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...

Home healthcare nurses and therapists spend a lot of their time working independently and must be capable of making treatment decisions and performing their duties without a lot of supervision.Providing care for patients in their own homes enables permanently disabled and suffering and/or ill patients to remain at home for treatment instead of deal...

​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...

Preventing mosquito bites is the best way to protect yourself from the Zika virus. There are EPA-registered repellents that work. If you are in a mosquito infested area wear long sleeves and long pants. Make sure there is no standing water around your home anywhere as this is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The US has many areas where the type of...

As a Florida native myself I'm kind of partial to The Sunshine State. There is so much diversity here in Florida, from beautiful rivers and beaches, swamps and bayous, and of course all the theme parks, Broadway plays and major concert events, major league sports and so much more I haven't even scratched the surface.There are so many great medical ...

Austin,Texas is also known as the "Live Music Capital of the World" and is one of the top 10 greenest cities in the US with over 14% of its area dedicated to parks and natural beauty. The secret is definitely out and everyone who visits Austin comes away with something great to say. Legendary live music, unique culture and lots of restaurants ...

​My momma always said, Learn everything you can. That has served me well over the years. Anything that I had access to and wanted to learn about, I have pursued and taught myself. With the internet, the availability of information has grown exponentially and now anything you ever wanted to know, plus a lot you don't, can be researched in ...

Healthcare traveler and travel nurse jobs are plentiful in the bustling city of Jacksonville, Florida. If you are looking to relax under the sun, shop shop shop, gain inspiration from cultural events, or maybe enjoy amazing sunrises on the beach on your down time, then maybe Jacksonville is for you.Jacksonville is listed among America's t...

So many great benefits can be realized from becoming a regular yoga practitioner. Even human clinical research now confirms that yoga is beneficial in the prevention and treatment of over 70 distinct disease categories.Here is a link to more information about these studies by Green Med Info. Healthcare travelers and traveling nurses lead very stres...

​For all the healthcare travelers who would like to plan travel to places that are considered some of the "greenest" in the nation, here is a list of the top 10 green cities. They are ranked by the percentage of parkland to overall area of the city.Greensboro, NC – 9.4% - Lots of mountain biking and hiking trails all around the city's lakes and par...

​Yes, there are definitely lots of travel nursing jobs in California, also known as The Golden State. Here are a few of the cities I found in a recent search of available California healthcare traveler jobs: Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, Bakersfield, San Diego, Anaheim, and Fresno.So, what do you think? Have...

There are so many strange roadside attractions throughout the United States. Travel healthcare opportunities abound in New York so let's start there.There are so many travel nursing jobs available in this diverse state that we wanted to give everybody the opportunity to experience some of the oddities if you so desire. So here is a listing of ...

​The Florida Keys are a string of tropical islands at the bottom of Florida which stretch about 120 miles from the southern tip, between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Key West is a great destination for boating, scuba diving, fishing and lots of local flair and laid back vibes. Key West is home to Duval Street, known for its many bars ...