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First episode of ‘Hopkins’ debuts

Jun 27th, 2008 | By Bret | Category: Bret's Travel Nursing Posts, Healthcare news, Travel Nursing Fun

I thought it was a well-done look into the lives of 3 doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital. They did a nice job of focusing on the human element in healthcare rather than the techonoligical side.



Fighting nursing stereotypes

Jun 25th, 2008 | By Bret | Category: Bret's Travel Nursing Posts, Nursing in general

Have you ever watched a show and been disappointed in the portrayal of a nurse character? The Center For Nursing Advocacy works to increase public understanding of nursing.



Go on assignment with an RV

Jun 20th, 2008 | By Bret | Category: Bret's Travel Nursing Posts, travel guides

Many travelers go on their travel nursing assignment with their RV. So I wanted to point out an online tool that we use to help locate RV parks for them.



Is this patient a mystery shopper?

Jun 18th, 2008 | By Bret | Category: Bret's Travel Nursing Posts, Healthcare news

Could your next patient be a mystery shopper hired by your facility to provide feedback on the care he or she received? I just read an article that the American Medical Association’s ethics counsel is considering this.



Reality hospital drama ‘Hopkins’

Jun 11th, 2008 | By Bret | Category: Bret's Travel Nursing Posts, Healthcare news

ABC will air a six part series titled ‘Hopkins’ about the lives of the people who work at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. The show kicks off on June 26th at 10e/9c. Hospital dramas on TV are nothing new as fans of ER and Grey’s Anatomy can atest, but what should make this show interesting is that it is real.



Online Doctor Ratings

Jun 4th, 2008 | By Bret | Category: Bret's Travel Nursing Posts, Healthcare news

I saw a recent news story regarding several websites that allow users to rate and comment on doctors. I can see why there is controversy about these sites.



Featured Travel Nursing ER RN Job

Jun 2nd, 2008 | By Bret | Category: Travel Nursing Jobs, Travel Nursing Jobs in Texas

Work your next assignment in Dallas/Fort Worth Texas. Enjoy a variety of professional sporting events, outdoor activities at White Rock Lake, visit the John F. Kennedy Memorial, and the Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive. So much to do and see!

Travel Nursing ER (Emergency Room) RN - TX

Great location in Dallas/Fort Worth area!
Looking for 2 ER Travel RNs for 7A to 7P & work every other weekend.
44 bed unit.
Level II hospital.

More info about this travel nursing job.



Share your travels

Jun 2nd, 2008 | By Bret | Category: Bret's Travel Nursing Posts, Travel Nursing Fun, Travel nursing life

One great thing that a travel nursing career affords you is the ability to visit some great destinations. As great as it is to visit and see fantastic sights, sharing what you’ve seen and experienced with friends and family is especially rewarding.



7 Essential Running Safety Tips

May 23rd, 2008 | By Bret | Category: Bret's Travel Nursing Posts, Travel Nursing Fun, Travel Nursing Wellness

Last time I posted a couple websites you can use to map your running course while on a travel nursing assignment in a new location. I thought it would be good to review some running safety tips before you go for your run.



Go for a run while on your travel nursing assignment

May 8th, 2008 | By Bret | Category: Bret's Travel Nursing Posts, Travel Nursing Fun, Travel Nursing Wellness

I came across 2 great websites that help you map out a running course no matter where your travel nursing assignment takes you.

www.mapmyrun.com
www.favoriterun.com

Both sites utilize Google Maps, which allows you to customize and know the distance of your route. Other options include elevation display and libraries of running routes that other users have created. FavoriteRun.com […]