We all know the original Thanksgiving story, even though it wasn't called Thanksgiving by the Pilgrims in November of 1621 in Plymouth. The Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast. The day of thanksgiving was celebrated by individual states and colonies for over 200 years before it was proclaimed a national holid...

​Well, first of all need I say that there has to be another option besides fast food. Grab a bag of salad at the supermarket and keep in your fridge for times like this. But I know, convenient and cheap, that's why America's health is suffering. If you must eat fast food here a few tips to help you decide for the healthiest option available.First o...

As with all the other states and cities in America there are many travel nurse and healthcare traveler opportunities all over the beautiful state of South Dakota.South Dakota is home to the "Great 8", 8 things you don't want to miss. They are:Mt. Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, featuring the 60 foot faces of four great American presidents. ...

First things first, realize that there will not be much furniture, if any, going with you on your travel assignment. Most travel nurse assignments do include furnished housing since you are there short term. This should all be arranged long before you are packing your car.Make sure to clean your car about a week before it is time to pack. You want ...

I am a big fan and user of coconut oil. I use it for everything from moisturizer for my skin to the oil I fry my eggs in. So many people are not aware of all the great qualities of coconut oil. It is an affordable replacement for many household items. Let's go through a few of the many uses I have found for this amazing staple.Breath and mouth fres...

​Are you interested in finding that perfect Travel Assignment job? Are you looking for great compensation as well as leading benefits packages? Whether you are a veteran traveler or researching your first assignment, HealthCare Employment Network (HCEN) is the right place to start.Thousands of healthcare professionals just like you have used our si...

​Are you aware of all the apps available that can make your life so much easier if you have a smart phone? It's amazing and if there is not an app for what you are looking for now, I'm sure there is one in development.Apps to help students in study, education and exams:Human Anatomy Atlas – award-winning and contains 3800 images and has built in qu...

​Are you ready to visit Music City? That's right, Nashville, Tennessee is also known as Music City and there are plenty of music venues, great concerts, history and culture to be found. Nashville was the only US city listed on the Lonely Planet's list of Best in Travel: Top 10 Cities in the world!Home to lots of great sites like the Country Music H...

Changing your lifestyle and diet are the best ways to lower your cholesterol without prescription drugs. When you lower your cholesterol you also lower your risk of heart disease which is one of the biggest killers in our society. Exercise and diet can put you on the road to a healthier heart and cardiovascular system. There are many things you can...

​Seasonal assignments can be a huge benefit of being a Travel Nurse if you plan accordingly. You can plan your winters for warm weather in the southern areas or if you are a winter sports person, get ready for the snow by landing a travel assignment in Oregon or Colorado or the beautiful Northeastern states. The US is very diverse and with a little...

If you look back through history, garlic has been used for many things for hundreds of years. Garlic is a plant in the onion family and is closely related to shallots, leeks and onions. Egyptian, Babylonian, Greek, Chinese and Roman civilizations all referenced the use of garlic for its medicinal properties.Most of the health effects of garlic are ...

Have you thought of working in Atlanta, Georgia? It is the happening place for sure. It's a big city but in the heart of the South. Atlanta, Georgia has lots of history and heritage, arts and culture, world class shopping and so much to see and do.With plenty of top medical facilities in the area, of course, there are more jobs than there are nurse...

​Here come the reminders everywhere to get your flu vaccination. But do they really help? Mounting research has shown that the vaccination approach to preventing the flu doesn't actually work and may be detrimental to long term health.U.S. government officials admitted in January 2015 that in most years flu shots are maybe 50-60% effective at preve...

​Have you heard of intermittent fasting? I know you hear fasting and it's immediately a turn off. But this is a different breed altogether. It's simply a different way of eating by scheduling your meals within a certain time frame and not eating for a certain time frame. It is great for weight loss as well as your health in general.It turns out tha...

​Have you ever thought about heading north and checking out Maine? Beautiful coastlines, mountains, historical landmarks and so much more await your exploration. And, of course, fresh Maine lobster at every turn.Augusta is the capitol city of Maine and is located within easy driving distance of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and even Canada ...