May, 2007 Archive

Access Nurses Weekly - This Week’s Traveler Photo Winner!

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

Volume 10 Number 1 - May 31st

volume 10 - no 1

Virginia M., RN
Sarasota, Florida

My first travel assignment was to Sarasota, Florida. I loved it so much I decided to stay. This is a sunset at beautiful Siesta Key Beach.

Share your stories. Send us your photos!

Winners who are chosen to be featured in the newsletter will receive a special prize!

Please email your photos to travelerphotos@accessnurses.com or mail them to:

Access Nurses: Traveler Photos
5935 Cornerstone Court West Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121-3711

Note: Photos mailed to Access Nurses will not be returned.

Please include:
Your Name
Location of photo
A short story or caption to accompany the photo

Disclaimer:
By submitting photos you are affirming that you own the rights to said photos and are granting Access Nurses permission to use these photos in our media with indemnification from any claims resulting from their use.

Hot Jobs

Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!

Hillsboro, Oregon
PACU
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

San Jose, California
Home Health
Positions: Two
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Attleboro, Massachusetts
ICU
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Jacksonville, North Carolina
ER
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Norwalk, Connecticut
ICU and ER
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Meridian, Mississippi
ICU
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Boston, Massachusetts
CCL, Case Management, Oncology, ER and L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Durham, North Carolina
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

South Jersey Shore, New Jersey
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Rock HIll, South Carolina
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Dallas, Texas
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Gainesville, Georgia
ICU and OR
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

San Diego, California
ICU
Positions: 10
Shift: Days or nights
Start Date: ASAP

Orange County, California
ICU
Positions: 10
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Los Angeles, California
L&D
Positions: Five
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Orange County, California
L&D
Positions: Five
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Casper, Wyoming
L&D and Nursery
Positions: One for each
Shift: 12-hour evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Colorado Springs, Colorado
ER
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Frisco, Colorado
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: June 4

Santa Fe, New Mexico
ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour rotating or nights
Start Date: June 11

Featured Forum Topic

New to Travel Nursing in Surgery

I am interested in the top five questions that to ask a recruiter before making a decision to take a job in travel nursing.

My concern is the orientation process in a new facility. I work in surgery. Some use EMR and some don’t. How is a nurse oriented?

What other things should I be asking or checking out?

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Humor

The Gift of Hearing

An elderly man had serious hearing problems for a number of years so he went to the doctor to find a solution. The doctor was able to have him fitted for a new hearing aid that allowed the man to hear perfectly again.

When he went back to see the doctor a month later for a check up, the doctor said, “Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again.”

The elderly man responded, “Oh, I haven’t told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I’ve already changed my will THREE times!”

Access Nurses Weekly - Explore Nature at its Finest…

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

Volume 9 Number 10 - May 24th
volume 9 - no 10

…In Alaska!

Step into the natural wonderland of Alaska, a state made up of 65 percent in national forests, parks and wildlife refuges. For those who truly appreciate Mother Nature’s handiwork, Alaska is the state to see.

Home to less than one million people, Alaska is first-rate for adventure and exploration of the great outdoors. Check out the Alaska Experience IMAX Theater in Anchorage. It will give you a sweeping view of all the rugged areas of Alaska that aren’t usually able to be visited by the average traveler. Other notable sights are the Museum of History and Fine Art and the Alaska Zoo. Head over to Fairbanks and take a tour of the city’s gold-mining history. Don’t miss a visit to the totem pole at the capital building; it’s five stories tall.

Share your stories. Send us your photos!

Winners who are chosen to be featured in the newsletter will receive a special prize!

Please email your photos to travelerphotos@accessnurses.com or mail them to:

Access Nurses: Traveler Photos
5935 Cornerstone Court West Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121-3711

Note: Photos mailed to Access Nurses will not be returned.

Please include:
Your Name
Location of photo
A short story or caption to accompany the photo

Disclaimer:
By submitting photos you are affirming that you own the rights to said photos and are granting Access Nurses permission to use these photos in our media with indemnification from any claims resulting from their use.

Hot Jobs

Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!

Anchorage, Alaska
Endo
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Largo, Florida
CVICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Salt Lake City, Utah
OR
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Durham, North Carolina
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

South Jersey Shore, New Jersey
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Rock Hill, South Carolina
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Santa Fe, New Mexico
ICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour rotating or nights
Start Date: June 4

Frisco, Colorado
L&D
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: June 4

Gainesville, Georgia
ICU & OR
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Washington, North Carolina
ED
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights and 12-hour swing
Start Date: ASAP

Salem, Oregon
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Evenings
Start Date: ASAP

Tucson, Arizona
Med Surg
Positions: 10
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: June and July starts

Stamford, Connecticut
Home Health
Positions: Two
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Oakland, California
PICU
Positions: 10
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

In Need of Guidance

I am an 18-year-old man who would like to become a nurse. I am from North Mexico, and I want to meet new friends who could advise me and lead me in thousands of things I’d like to know about this career. More than a career, nursing is an opportunity to give what you are to everyone else.

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Access Nurses Weekly - Take a Trip to Florida…

Friday, May 18th, 2007

Volume 9 Number 9 - May 18th

volume 9 - no 9…And Get Into a Fun and Relaxed State of Mind!

If you love warm, sunny weather and beautiful beaches, then check out Florida as the ultimate travel destination! Appropriately named the “Sunshine State,” Florida is over-flowing with bright-colored sceneries and vibrant sunsets. But more than ideal weather, Florida is loaded with great activities, including boating, fishing, diving and water-skiing; it’s a water-lover’s paradise!

Don’t worry if water activities aren’t your first choice for fun; Florida is packed with lush golf resorts, first-class shopping and romantic getaways. And what person wouldn’t love visiting the home of Walt Disney World? It’s the ultimate place to feel like a kid again.

When the sun goes down, the residents continue bustling amid the array of restaurants and nightlife. With influences from Cuban, French and Spanish cultures (among others), there is never a shortage of excellent dining and entertainment selection.

Share your stories. Send us your photos!

Winners who are chosen to be featured in the newsletter will receive a special prize!

Please email your photos to travelerphotos@accessnurses.com or mail them to:

Access Nurses: Traveler Photos
5935 Cornerstone Court West Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121-3711

Note: Photos mailed to Access Nurses will not be returned.

Please include:
Your Name
Location of photo
A short story or caption to accompany the photo

Disclaimer:
By submitting photos you are affirming that you own the rights to said photos and are granting Access Nurses permission to use these photos in our media with indemnification from any claims resulting from their use.

Hot Jobs

Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!

Loxahatchee, Florida
Tele
Positions: Four
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Largo, Florida
CVICU
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

St. Petersburg, Florida
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Tucson, Arizona
Med Surg
Positions: 10
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: May 29

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: June 4

Santa Fe, New Mexico
ER
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: May 29

Attleboro, Massachusetts
ICU
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Jacksonville, North Carolina
ER
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Norwalk, Connecticut
ICU and ER
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Meridian, Mississippi
ICU
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Kansas City, Kansas & Missouri
ICU Float
Positions: Four
Shift: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Idaho Falls, Idaho
ICU
Positions: Two
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Boston, Massachusetts
Case Management
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Gainesville, Georgia
ICU & OR
Positions: Four
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Washington, North Carolina
Med Surg, ICU and ED
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights and 12-hour swing
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic

Travel Nurses

I will be graduating in May and am interested in being a travel nurse. How much experience do you feel you need to be a good travel nurse?

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Access Nurses Weekly - New Mexico: Land of Enchantment

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

Volume 9 Number 8 - May 10th

volume 9 - no 8It is easy to see why New Mexico is referred to as “The Land of Enchantment.” With the state’s rose-painted deserts and snowy mountains, it is very easy to just kick back and enjoy the scenery. New Mexico exudes a comfortable, small town feel, even in the larger cities. It is the kind of place where people still smile and wave to strangers on the street. The state reigns supreme when it comes to supporting Native American history; there are museums and exhibits all over the state celebrating the culture. The weather is generally warm and mild throughout the year, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms in July and August, allowing the plant life to be lush and plentiful. Be sure to see the state’s top tourist attractions: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the location believed by many to be a UFO landing site in Roswell and the White Sands National Monument.

Share your stories. Send us your photos!

Winners who are chosen to be featured in the newsletter will receive a special prize!

Please email your photos to travelerphotos@accessnurses.com or mail them to:

Access Nurses: Traveler Photos
5935 Cornerstone Court West Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121-3711

Note: Photos mailed to Access Nurses will not be returned.

Please include:
Your Name
Location of photo
A short story or caption to accompany the photo

Disclaimer:
By submitting photos you are affirming that you own the rights to said photos and are granting Access Nurses permission to use these photos in our media with indemnification from any claims resulting from their use.

Celebrate Nurse Appreciation Week!

Where: Karl Strauss in Costa Mesa, CA
901A South Coast Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
When: May 17, 2007
Details: Anyone with a BLS is welcome to come! Hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided.

RSVP to Kelly Correy at kcorrey@accessnurses.com

Bring a friend and receive a free goodie bag!

Hot Jobs

Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Telemetry
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: May 21

Albuquerque, New Mexico
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days or nights
Start Date: May 21

Gallup, New Mexico
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: May 21

Attleboro, Massachusetts
ICU
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Jacksonville, North Carolina
ER
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Norwalk, Connecticut
ICU & ER
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Meridian, Mississippi
ICU
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Fremont, California
Clinical Instructor (RN)
Shift: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Kindred, Massachusetts (8 LTAC Facilities)
ICU/Tele
Shift: Evenings and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Gillette, Wyoming
MS
Positions: Two
Shift: Days or nights
Start Date: ASAP

Macon, Georgia
OR Scrub & Circulate
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. with call
Start Date: ASAP

Salt Lake City, Utah
OR/CVOR
Positions: Two
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Hudson, Florida
Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

San Antonio, Texas
Adult Psych
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

San Diego, California
Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Lynwood, California
ICU and L&D
Shift: ICU days and nights, L&D nights
Start Date: ASAP

Tacoma, Washington
Critical Care Float Pool, SRU unit
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: June 11, 25; July 9, 23

Featured Forum Topic

Starting Nursing School

I am 42 and wanting to go back to nursing school. I started in 2003 and am having a tough time with tests, studying and chaotic homelife.

My dream of being a nurse continues and I want to take another shot at it. Chemistry and Microbiology still scare me, and after people telling me I wouldn’t make it because I am so old and how hard it is I still want to try again.

Is there anyone out there other than me that went through this??? Any advice would be great.

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Access Nurses Weekly - Colorado: An Outdoor Adventurer’s Dream

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

Volume 9 Number 7 - May 3rd

volume 9 - no 7

Close your eyes and imagine the state of Colorado. Can you smell the crisp mountain air? Picture the snow-powdered slopes, sweeping plains and flourishing forests? Few states can boast that it’s just as beautiful in reality as it is in theory.

Colorado, meaning “color red,” is named after the brownish-reddish color of the Colorado River, which runs through the north-western region of the state. Known primarily for its innate beauty, Colorado hosts thousands of snow-enthusiasts each year to one of its many ski resorts, including Aspen, Vail and Steamboat Springs.

But the state is about more than just wintry fun. There are 11 National Parks within Colorado’s borders and, every summer, the city of Boulder puts on a Shakespeare Festival (celebrating its 50th season). The capital, Denver, is also the state’s largest city and contains more than half of the state’s total population. For all football fans, Denver is also home to the two-time Super Bowl champions, the Broncos.

So whether you’re an outdoor adventurer, literary buff or sports fanatic, Colorado is the perfect destination for you!

Share your stories. Send us your photos!

Winners who are chosen to be featured in the newsletter will receive a special prize!

Please email your photos to travelerphotos@accessnurses.com or mail them to:

Access Nurses: Traveler Photos
5935 Cornerstone Court West Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121-3711

Note: Photos mailed to Access Nurses will not be returned.

Please include:
Your Name
Location of photo
A short story or caption to accompany the photo

Disclaimer:
By submitting photos you are affirming that you own the rights to said photos and are granting Access Nurses permission to use these photos in our media with indemnification from any claims resulting from their use.

Celebrate Nurse Appreciation Week!

Where: Karl Strauss in Costa Mesa, CA
901A South Coast Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
When: May 17, 2007
Details: Anyone with a BLS is welcome to come! Hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided.

RSVP to Kelly Correy at kcorrey@accessnurses.com

Bring a friend and receive a free goodie bag!

Hot Jobs

Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!

Denver, Colorado
OR
Positions: Three
Shift:
Start Date: ASAP

Denver, Colorado
Neuro/Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: Two Days
Start Date: ASAP

Littleton, Colorado
Cath Lab
Positions: Two
Shift:
Start Date: ASAP

Boston, Massachusetts
Case Management
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Jacksonville, Illinois
ICU
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Albuquerque, New Mexico
ER
Positions: 10
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: May 14

Albuquerque, New Mexico
OR Tech
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: May 14

Gainesville, Florida
Cardiac Telemetry
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: May 7

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with call
Start Date: ASAP

Salt Lake City, Utah
OR/CVOR
Positions: Two
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Las Vegas, Nevada
ER
Positions: Two
Shift: All
Start Date: ASAP

Plantation, Florida
OR & PACU + BONUS
Positions: Two
Shift: 8-hour days and evenings
Start Date: ASAP

San Jose, California
Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Attleboro, Massachusetts
ICU
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Hot Springs, Virginia
ER
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Norwalk, Connecticut
Psych
Shift: 8-hour evenings and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Featured Forum Topic


Nursing Careers

I am a new grad and working on a Med Surg floor. I am really having a hard time with the whole Med Surg thing. There are way to many diease processes and everyone is different, and nothing is quite as perfect as text book either

What other nursing type jobs there are out there-I am not sure that I will do well with the whole floor-nursing thing. Any advice?

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