It's such a stressful life we all lead and, of course, healthcare professionals get so much more of this than the normal worker. Dealing with life and death situations and emergencies in a fast paced environment can really take a toll on your health.Sometimes at the end of the day you really have to just let go and breathe. I know, easier said than...

Drink a cup of coffee and then take a 20 minute nap. I know, doesn't sound like it would work. But the fact is that at the end of a 20 minute nap the caffeine will kick in and you will feel more alert.To eat less, eat more. If you grab a snack of cookies or pretzels, even the 100 calorie ones, it will probably make you hungrier. The small amount of...

As healthcare travelers and travel nurses there are many times when you are in a strange place and you may be there alone. There are a few common sense things you can do to assure your safety in an unknown place.Familiarize yourself with your destination ahead of time. This can be done easily these days with the use of the internet. At the top of t...

Believe it or not there are travel nurse job opportunities in several locations in Alaska. Can you imagine yourself in Alaska? Have you ever wanted to experience this beautiful northernmost area of the US? Alaska offers so much for the explorer to see and do, from whale watching to glacier tours, historical towns and gold mines and of course, pure ...

​There are doubts now that the Zika virus is even connected to the Microcephaly birth defects noted in Brazil. A study of over 2000 pregnant women in Colombia that were infected with the Zika virus showed no microcephaly in any of the births. Almost 90% of the microcephaly cases occurred in the northeast part of Brazil. Medical organizations in bot...

Healthcare can be a very stressful profession, as I'm sure you are all aware. There are many days when you are not sure you are going to make it through your shift….but you do. Stress is a big part of the job in many healthcare professions and learning how to deal with your stress can save your sanity, help you stay well and extend the life in your...

​Did you know there are more job openings in nursing than there are nurses? That's one of the many reasons for the boom in travel nursing. Travel nurses can provide the same professional healthcare services but are employed on travel assignments lasting between 8 to 52 weeks long. Thirteen week commitments are the norm at most agencies.When you pic...

I don't know about you, but Hawaii has always been on my bucket list. I may still get there someday. As a Travel Nurse or Traveling Allied professional you could be working and living there before the end of the year if you so desired, or line up an assignment there for next year. I found many job listings in Honolulu as well as other cities when s...

And that's the truth! New Orleans is definitely one of my favorite places to visit and I would have to say it is one of the world's most fascinating cities. It is truly a melting pot of music, food and culture. It's always time to visit and experience one of America's historic and culturally rich destinations.In the fall of each year New Orleans ho...

As you know, stretching is a natural action. When you wake up in the morning a good stretch just feels right. Have you ever watched your cat or dog when they wake up? Before they go anywhere, they do some yoga, up-dog, down-dog, cat-cow….it's true. Where do you think the names of the yoga poses came from?The benefits of daily exercise are always be...

It seems that throughout the world some people are not only turning away from processed food and meat, they may even be turning away from cooking.The standard diet in America is more sugar-sated, processed and fat-laden than ever before and because of this diet, metabolic disorders such as Heart Disease, Diabetes and Obesity are also on the rise. M...

Did you know that walking briskly can lower your risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure just as much as running? Never been into running, me either. But I have been walking fast for several years and it helps me immensely. It's great exercise, a great cure for depression, and so much more. Walking is my go to whenever I'm feeling d...

​Visit Tampa Bay – Treasure Awaits. That's one of the slogans for this beautiful area of Florida. Tampa is the home to a vibrant arts scene and lots of opportunities for adventure. You can cheer on your favorite Tampa Bay team at a home game after spending a day touring the many beautiful art museums. The Tampa Bay area is home to lots of great thi...

I'm sure you will agree we can really never be exposed to too much inspiration in our lives. All of us, healthcare travelers, travel nurses, allied professionals and everyone else needs some inspiring words occasionally. So today we will start you off with a few and helpfully make your day better!"Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and sha...

How about spending some time in the Big Apple, where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean? As a healthcare traveler, you have the option to spend a lot more time than most people who are merely visiting. You would have the opportunity to explore the many and varied things that New York City offers during a travel nursing assignment here.More t...