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To say this last year has been challenging would be an incredible understatement. When we started AHS Staffing over ten years ago, I truly never considered that we would be dealing with something like this from the perspective of a nurse staffing agency. But that’s the difference between us and you, a nurse. You did consider thatRead more

From podcasts to blogs to community forums, every travel nurse should follow at least one. Why might you ask? To better understand the things that impact your life as a traveler. Things like picking the right travel assignment, housing recommendations, and even questions to ask before signing a contract. With thousands of resources available toRead more

Whether you’re new to travel nursing or not, it’s important that you know the benefits to compact licensing. The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is a multistate license that allows nurses to practice in their home state and other compact states. Think of it as a passport, allowing you to travel without applying for a differentRead more

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered day-to-day life around the globe. It has forced us to think and behave differently than we are used to doing. Social distancing guidelines, as uncomfortable as they may be for some, are in place for the greater good of each one of our communities. Since we are allRead more

National Nurses Week is a time for all of us to recognize the hard work and dedication that goes into the daily responsibilities of nurses across the country! Celebrated annually from May 6th-May 12th, Nurses Week is obviously a really big deal. While there’s no doubt that nursing (and all forms of healthcare, for thatRead more

Working as a healthcare professional can be stressful, hectic, and oftentimes too demanding to focus on maintaining eating habits. No matter how much you want to incorporate healthy foods into your lifestyle, it can feel like there is absolutely not time to do so. And let’s face it, restaurant food is just better. Food choices each dayRead more

The Millennial generation is made up of those born between approximately 1980 and 2000. A Pew Research study identified that Millennials make up 35% of the overall workforce. Every generation has stereotypes and preconceived notions by the other generations, and Millennials are no different. With that being said, Millennials bring a whole new way ofRead more

When you communicate with your patients, are your gestures conflicting your message? The only way to find that answer is to practice self-awareness and body language. Since you live inside your body, you don’t see how your body language can change your message when you are talking to someone. Here are some ways you canRead more