Mental Health Nurse – Getting Into One’s Psyche
We all know when we’re physically hurting, but do we give the same amount of attention to our mental health? It seems like everyone’s mental health has been declining more than ever before. But, has it really? Or is it that we are just more open to talking about the issues that our psychological state can cause? At a time when demand for mental healthcare services is higher than ever before, there is a shortage of providers,...
Local Travel Nursing Tips: Travel Nursing Close to Home
Many people associate travel nursing with …. You guessed it, traveling! While the traveling lifestyle is exciting and new to some, others might have some questions around it. Some of these frequently asked questions include “Can I take a travel nursing assignment close to home” or even “What is the allowed distance to travel from your home to be considered a travel position?” Maybe you have a bunch of questions and aren’t sure where...
Things a Hospice Nurse Should Know
Since we are born there are special moments in our lives that we enjoy discussing, sharing, and celebrating – birthdays, graduations, new jobs, marriage, babies, and anniversaries are just some of them. Yet, it seems like the one thing we will all go through no matter what path we choose, at the very end of our lives, is the one thing we steer away from discussing or celebrating together. For many, the idea of dying is very scary and...
What are “Strike Nursing Jobs?”
There’s been a whole lot of nurses going on strike lately in the news. California Kaiser’s nurses announcing their strike last month sparked the movement. Then, nurses from the University of Chicago announcing theirs just a couple days ago. It all basically comes down to nurses banding together sick and tired of certain problems. These problems include sick leave, benefits, and other labor disputes. This puts everyone in a...
Top Five Jobs for Nurses Outside the Hospital
Did travel nursing give you a case of wanderlust that isn’t cured by the constant 13-week change up? Are you just plain sick and tired of transferring from hospital to hospital? If that’s the case, no worries! There are also travel jobs for nurses outside the hospital available. From working with children at a school to jumping aboard a cruise ship to care for vacationers, you can find all kinds of fun ways to be a nurse in an...
10 Super Cool Nursing Jobs You’ve Never Heard Of
When you were in school deciding which nursing speciality would suit you best, I bet you never thought that your workplace could be a rock concert, sports arena, or summer camp. However, these less common (but way cool) types of nursing jobs exist – whether you knew it or not! Check out these cool nursing jobs that you may not have even heard of! 10 Cool Nursing Jobs! 1. Cruise Ship Nurse Ever wish you could combine the...