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Where to Get Care 
When facing an unexpected medical condition, you may think of going to the emergency room first. But this may not be your best choice.  You have options when choosing a care provider, so make sure you know where to go for various injuries.

7 Ways Travel Nurses Can Increase Their Productivity 
A nurse’s natural inclination is to care for patients, but that becomes more difficult with a backlog of tasks, in addition the unique challenges travel nurses face. Consider these 7 ways travel nurses can increase their productivity to meet their goals. 1. Get Acclimated Early Go in early for your first shift and learn the layout of your new facility.

What to Look for in a Nursing Graduate School 
You’ve decided to advance your nursing career by attending a graduate program.  Congratulations! The next step is to find a graduate school that suits your needs. There are plenty out there, so how do you choose one? It is a very personal decision, and not everyone looks for the same thing in a school. There are some common things every nurse should consider before picking a school.

The 5 States Most in Need of Nurses 
Which states are most affected by the nursing shortage? The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics makes it clear that jobs for nurses will continue to grow at a faster than average rate. In fact, the healthcare sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the country and nursing accounts for a large portion of the new jobs available.

Wearable Tech: The Future of Nursing & Healthcare 
Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, providing individualized care while juggling data and deadlines. Personal, wearable technology can help manage it all—hands free.

Why You Should Drop Everything and Travel 
Do you really need a reason to travel the country? The truth is most people lead busy lives and finding time to travel can be a challenge. Consider some of the health and lifestyle benefits of regular travel to get you motivated. Natural Stress Relief Traveling helps relieve stress by breaking up your normal routine and providing new experiences.

The Most In-Demand Nursing Specialties for 2015 
The future is bright for travel nurses in general, but certain nursing specialties are beginning to draw attention. Retiring nurses and those choosing to work less than full time will continue to fuel a need for new nurses. ER and pediatric care professionals are always needed by short-staffed hospitals, and that’s not expected to change any time soon.

5 Essential Nursing Tools for Travel Nurse Survival 
When you go on the road as a travel nurse, there are many things that can make life easier, but a few are truly essential nursing tools. Be sure to pack the following items when you head off to your next assignment: Hardware for Travel Nurses Smartphone Use of mobile devices in clinical settings is growing, although most are used by doctors currently, according to American Nurse Today.