Election 2016: Voting for Travel Nurses
In recent elections, the U.S. has been notorious for low and declining voter turnout. Data shows that fewer than 60 percent of eligible voters turned out for the 2012 presidential election, and even less participated in the primaries. Securing the Travel-Nursing Vote With several hot-button healthcare issues on the ballot for 2016, the upcoming presidential election is crucial for medical professionals nationwide. Between polarized...
Best States for Nurses in 2016
The desire to travel probably runs in your blood – after all, that’s one of the reasons you chose to pursue a career as travel nurse. On the other hand, one of the hardest things about being a travel nurse is finding the right destination. Despite the fact that we’d all love to take on an assignment in Hawaii or the Florida Keys (and maybe, you know, never come back…), sometimes these assignments just...
Travel Nurse’s Guide to New Year’s Resolutions
Ah yes, with the start of the new year this past weekend, I’m sure everyone’s friends, families and coworkers are buzzing about their New Year’s resolutions; but let’s be real for a second, working out and eating better have been done and done again, so why not consider changing up your resolutions this year and promise yourself to fulfill new, exciting and more career-oriented resolutions? Don’t get me wrong, working out,...
Notable Novels: Books for Travel Nurses
When it comes to travel nursing—-there’s a lot of details to consider. For a new graduate travel nurrse (and even some more seasoned nurses) it can be an absolute ordeal trying to seek answers to some of the most daunting questions about travel nursing. Anything from “can I bring my dog?” to “what happens if my contract gets cancelled early?” can be answered with the right resources. Luckily,...
Meet the Nerdy Nurse: Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN
Author, blogger, influencer, public speaker, brand ambassador, nurse—Brittney Wilson (a.k.a. the Nerdy Nurse) is all those things and more. Brittney’s Busy Life With a background in clinical informatics, Brittney has worked as the liason between the IT sides of the hospital and nurses. Serving as a teacher who helps staff learn EHR systems, she found herself able to become a strong and influential voice in the workplace. Perhaps...
Motivational Monday: 20 Quotes to Kickstart Your Week
Oh, Monday, we meet again—and this week, “Monday Blues” no longer refer to that song you heard in the park over the weekend, but rather, exemplifies how you feel when you’re on your third cup of coffee and still haven’t left your bed. As the days grow longer and nights become warmer, the transition from summer fun to working doubles can be difficult, but fortunately, your friends at...