Travel

Travel Nurse Jobs – What They Are All About?

Nurses are a highly respected and valuable asset to the medical community. There are a number of different exciting and rewarding nursing fields. One type of nurse that has become a popular career choice is the Travel Nurse. A travel nurse is a nurse that goes to various regions of the country, or internationally, to provide short term nursing support. Work environments can include hospitals, medical clinics, facility administration, medical rehabilitation, and more. Although these work assignments are short term, they are quite lucrative. Nurses are normally recruited to fill in for full time nurses on leave, on vacation, or to provide additional support during certain times of the year when there is an excessive work load.

Although a typical nursing assignment can range from days to months, it is usually about 13 weeks. The salary of a travel nurse will vary by experience and location of the assignment. A nurse will usually make about $25 – $35 per hour. Depending on the agency and employer, a nurse may be paid daily or hourly. As well, there will be a housing subsidy, compensation for travel expenses, and health insurance benefits. Those who choose a career as a Travel Nurse appreciate flexibility. One can work as much as they want and decide what type of work assignment they will accept. It is a great choice for new nursing graduates who want to travel and not be tied down to one work place.

Experience is a plus as employers want the nurse to be able to perform all tasks competently on the first day of the assignment. Joining an agency that matches nurses with short-term positions is essential to becoming a travel nurse. Agencies assist employers in most regions of the country with filling their short-term job positions. When a medical facility has a job opening, they will contact the agency. They will then match the job requirements with the candidate. The agency will arrange the interview, and once the nurse is hired, the recruiter will help with the travel arrangements, housing, and acquire the temporary state license. Registered nurses will benefit because their national board exam covers state requirements. The recruiter will receive a fee for their work. Sometimes a medical facility will try to recruit the travel nurse for a full time position if they have an opening and are happy with their work. There are hundreds of agencies that focus on placing travel nurses. Agencies will vary in their representation of employers, assignments, and locations. As well, there are travel nursing agencies that offer free education courses so nurses can stay up-to-date on nursing education and medical technologies.

When you have a career as a travel nurse, you have to maintain a current resume and travel plan. This includes keeping a ‘travel list’ such as important documents, travel papers…etc. Prior to travel, one should carefully check out the work destination such as the community, proximity to supermarkets, retail stores, and restaurants, and any personal safety issues…etc. A nurse should arrive a few days prior to starting the assignment to unpack and settle. The life of a travel nurse is exciting, educational, flexible, and very lucrative. It is a great career choice for those who enjoy helping people while experiencing new places and people.

Restaurant

What Makes a Good Restaurant? Why Do People Flock to One Restaurant and Not Another?

I walked into a restaurant recently, ordered a combo, sat down and began thinking “What makes a restaurant good? Why do people flock to one restaurant and not another?

Obviously, it’s gotta be the food, right?

As I sat there waiting for my food, many things occurred to me. I’ve eaten in many restaurants, I’m the type of person who likes to explore and will eat anything to see what it’s like.

Perhaps I’m not the right person to do this discussion, but let’s see. Having the experience of @ least twenty years of eating/dining out, I can say I may be able to come up with a thought or two on this subject.

When doing lunch, depending on the hour if it’s 11am – 12:30pm, I will avoid places which are packed. Like most people I have a time limited lunch hour, 30-60 minutes tops. If it’s packed I may go in if I know that the service will be fast, if not I’ll search for another less crowded place.

If I’m having lunch after 12:30pm then the population of any restaurant is not that important, by the time I get in, settle down and order most of the other patrons will be heading back to work.

Ideally, once I find a place I like and which provides quality fast service I will frequent it regularly, two to three times a week. But this is too simple of an answer. Let’s talk about how to judge without having previous knowledge of the place.

This eliminates all the chain type restaurants, diners and sub shops with which you are probably very familiar. You can do it by trial and error, just drop in and let the chips fall where they may. In this instance, you’ll base your opinion, like most people, on what you’ll get when you order. You will either come back or not.

I want to propose a mini checklist of how to grade the restaurant without buying and trying.

First, as you pull into the place check out their parking lot and building exterior. Is the parking lot clean and inviting. Is the building exterior well maintained, are the windows clean. All of this indicates that management cares about what their facility looks like, first impressions are important.

Second, as you enter the restaurant check for cleanliness, are the floors clean, are the walls clean, does the place smell nice.

Third, is the staff inviting and attentive, did they greet and acknowledge you upon entry? Did they ask your seating preference, were you seated properly. Did they take your order swiftly and correctly.

Fourth, if you get a chance, check out their restrooms – if clean you’re OK.

If any of the above points do not meet your standards – leave. It’s really that simple, if they don’t meet your standards then vote with your feet. Go somewhere else.

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5 Sure Ways to Be the Best Field Trip Chaperone

Your child continues to nag you about going on a field trip with their class. A class field trip can be one of the most memorable experiences your child and you can have together. If at all possible, don’t miss it and here are 5 sure ways to be the best field trip chaperone.

  1. Pack a backpack with tissues, hand sanitizer, first aid, etc. Also, be prepared to stuff jackets, souvenirs, or whatever the children get tired of carrying.
  2. Get a heads up from the teacher on problem children, what you can and can’t do, and a schedule of times and meeting places. Keeping organized is a key to a fun time for all.
  3. Get phone numbers from other chaperons or parents before you start out. Decide on meeting places for lunch or if someone gets lost.
  4. Keep a sharp eye on kids that are a little more active or may cause trouble. Give them an assignment or duty to be responsible for during your outing. This will keep them occupied and help them to stay in line.
  5. Don’t forget to join in on the fun. Being a chaperone is more than watching the children. Participate in activities and who knows you may learn something yourself. Also, your child will think you are the cool parent.

Remember to be aware of your surroundings and keep a head count of the children you are in charge of at all times. If someone needs to go to the bathroom, send them in pairs. Also, patience is necessary when dealing with a group of children. Relax, have fun and yes you will survive.