​In the last ten years and in the foreseeable future there is and will continue to be a shortage of primary care professionals. Nurses are being given more responsibilities and Nurse Practitioners are taking over the primary care of many patients in many situations and facilities.The road to becoming a Nurse Practitioner starts, of course, with bec...

Stress, stress, stress, the number one killer of all in the western world today. Stress leads to chronic disease long term and that's why in America the cancer stats are still on the rise.Stress activates your fight or flight response and that makes your body produce more cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline. This in turn makes your heart beat fa...

The panhandle of Florida, as it is called, is the home to several large cities that are always in need of travel nurses. Tallahassee, Marianna, Crestview, Niceville, Ft. Walton Beach, Panama City and Pensacola are just a few of the many cities and towns located in this the northwest of the Sunshine State. Cities on the coast with beaches or beautif...

Each individual job definitely requires its own skill set but there are several skills that are necessary in all walks of healthcare, whether you are a travel nurse working in the ER, or a healthcare professional visiting clients in their homes.Dealing with patients and their needs on a daily basis requires some basic skills that we all need to wor...

Remember The Alamo, it's in San Antonio, right downtown in the center of everything. The day I went there it was packed but I walked around outside and read the history. It was very interesting. Downtown San Antonio is a beautiful metro area and home to the famous River Walk as well where you can cruise through the area in a little boat and ch...

​Did you know ginger can calm nausea? You only need boil a small piece of ginger root in water for a few minutes to make a simple tea that can cure a stomachache or even help severe morning sickness. Ginger can help relax the muscles in the lining of the gut and help move the food through your system. You can eat whole ginger, drink fresh ginger ju...

Denver, Colorado is also known as The Mile High City, due to the fact that its' official elevation is 5,280 feet, exactly one mile. Denver is the capital of Colorado and also the most populous city in the state. This beautiful city is situated in the South Platte River Valley, just east of the Rocky Mountains.The city of Denver was first establishe...

​Did you know that Himalayan Salt Lamps can actually benefit your health while you are sleeping? I have had one for years but always turned it off at night. After reading the latest studies I have moved it by my head and now leave it on all the time.Salt lamps use the power of hygroscopy. This means they attract water molecules from the air an...

​That's right. We are sure that 2017 will be a great year for travel nurses and traveling healthcare professionals. There are so many great opportunities for so many different specialties in the Nursing field. Some of the top specialties being searched for at this time are: ED, L&D, NICU, OR, PCU, PACU, Cath Lab and ICU. And that's just a few o...

​Located on South Carolina's Atlantic Ocean coast, Myrtle Beach is part of the Grand Strand, consisting of 60 miles of beaches. Myrtle Beach has been a vacation resort on the ocean for many years and hosts one of the country's tallest ferris wheels, the SkyWheel.Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is home to exciting attractions for everyone, exquisite di...

​All of us here at HealthCare Employment Network would like to send out holiday greetings to all of our readers, travel nurses and healthcare professionals.We say Happy Holidays! So that we can make sure we are sending the best holiday wishes and vibes to everybody, of all religions and faiths. The holiday traditions in most families are carried on...

​There are scientific studies out now showing the many benefits Foam Rolling can provide you. Foam rolling can be done on the floor or with a hand held roller. It has been shown that foam rolling your hamstrings for as little as 10 seconds can increase your range of motion significantly. It's a simple but effective tool. The use of a foam roller ha...

Keep your hands clean. Wash them all the time, especially if you have been out in public places. Door handles, knobs and other areas where lots of people are touching the same surface can be a breeding ground for who knows what. If you do have to touch these items remember not to touch your face until you have washed your hands. We touch our faces ...

​Winter in Orlando, Florida sounds good, doesn't it? There are lots of seasonal positions open now for the winter months and if you are interested it's time to jump on it.There are more jobs available than there are nurses in the healthcare field today. Orlando has many major facilities, hospitals, cancer centers, childrens hospitals and more and a...

​We all know that our bodies make Vitamin D when sunlight hits our skin. We can also get Vitamin D from food or by supplementation. There are six important factors that can influence your Vitamin D levels.Your weight is very important as extra body fat eats up Vitamin D. Studies have even shown that overweight people who are obese may also make the...