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The Art of ER Triage

Guest Post By: Richard D Ramsey Triage is quickly becoming a lost art. For those of you who don’t know, triage is the art of adding degrees of urgency to medical matters. For highly trained medical personnel, it’s a rapid process. I can look at a room full of about 50 people and tell you if any of them are critically ill in about ten seconds. It’s the way ER nurses are taught to think and process information. Secondarily, we’re trained to take vital signs and ask the right questions to determine if a medical matter deserves immediate attention or not.…

Step #24 Travel Nurse Contract – Four Weeks Left!

You are almost at the point of finishing your Travel Nurse Contract. It goes by FAST! You’ve made it through nine weeks and have just four weeks left of your travel nurse contract! In Step #23, we discussed some questions for you to ponder. Hopefully, you have taken the time to think about what you want next in your travel nurse journey so you can take the next steps. Next Steps: 4 Weeks Left of Your Travel Nurse Contract This is always an exciting time for me. Many travelers love the hunt, the excitement of exploring their options, and the…

Cloud Storage for the Travel Nurse

How Living in the Cloud Can Save Time and Your Sanity The Following on cloud storage is a Guest Article via The Nerdy Nurse. To some, terms like “the cloud” seem like foreign computer jargon used by only the nerdiest of computer geeks. However, the cloud is actually a very user-friendly way to store documents online and allows for nearly instant access to them from anywhere. This can be a beneficial tool for nurses in any role to keep track of paperwork. And now, services like Google Drive and Dropbox make living in the cloud easier than ever by using…

Disability Insurance- What Every Travel Nurse Needs to Know

Guest post by: Kyle Richert, Lifetime Financial Growth, LLC “The $3-9 million or more you’ll likely earn over the course of your medical career is surely an asset worth insuring…” Most people know they need to insure their life, their car, and their home or condo. But they often overlook insuring their most important asset – their ability to earn an income. Your income is the primary source of funding for a lifetime of things, from basic necessities to the hopes and dreams you have for yourself and those you love. The $3-9 million or more you’ll likely earn over the course of…

Financial Decisions, Short-Term Debt and Retirement Plans for Travel Nurses

Many travel nurses have outstanding debt balances, underfunded retirement account, and short- term savings in place, but yet often have a solid regular income. Unfortunately, lifestyle and poor financial decisions often get in the way of building wealth. Creating clarification around student loan options, understanding credit card payoff strategies, and simultaneously understanding how savings habits and retirement design implementation all are interconnected is very important. Let’s look at some of the top questions that many travel nurses face in regards to their finances that will affect retirement and short term savings. These are all very important questions and addressing all…

Arbor Day Guide For Traveling Nurses

Guest Post By: Jamison Czarnecki Whether you feel established in the area you are temporarily working, or you’ve accepted a contract position in a place with no familiarity, this article will show you how to celebrate Arbor Day like a local. Arbor Day is the best day of the year to refocus your appreciation for trees and give back! Created by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, originally to promote planting trees, there are now a variety of accepted ways to share in the fun regardless of where you are living. Learn About The Local Trees! One of the easiest ways to…

5 Things All Travel Nurses Should Consider Before Quitting a Difficult Assignment

This article is sponsored by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions ® Think a bit before you quit Two of the most important things a travel nurse considers before accepting an assignment are the pay and the location. And while many flock to the destination of their dreams, the reality can sometimes fall short of expectations. The hospital, community, and even the actual job conditions may leave any travel nurse feeling frustrated. The first step is to resolve as much of the issue or situation as possible while still fulfilling your duties. This is especially true even if the actual assignment differs greatly from the…

Make Your Health Your First Priority

The following is a Guest Post via Elizabeth Scala Now, I’ve never been a travel nurse but I am imagine it can be just as busy- if not busier- than being a nurse who stays in one location. Prioritize your health I bet that when you move to a new place, where you’re less likely to know anyone, the temptation to work all of the time creeps in. You’re lonely, in a new place, with nothing to do- so why not work when they need help, right? What better way to spend your time than making money and helping out the…

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