Compact Nursing States: 2023 Updated Guide for RNs


What are compact nursing states and what do they offer nurses? Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) states allow nurses to have one license that is valid in multiple states. This allows nurses to work in more than one state, as they only need to meet the requirements of their home state. Compact nursing states also offer … Keep Reading

Nurses and the Brave New World of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies


Nurses in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapies (and cannabis nursing, for that matter) are seeing an exponential increase in career opportunities. These new roles offer fascinating alternative avenues to professional fulfillment, and now that the word is out, let’s explore the new world of psychedelic-assisted therapies.  What is Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP)? First, some context: research … Keep Reading

Travel Nursing Housing: The 11 Best Websites & Tips


Want to go back to the basics? Our essential guide on travel nursing covers everything you need to know when considering this career. Agency-Provided Housing The most common type of housing for travel nurses is agency-provided housing. The travel nursing agency typically arranges this type of housing, and the nurse pays a weekly rate that … Keep Reading

Travel Nursing Salary – How Much Does a Travel Nurse Make?


Table of contents: What is a travel nurse? How much does a travel nurse make? Travel nurse salary by state – highest to lowest Chart: Alphabetical travel nurse salary by state with monthly, weekly, and hourly breakdown What other benefits will I receive as a travel nurse? How to boost your travel nurse salary What … Keep Reading

The 28 Most In-Demand Nursing Jobs of 2022


Quite frankly, there are countless nursing jobs because there are many types of nurses and an impressive array of nursing specialties. As a result of COVID-19, a growing population, and healthcare trends that have emerged as technology advances, the healthcare industry has been driven to evolve beyond traditional care. Though this has brought change and … Keep Reading

5 Dynamic Strategies for Creating the Nursing Career You Want


Nursing is an exciting career path with numerous professional avenues for those curious and ambitious enough to pursue it. And for those nurses seeking something away from the usual hospital job, there is a robust list of career alternatives to explore, some of which may be surprising. (Disney or NASCAR nurse, anyone?) However, a happy … Keep Reading

Everything You Need to Know About Travel Nursing


Have you ever considered a travel nursing job? Travel nursing is a great way to see different parts of the country (or even the world), meet new people, and gain new experiences. But what exactly is travel nursing? And what are the different types of travel nursing jobs? Let’s take a closer look. What Is … Keep Reading

Common Nursing Interview Questions and How to Answer Them


If you’re a nurse who is preparing to interview for a new nursing job in 2023, you’ll want to be prepared for the most common interview questions. In this blog post, we’re breaking down the most common nursing interview questions and how to answer them. We hope that this information will help you prepare for … Keep Reading

Tired of the Hospital? Career Alternatives for the Nursing Professional


If you were to ask a random person on the street what nurses do and where they work, it’d be fair to assume that many replies would sound something like “nurses take care of sick people in hospitals.” Meanwhile, a significant number of nurses hold the opinion that acute care is the only “real” nursing. … Keep Reading

The Nurse as Universal Champion


Known as the heart of healthcare, nurses have long been champions of those in need. Most nurses have developed a deep empathy and compassion for those less fortunate, underserved, or overlooked by society. Add in a nurse’s technical skills, academic history, and critical thinking abilities, and you’ll come closer to understanding that nurses are the … Keep Reading