Home health nurses are in high demand! In fact, home health care is one of the fastest growing healthcare fields. Why? As our population continues to age, there is an increased demand for taking care of the elderly. Home health nurses have the unique and exciting opportunity to work in the healthcare field as a registered nurse without the stressful pressures of a hospital environment. Sound appealing? Then keep reading! Here we’ll be...
Travel Nursing with Your Friends? Should You Do It?
Your flight is booked and your bags are packed! You have everything you need for the next several weeks…. except your friends. Should they come? Travel nurses have the exciting ability to constantly journey to new locations. While assignment lengths can vary, they are typically 13 weeks long. Experiencing a new city with a close friend may be exciting, but is it the right choice? Still contemplating if your travel assignment should...
Travel-Friendly Pets for Nurses | Which Are the Best?
Travel nursing is one of the most exciting ways to get out and explore the country! Rather than working in one location for your entire nursing career, these jobs provide unique professional experiences. But at the end of a long shift, just about everyone can enjoy a little non-human interaction via our own furry friend. There’s really no good reason that you can’t be a proud pet-parent and a travel nurse, but what pets make the best...
Housing for Travel Nurses: Company Housing vs. Stipend
When it comes to housing for travel nurses, there are usually two options. Nurses can either choose to live in housing that their agency provides, or they can receive a stipend to find and pay for their own housing. What does a travel stipend mean, and which is the better choice? Well, it depends. Below, we’ll weigh out both options, and hopefully, give you enough information to make a confident housing decision! Housing for...