​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...

​Have you ever thought about that one? I haven't because I personally don't wear lipstick and haven't ever worn it. But that's just me, I'm a non-makeup type of gal and have been for over 20 years. But that doesn't help everybody else.Have you ever thought about how your lipstick is manufactured or what it is made of? I surely had not ever even con...

​There are travel assignments for travel nurses in Oncology all across America. Sad to say, the cancer rates are just increasing every day in the US. This means more jobs in Oncology Centers in large medical facilities and top research facilities in some of the best travel locations are available and will continue to be available for Travel Nurses ...

We all know how much better we feel after a night of restful sleep. It rejuvenates the body and mind. Healthcare travelers and Travel Nurses have a lot of stress during their every day job situations and this can make falling asleep and staying asleep a challenge for some of us. So, I thought I'd share a few tips to help you with falling asleep and...

Atlas MedStaff's goal is to make you a happy traveler! Atlas MedStaff caters to your personal and financial needs. Your Account Manager, along with their housing division, will assess your specific housing needs and tailor-make your compensation package. All you have to do is decide whether you'd like a fully-furnished apartment or a weekly housing...

Would you like to spend the winter/spring somewhere great? Have you ever visited Phoenix, Arizona? Major facilities in the beautiful city of Phoenix, as well as other cities in Arizona, are seeking Travel Nurses in several specialties including:Cath Lab, Cardiac Stepdown, NICU, PICU, ED, ICU, L&D, Maternal-Newborn, Med-Surg and so many more. Yo...

​According to the IRS your travel assignment must be less than one year in duration. If this is the case, you are eligible to receive nontaxable travel benefits including housing, meals and transportation. This limitation applies to the location, not the assignment. So, if you have multiple assignments in or near the same locale it will be necessar...

Did you know that opiates now kill more people in American than car accidents? This is hard to swallow, isn't it? This includes morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone and hydrocodone and most people are getting them from their doctors. More people in America use prescription opioids than smoke cigarettes today. Obviously America is a country full of drug ad...

Just some good stuff to help you every day. I have been a big fan of Stuart Wilde for many years and always loved listening to his books on tape and reading his books. He was a great spiritual teacher and traveled the world opening people's minds. Here are a few affirmations for reclaiming your power!"I am eternal, immortal, universal, and infinite...

​That's right. Are you ready to spend the winter in Southern California enjoying the beaches and beautiful weather outdoors? Well, there are plenty of travel job assignments for travel nurses all over the state.There is so much to see and do this winter in California and as a travel nurse on assignment you will have the time to explore some or...

​Say what? Did you know that for every cigarette you smoke you take 11 minutes off your life? Well, for every hour you sit you can deduct two hours off your life. That's right. It's more dangerous to sit for an hour than to smoke a cigarette. This is very hard to believe, isn't it? That was a shocker for me to learn. But in defense of sitting, ther...

There are seasonal jobs posted for travel nurse assignments in Key West Florida for the winter months. Doesn't that sound like a great plan? Winter in Key West, Florida? Or can you even call it winter when the average temps are still in the 70's and 80's?Key West, definitely a beautiful little piece of Florida and worthy of a visit if you haven't b...

​Pediatrics RN's care for sick and/or injured, babies, toddlers and children in hospitals, healthcare facilities and patient's homes. The RN works as part of the healthcare professional team to monitor health conditions, provide care, plan for long-term needs, administer meds, use medical equipment, perform minor medical operations and even to advi...

Tailored Healthcare Staffing was voted Top Ten of Best Travel Nursing Agencies in 2016. THS says they spend a lot of time and effort ensuring that their nurses are accommodated. The positive feedback they receive is evidence that their focus on nurses and their needs first has not gone unnoticed. THS currently has 4000+ jobs available.Travel nurses...

​So my last blog about great apps that are available for travel nurses and healthcare professionals was very well received. Looks like I hit a nerve….So here's some more apps that I have found as well as links to go get them should you be so inclined.Medical Current Event AppsNEJM, The New England of Medicine has an app NEJM this week that can give...

​First of all, Quit Smoking if you haven't done so already! Obviously I can't stress this one enough. Studies have shown that if you quit by the age of 30 you can increase your lifespan by a decade or more. And even when you quit later in life it can add years to your lifespan.Take A NapBelieve it or not, a nap may help you reduce stress hormones a...

Black Friday has been a phenomenon in America as long as I can remember. Of course, not to the extent that it is practiced now. But….Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the start of the Christmas shopping season has been around for quite some time.As the years have progressed the stores started opening earlier and earlier and now most of t...

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...

Have you ever been to Las Vegas, Nevada? If not, maybe it's time for you to check it out. It is a beautiful city in a valley surrounded by amazing mountains, canyons, the Hoover Dam and so much more. I like to tell people that when I went to Vegas I didn't smoke, drink or gamble, all the things you think make Vegas, and I had a great time. I saw so...

​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...