How about an easy way to extract a splinter from your hand? Fill a wide mouthed bottle with hot water almost to top and then press affected hand tightly against the mouth of the bottle. The suction will pull down the skin and the steam will draw the splinter out.You can separate drinking glasses when they are stuck together by putting cold water in...

​That's right, walk away your stress. I know it sounds too easy to be true but it really is this simple. No matter what type of day you had, a brisk walk will make you feel better. If you can manage to get outdoors, it will be even more beneficial.In the last couple of years so many things have happened in my life that have thrown me for a loop. I ...

The future holds exciting opportunities for the Registered Nurse First Assistant RNFA specializing in the Operating Room environment. The RNFA acts as the first assistant to the surgeon during operative procedures. First Assisting will be performed under the direct supervision of the primary surgeon. RNFA will play a hands-on role in surgical proce...

Travel nurses and professional healthcare travelers can find plenty of adventure and beauty in historic Savannah, Georgia. The city of Savannah inspires visitors with majestic architecture, quaint cobblestone streets and emerald tree canopy. You can wander off the beaten path and experience the charm and history of this beautiful coastal city. Ther...

You know this. First impressions are very important in life and can make or break you as a travel nurse or traveling healthcare professional. In some cases first impressions literally happen in the blink of an eye.For nurses and healthcare workers it is hard to take a minute to make a good first impression due to the harried nature of the job. So m...

More states are getting on the medical marijuana bandwagon while many now even allow Recreational Use. The laws are changing every year and they seem to be moving more and more in this direction as the information continues to pile up about the benefits of this natural herb.Twenty-eight US states and Washington DC now have laws allowing some sort o...

The RN in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) will provide care for children and adolescents with high-acuity or life-threatening conditions. These patients require constant monitoring and observation and the PICU RN is trained to perform life-saving, invasive interventions to stabilize patients and apply crisis management techniques if requir...

​Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and is the center of a metropolitan area with a population of over 1.1 million. Salt Lake City is home to the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was founded by numerous Mormon followers in the 1840's. Today, however, less than half the population of this area are members.This b...

Coconut oil is one of the most diverse and useful staples to have in your home. It can literally be used for just about everything. I have been using it for cooking, oral hygiene, conditioner, moisturize and so much more. There are literally jars of coconut oil in almost every room of my house used for different things.First and foremost, coconut o...

The Nursery Registered Nurses are the ones who medically attend to newborns in the neonatal unit of a birthing center or hospital. The newborn is initially assessed and stabilized at birth. The Nursery RN assesses the clinical status of the newborn, degree of maturity, depending on gestational age and distinguishes high-risk infants who will requir...

The answer to this question is different depending on you. Do you have a home base that you maintain year round, your tax home?This means that for tax purposes you are a temporary worker if you travel away from your home to work. You must maintain your tax home in order to qualify as a temporary worker. There is also a one year rule for tax purpose...

​Where would you like to spend your summer this year? It's time to start planning that perfect summer adventure. There are summer travel nurse jobs available in all areas of the country. It's your choice as to where you would like to explore next……I can sure think of some great places to visit and have time to explore.Of course, Hawaii always tops ...

​The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist have been safely administering anesthetics to patients since the 1950's and became credentialed as such beginning in 1956. CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America allowing facilities to offer surgical, obstetrical and trauma stabilization. Studies show that anesthesia care toda...

The Tampa Bay area of Florida is a great place to visit or work during any time of the year, but especially if you can escape the cold of winter and come to beautiful Sunny Florida for a travel assignment. The Tampa Bay area is made up of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Bradenton and Clearwater.Home to lots of great attractions, this area boasts Busch Garde...

A skills checklist is one of the very first things your recruiter will ask you to do as they must assess level of competency. This is one of the main ways the recruiter can make sure you are the right fit for the job so these checklists can seem overwhelming.First of all, take your time. This is an important first step and you should take your time...