4 Signs that Your Child May Need Occupational Therapy
If you’ve started to notice difficulties in your child’s school performance, you may think your child needs a visit with a psychologist or may not be using enough energy throughout the day. You may be worried and wonder what you can do to help. Even though you won’t be able to see your child work…
3 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say to Patients
Nurses have one of the most stressful yet fulfilling jobs of all. Long hours and numerous patients to tend to is a lot for one person to take on. However, nurses must keep in mind that patients are highly vulnerable and anything that is said or done outside of the task at hand could be…
A Nurse’s Role in Natural Disaster Recovery
When disaster strikes, the public expects first responders, nurses, and other health experts to drive into the scene right away and treat the injured. This expectation is natural; a nurse’s care is considered an ethical duty as outlined by Provision 2 of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, stating “the nurse’s primary commitment is…
Are Pets Allowed on Travel Assignments?
Thinking about having someone keep you company on your next travel assignment? Traveling for work can make you a little homesick, and bringing your pet with you is the best cure when you are feeling a little blue. Having pets move with you on travel assignments is not uncommon; however, there are several things to…
Cities With The Best Public Transportation
If you move into the city, you probably won’t bring a car. Unlike suburban and rural neighborhoods, cars are considered a hassle rather than a luxury in most major cities. Traffic is usually slow, drivers often have to pay extra for parking at their own home, and there is rarely a reason to drive anywhere…
Top 5 Things to do in Los Angeles for Travel Therapists
As a traveling therapist, your career might bring you to the heart of Los Angeles, California. If you’re a film buff, you may wish to tour vintage Hollywood or cruise through Sunset Boulevard to create your own movie scene. While these are L.A. staples, the city offers a myriad of other sights, shows, and culture…
3 Things to Know About Transferring Your Speech-Language Pathology License
When you take your speech-language pathology (SLP) skills across the country, you quickly learn that state qualifications may not be as clear as you expect. If you have acquired your new SLP position through a healthcare staffing company, the recruiter should be able to tell you everything you need to know about the transfer process…
Top 4 Ways to Get Around in a Big City
As a travel nurse, your nursing assignments can take you from Los Angeles to New York City and everywhere in between. Although it is possible for you to drive to every destination, it may not be ideal. Travel nurses have the choice of taking advantage of whatever transportation services the city has to offer. Consider…
3 Ways Nurses are Using Holistic Healing in Patient Care
Holistic medicine is a form of healing that uses an individual’s body, mind, spirit, and emotions to achieve optimal health. Originally based on the effects of fruits and herbal teas on a patient’s body, holistic healing has evolved and is now an essential part of the nursing field. Currently, 13 nursing schools in the nation…
5 Skills Every Social Worker Should Have
Social workers are an essential facet in both school and hospital settings. They can also work for independent agencies operating cooperatively with state organizations. The individuals in this position must address a myriad of domestic issues from an unbiased perspective while remaining emotionally unattached. Social work is no simple profession but can be highly beneficial…