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How To Deal With Challenging Patients: A Guide for Travel Nurses

How To Deal With Challenging Patients: A Guide for Travel Nurses

Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023 in On the Job

Patient care can often come with challenges, especially when the patient isn’t receptive to that care. As travel nurses navigate new facilities and treat an unfamiliar patient population, it’s easy to feel the brunt of combative or antagonistic patients. Thankfully, there are ways to deliver exceptional care despite challenging patients — and to do so with confidence.
Everything You Need To Know About Residency as a Travel Nurse

Everything You Need To Know About Residency as a Travel Nurse

Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2023 in On the Job

Understanding residency is essential for a successful travel nursing career. Discover what residency means, why it’s important, and how defining your home base impacts everything from your taxes to your ability to vote in elections.
Why Patience Is a Virtue When Connecting With Patients

Why Patience Is a Virtue When Connecting With Patients

Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2023 in On the Job

Patience is crucial for travel nurses when they’re connecting with patients. It helps build trust, foster effective communication, and improve patient outcomes — all of which are critical in achieving optimal health outcomes. Discover what travel nurses need to remember about patience even when they’re running out of it.
Tips for Improving the Accuracy of EHR Data

Tips for Improving the Accuracy of EHR Data

Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2023 in On the Job

Electronic health records (EHRs) are a critical staple in today’s healthcare environments. But simply having technology doesn’t equate to a better patient experience — the key is how it’s used. In the case of EHRs, the onus falls to nurses to input data accurately and thoroughly into the system, a task that becomes more complex for travel nurses who may encounter several EHR systems across their various assignments. Here are some tips for improving the accuracy of EHR data.
Tips for Practicing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Travel Nurse

Tips for Practicing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Travel Nurse

Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2023 in On the Job

Compassionate healthcare is all about ensuring every person feels safe and seen in their time of need. Yet healthcare is a field with staggering gaps in equality in several areas. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives seek to identify and close these gaps. Travel nurses often find themselves in a position to be stewards of DEI policies. Taking the time to be mindful of the people they’re caring for will help fulfill the core mission of these initiatives. Here are a few tips.
Soft Skills for a Better Patient Experience

Soft Skills for a Better Patient Experience

Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2022 in On the Job

The right care is crucial to a positive patient outcome, but it’s not the only critical factor. A nurse’s care delivery is equally vital to the patient experience, and delivery is where soft skills come into play.
Spotlight on Tara Miller

Spotlight on Tara Miller

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in On the Job

Meet HPC’s next honoree for National Nurses Week 2022! Tara Miller is from Drummond Island, Michigan. She’s been an RN for 22 years and just recently became a nurse practitioner as well. Tara’s specialties include critical care, open heart, and intensive care, and she holds PALS and CCRN certifications.
Spotlight on Taylor Cunningham

Spotlight on Taylor Cunningham

Posted on Monday, May 09, 2022 in On the Job

Meet HPC’s next honoree for National Nurses Week 2022! Taylor Cunningham is an RN from Monroe, Michigan. She holds BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications and specializes in the ICU.
Spotlight on Andrea Brown

Spotlight on Andrea Brown

Posted on Saturday, May 07, 2022 in On the Job

Meet HPC’s next honoree for National Nurses Week 2022! Andrea Brown is originally from Toledo, Ohio, but she’s lived in Milan, Michigan for the past 11 years. Andrea is an RN with over 14 years of experience working in the ICU.
Why Budgeting Is a Critical Skill Every Travel Nurse Needs

Why Budgeting Is a Critical Skill Every Travel Nurse Needs

Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in On the Job

Balancing your personal finances and creating a budget might not seem like the most exciting responsibilities, but they are critical for travel nurses. Discover the key factors travelers must consider as they manage their finances on the road.
How Travel Nurse Salaries Are Trending Post-Pandemic

How Travel Nurse Salaries Are Trending Post-Pandemic

Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in On the Job

From fluctuating demand to evolving healthcare policies, travel nursing professionals face a complex web of factors with the potential to impact their salaries. Discover the trends influencing travel nursing rates in the wake of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
What’s the Scoop on Scrub Colors?

What’s the Scoop on Scrub Colors?

Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in On the Job

Why do nurses wear different-colored scrubs? Is it to match their shoes or show off their personal style, or is there a deeper meaning? The answer all depends on the facility and dress code. Learn the meaning behind scrub colors — including the history behind this rainbow of options.
What is Alarm Fatigue (and Why Does It Matter)?

What is Alarm Fatigue (and Why Does It Matter)?

Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in On the Job

When nurses begin to tune out equipment alarms, bad things can happen to the patients they’re caring for. This selective hearing isn’t always by choice, though. Alarm fatigue is a serious phenomenon many healthcare professionals encounter after overexposure to constant noises and notifications from equipment. There are ways to combat it — but first, nurses need to recognize when their attention becomes compromised.
Celebrating Patient Recognition Week in 2023

Celebrating Patient Recognition Week in 2023

Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2023 in On the Job

Patient Recognition Week is a time to pay tribute to patients for their role in healthcare. It’s about acknowledging their struggles and empathizing with their conditions — and, most importantly, recognizing their capacity for teaching us compassion and grit. While every provider experiences patient care firsthand, few are in a position to understand patients, and celebrate them, like travel nurses.
Cultural Competence is a Must-Have for Travel Nurses

Cultural Competence is a Must-Have for Travel Nurses

Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in On the Job

People come from all walks of life. And while the need for medical care is a great equalizer, travel nurses are apt to find themselves communicating with patients who are unique in their own cultural ways. From inner cities to rural areas, from the Pacific Northwest to the Deep South, it’s important to practice cultural competence — to earn the trust and confidence of every patient.
Spotlight on Laurie Rohrer

Spotlight on Laurie Rohrer

Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in On the Job

Meet HPC’s final honoree for National Nurses Week 2022! Laurie Rohrer lives in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and commutes to work in Michigan every day. Laurie holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), and she specializes in the OR.
Spotlight on Carrie Curtis

Spotlight on Carrie Curtis

Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in On the Job

Meet HPC’s next honoree for National Nurses Week 2022! Carrie Curtis is from Brownstown, Michigan. She’s been an RN for 15 years, with 13 in the OR. Carrie’s preferred specialty is orthopedics.
Spotlight on Stacie Burgio

Spotlight on Stacie Burgio

Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2022 in On the Job

Meet HPC’s next honoree for National Nurses Week 2022! Stacie Burgio is from White Lake, Michigan. She is an RN with a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). Stacie specializes in the cardiac cath lab.
Spotlight on Renee Brilla

Spotlight on Renee Brilla

Posted on Friday, May 06, 2022 in On the Job

Meet HPC’s first honoree for National Nurses Week 2022! Renee Brilla is from Woodhaven, Michigan. She is an RN with 20 years of OR experience. Renee’s specialty is neurosurgery, but she is well-versed in several other specialties as well.
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