As a Nurse What Inspires You?
Inspiration was a key factor in my decision to become a nurse. I had an aunt who was a nurse…
Traveling Alone Cross Country
Do you drive across the country alone? Are you uneasy when traveling alone? These are a couple of questions from…
How to Conquer the Night Shift
In the old days, nurses worked one of 3 eight hour shifts. There were advantages to each shift. I have…
Why Do We Have A Nursing Shortage?
When I finished nursing school ( the 3 year program) in 1982 I already had a job lined up. There…
Staying Mentally Healthy
Over the past couple of years, mental health has become a topic of conversation in the news. As healthcare workers,…
Let’s Talk Insurance
As a Travel Nurse, you have many things to think of before you take that first assignment. Among the things…
Nursing and Technology
Technology is truly a gift to humanity. Unlike so many nurses today I know what it was like before modern…
Surviving Long Nursing Shifts
Being a nurse is no easy task. It requires a lot of time, energy, and patience. It also requires stamina,…
Preparing to Travel
In a few weeks, I will be taking a month-long road trip. The trip will be both business and pleasure. …
8 Items Traveling Nurses Should Always Pack
When you go on a vacation, whether it is a short one or a long one, there are certain items…
Shift Work and Sleep Deprivation
As a nurse I have worked double shifts and those very long 12 hour shifts. I have always struggled with…
Tips for Getting an Online Nursing Degree
Are you thinking about going back to school? I graduated from a diploma program which was the last class for…
