Tag: "social networking"

It is better to travel alone than with a bad companion.
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It is better to travel alone than with a bad companion.

By Patrick on Mar 01, 2010 in Patrick's Travel Nursing Posts, Travel Nursing, Travel Nursing Career Advice, Travel Nursing Fun

The day you decide to go forth as a traveling nurse is a monumental one. You’re saying, “Bring it on!” You’re ready to take on the unknown with little or no help, you’re a loner, a rebel. You are a special breed and there are just a few of you who are able to do so. It may be less lonely to travel with friend but it can prove to be a better experience doing it alone. Being content when you’re all by yourself is not about keeping yourself occupied until the next social engagement.

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Tips for travel nurses from "Work Shifters"
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Tips for travel nurses from "Work Shifters"

By Jeff on Dec 04, 2009 in Life on the Road, Travel Nursing, Travel Nursing Tips

Travel nursing is actually two words, even though I type it so often it feels like one, and the professional challenges of being a nurse at a new facility every 3-6 months is just half of the challenge of being a travel nurse. The other challenge, that although can be exciting and fun, is the travel part.

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You are what you post.
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You are what you post.

By Patrick on Nov 03, 2009 in Patrick's Travel Nursing Posts, Travel Nursing Career Advice, Travel Nursing Fun

In this day and age it seems like everyone and their grandma has some sort of profile on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and so on. Theses tools are a great way for everyone to stay connected to one another, whether near or far. Travel nurses on assignment may find these sites particularly [...]

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Be social, be mobile.

By Patrick on Oct 20, 2008 in Patrick's Travel Nursing Posts

In today’s day and age there are quite a number of ways to connect with people you know in an instant and yes, there are still the old fashioned ways of doing things too. The hand written letter has been replaced by email, the telephone is now in your pocket as opposed to being on [...]

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Health Care Blogging and the Blog World Expo

By Bret on Oct 13, 2008 in Guest Author: Beth Anderson

I recently was fortunate enough to attend Blog World Expo 2008, the world’s largest blogging and new media conference. Part of my agenda was to meet with other health care bloggers like Kim from Emergiblog, and Dr. Val Jones from GetBetterHealth, to discuss the possibility of putting together a track dedicated to health care bloggers at next year’s conference.

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Social Networking Strategies for Travel Nurses (Part 3 of 3)

By Bret on Oct 03, 2008 in Guest Author: Beth Anderson, Travel Nursing Fun

Use Twitter to connect with other nurses. Use LinkedIn to maintain your resume and professional contacts.

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Social Networking Strategies for Travel Nurses (Part 2 of 3)

By Bret on Sep 26, 2008 in Guest Author: Beth Anderson, Travel Nursing Fun

In this post, we’ll take a look at Facebook, Blogger, and Wordpress. Facebook is kind of a grab-bag for all of your social networking activity. It’s a fun way to stay in touch…

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Social Networking Strategies for Travel Nurses (Part 1 of 3)

By Bret on Sep 19, 2008 in Guest Author: Beth Anderson, Travel Nursing Fun

More and more nurses these days are using social networking services to connect with friends, family, and other nurses. Travel nurses, especially, can benefit from these new technologies.

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Nurse Social Networking Site

By Jeff on May 14, 2008 in Travel Nursing Fun

In the past I have talked about some of the best social networking sites out there for nurses and I just wanted to bring your attention to one I missed, NursingLink.com. It offers all of the same tools as other social networking sites, but goes a step further with some pretty fun and cool functions like [...]

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