I'm one of the Co-Founders of BluePipes which provides professional networking and career management tools for healthcare professionals. I was formerly a Healthcare Recruiter and Recruitment Manager. I also have an extensive background in the financial services industry, a B.S in Finance and Risk Management and an MA in Government both from California State University Sacramento.
National Nurses Week is an annual observance that runs from May 6 through May 12. The history of how this came to be is interesting. In 1974, the International Council of Nurses proclaimed May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday, as International Nurse Day. Beginning in 1953, many attempts were made to enact an official national observance […]
If you’re looking for RN salary information, then chances are that you’re either considering a career as a Registered Nurse or you’re already a Registered Nurse and you’re engaged in salary negotiations or you want to see how your salary stacks up against others. In any case, obtaining reliable data is critical. In this blog […]
Travel nurses are always on the hunt for the best travel nursing companies. This is understandable given the central role that companies play in a travel nurse’s career. In this blog post we’ll compare the “Top Company” lists compiled by the two most commonly relied upon resources for finding the best companies, Travel Nursing Central (TNC) […]
In most cases, the first week of your travel nursing contract will go exactly as anticipated. You’ll spend the entire week orienting to the new facility. Or, you may have an orientation day or two and then be off on your own providing patient care for the remainder of the week. However, sometimes travel nurses […]
Travel nurses often ask if they need to purchase professional liability insurance. There is plenty of debate on this topic as it pertains to permanent employment, so travel nurses can be left wondering which side to believe. In this blog post, we’ll cover both sides of the debate, describe some of the unique considerations facing […]
Applicant tracking systems are utilized by the vast majority of healthcare staffing agencies, and for good cause. They streamline human resource processes and institutionalize procedures. They also provide some invaluable reporting mechanisms. However, there’s a very good chance that your healthcare staffing agency’s ATS is hurting your recruitment efforts.
Nurses often wonder if they should include an objective or a summary on their nursing resume. The decision can be a difficult one because there is a lot of debate among career advisers. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the difference between an objective and a summary, summarize the debate, and discuss why we feel […]
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