Most of us are creatures of habit. We crave a daily work routine that allows us to become comfortable. If we work at one job for a while, or on the same floor, then we know what to expect. Sometimes to the point that we might almost feel as if we’re just going through the […]
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Recent Posts
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My RN Story: An Opportunity for Change
Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | 21 November, 2019
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Online Resources for Traveling Professionals
Housing Furnished Finder is a great resource for finding housing that is move-in ready. The website is free and easy to navigate. All you have to do is fill out a form regarding your requests such as city, budget, dates, etc. Your information will then be matched with potential rentals, and the property owners will […]
Kearstyn Fox, RN | 19 November, 2019
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Travel Nurse
Let’s be honest, starting a career in travel nursing is exciting! Since college, I had longed to be a travel nurse. I was so eager to start this path, that I jumped right into it without doing my research. Although I overcame any obstacles that were thrown my way, there are several things I wish […]
Kearstyn Fox, RN | 14 November, 2019
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Traveling With Children (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Do you think that you have to wait until your kids are older to pursue travel nursing? Think again. Travel nursing may have its challenges with the little ones, but the experience is well worth it! Travel nursing is a great way to have them tag along as you explore the country, all while getting […]
Janine Kelbach, BSN, RNC-OB | 12 November, 2019
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Happy National Radiologic Technology Week 2019
This year’s celebration will take place the week of November 3-9, marking the 124th year since the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. The first National Radiologic Technology Week, (NRTW), was celebrated in July of 1979, and was organized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). It was then changed to the week […]
Susan J. Kelly, BS, CNMT | 7 November, 2019
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Working an EMR Conversion
You may be seeing more jobs posted for EMR conversions, but you may not know exactly what this means. Simply put, an EMR conversion is when the hospital updates its medical software. Many hospitals are converting to EPIC or Cerner and moving away from the older versions. The conversions can last anywhere from a few […]
Kearstyn Fox, RN | 5 November, 2019
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The Job Interview: the Applicant’s Perspective
In the first post of this two-part series, I talked about what the hiring process is like for the hiring manager and went over simple tips to impress the hiring manager during that process. Today, we’re going to look at the applicant’s perspective, and how that applies to your own hiring process. Too often companies […]
Alex Evans, PharmD | 31 October, 2019
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Finding Internet Service If Your Residence Doesn’t Include It
Moving from job to job, you also move into different housing. Most of the time, internet access is included with your rental fee. If it isn’t, or the connection isn’t fast enough, you’ll have to find service on your own. Questions to Ask For any Internet Service Provider (ISP),like dishNet, HughesNet, Verizon, and Comcast, there […]
Kurt Ullman, RN, BSPA, MHA | 29 October, 2019
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Nurses Advocating for Patients
It’s no secret that healthcare is ever-changing in all aspects, for better or for worse. Even with technology advancing, hospitals are reaching capacity quicker and healthcare costs are rising, while staffing needs are increasing as baby boomers retire. This all easily translates to nurses having to take on more responsibilities. As this happens, our ability […]
Kearstyn Fox, RN | 24 October, 2019
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How to Spend Your Time Between Travel Assignments
You’re wrapping up your assignment and have a few weeks or even longer until your next assignment, or maybe you haven’t officially accepted a new assignment yet. There are several great ways to spend your hard to come by spare time. Take a Sabbatical A sabbatical offers numerous benefits, including improved health and well-being, the […]
Alex Evans, PharmD | 22 October, 2019
