Rhode Island Added as a Nursing Compact State
Rhode Island has recently become a part of a significant revolution in the nursing field, officially becoming a nursing compact state. This development opens up a world of opportunity for nurses registered in Rhode Island. It also brings a profound change in how healthcare services are delivered across state lines. In this blog post, we delve into the specifics of what this means for nurses and patients alike, exploring the myriad...
TravelNurseSource.com Relaunches Nursing Scholarships
At TravelNurseSource.com, we realize how much stress full-time nursing students are under while they are enrolled in an accredited undergraduate nursing program. We want to help alleviate some of that stress by providing financial support through nursing scholarships for their educational costs and educational expenses. Our Nursing School Scholarship Returns! This year, we are excited to announce the return of the...
Do Nurses Need to be Vaccinated: The Big Question
The big question that many travel nurses (and those in the nursing profession) are wondering is whether or not they need to be vaccinated. Vaccines have been an ongoing topic of conversation, especially with the COVID-19 vaccine. However, the answer falls into a gray area. While we can’t give a definitive “yes” or “no” to answer this question, we can help point you to resources that can. An Unbiased...
Violence Towards Nurses: The Untold Threat
No matter what job you have, there are always going to be certain things that make you dread going to work from time to time. Maybe you have a stressful presentation coming up, or you just got denied the promotion you had been dreaming about. Usually these things are just minor setbacks, and are not enough to sway you from loving the job itself. As a nurse, you go to work expecting to get covered in blood or bile at some point in the...
The Future of the Compact License and COVID-19
Right now, there is a huge demand for nurses in certain parts of the country due to the onset of COVID-19 Travel nurses and even nurses who have never traveled before are flocking to the frontlines, braving this pandemic, to help sick patients in what are designated as “crisis areas.” As many travel nurses know, a tricky part in getting to assignments quickly is getting the state licensing required. Because this red tape often slows...
Travel Nursing in the Wake of COVID-19| Trends and Timelines
This is a guest blog, “Travel Nursing in the Wake of COVID-19” provided by Caleb Skyles, RN,BSN, CCRN. Caleb Skles is a registered nurse who has worked as a travel nurse for over seven years. He’s completed more than 14 travel nursing assignments at various healthcare institutions throughout the United States. This spring, Caleb finished his last travel assignment and joined the Next Move Inc. recruitment team. The...