Archive for April 2017
1/4 of Americans Lose Hearing From Noise
Hearing loss has long been an issue associated with old age but a recent report conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that hearing loss is starting younger than previously recorded. The study was ignited by a call to action in a report from the 2016 National Academies of Sciences which…
Read MoreTop 3 Hearing Loss Disorders
Many individuals believe that if someone is suffering from hearing loss that person is simply deaf. What many people fail to realize is that there are various problems that can cause hearing loss. This includes everything from the brain being unable to identify what and where the sound is coming from to a damaged hearing…
Read More5 Ways a Speech Language Pathologist Can Help Your Child
A SLP, better known as a Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Teacher, is a speech therapist that helps children overcome their specific speech issues. These issues may include everything from mild articulation delays to more intense disorders like down syndrome, motor speech disorders, and hearing impairments. An SLP’s sole purpose is to help your child…
Read More3 Ways to Celebrate April as Occupational Therapy Month
April is Occupational Therapy Month, which makes it a great chance to explore how the practice helps the lives of thousands every day. Raising awareness for the profession, showing appreciation to those who have helped others, and developing your own OT skills are just some of the ways you can show support. If you are…
Read MoreThe Daily Life of a Surgical Tech
The surgery room often evokes images of a green-clad man, armed with scalpels and barking out orders. Most don’t think about the team of surgical technicians who make so many surgeries possible in the first place. These specialists are the people who provide and arrange the life-saving devices many doctors need. Students who are interested…
Read MoreArdor Health’s Back To School Special
Summer is right around the corner, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your next School Assignment! Whether you’re a Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, School Psychologist, Social Worker, Special Education Teacher, or Tele-therapist, we’re sure we can find the position you’ve been looking for. We know, we know…
Read MoreDealing With Stress in a Per Diem Position
Per diem nursing can be one of the most demanding positions in healthcare. The hours are unpredictable, your work environment changes often, and there can be a looming feeling of job insecurity. If the stress of a per diem position is not adequately addressed, it can lead to sickness, injury, and poor job performance. When…
Read MoreTravel Work vs Permanent Placement
When you are looking for a new job in the healthcare field, choosing between permanent placement and a traveling career largely depends on your lifestyle. Neither choice is strictly right or wrong. What do you need to consider between travel work and permanent placement? At Ardor Health, we help healthcare employees answer such questions daily.
Read MoreArdor Health’s March Traveler of the Month!
We love taking the time to recognize Ardor Health’s inspirational and dedicated travelers, which is why we are proud to announce Ardor Health’s March Traveler of the Month, John! His recruiter Angelina says, “John has over 11 years of experience and has traveled with Ardor in the past (1 year to be exact). Aside from being…
Read More4 Types of Nursing Professions to Explore
When the average person hears that you would like to become a nurse, the first thing that comes to mind is that you will be working in a hospital somewhere, taking blood pressures and changing sheets. This may be a part of a nurse’s duty, but there are plenty of nursing professions that are unknown to…
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