Inside the Mind of the Nurse Hiring Manager
By Aaron Moore, RN, MSN, travel nurse expert
Recently I had the privilege of being involved in interviews for a new staff member on the unit where I work. It was an eye-opening process, and one that I would encourage others to experience. As we prepared questions and talked with candidates, I found myself thinking about travel nurse inte rviews and what a nurse manager must be thinking when (Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert)
Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert - April 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: NurseZone Source Type: blogs
I Hope You Have the Time of Your Life
By Aaron Moore, RN, MSN, travel nursing expert
As I was thumbing through my high school yearbook recently, I was reminded that our class song was “Time of Your Life” by Green Day. I thought about the lyrics of this song and couldn’t help but ask myself: what was the time of my life? Of course the song was chosen by my classmates to help us remember 1996-1999 as the best time of our lives, but (Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert)
Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert - March 27, 2013 Category: Nurses Authors: NurseZone Source Type: blogs
I Hope You Have the Time of Your Life
By Aaron Moore, RN, MSN, travel nursing expert
As I was thumbing through my high school yearbook recently, I was reminded that our class song was “Time of Your Life” by Green Day. I thought about the lyrics of this song and couldn’t help but ask myself: what was the time of my life? Of course the song was chosen by my classmates to h elp us remember 1996-1999 as the best time of our lives, but (Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert)
Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert - March 27, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: NurseZone Source Type: blogs
The Pros and Cons of Using Public Transit on Travel Nurse Assignments
By Aaron Moore, RN, MSN, travel nursing expert
Q: I am about to start my first travel nurse assignment in a big city. Do you have any recommendations as to whether I should drive to work or risk public transportation?
A: I have to admit that I am a little biased on this topic: I love public transportation, not only because I’m a little “green”―yes, I even divide my recycling―but taking (Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert)
Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert - March 12, 2013 Category: Nurses Authors: NurseZone Source Type: blogs
The Pros and Cons of Using Public Transit on Travel Nurse Assignments
By Aaron Moore, RN, MSN, travel nursing expert
Q: I am about to start my first travel nurse assignment in a big city. Do you have any recommendations as to whether I should drive to work or risk public transportation?
A: I have to admit that I am a little biased on this topic: I love public transportation, not only because I’m a lit tle “green”―yes, I even divide my recycling―but taking (Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert)
Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert - March 12, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: NurseZone Source Type: blogs
How Do I Impress the Manager in My First Travel Nurse Interview?
By Aaron Moore, RN, MSN, contributor
Q: I’m getting ready for my first interview as a travel nurse. How do I impress the manager even though I have never traveled before?
A: This is an awesome question, and your desire to be prepared is a great sign. There are definitely a few things you can do to impress that potential employer over the phone.
Even though it was a few years ago, I still (Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert)
Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert - February 26, 2013 Category: Nurses Authors: NurseZone Source Type: blogs
How Do I Impress the Manager in My First Travel Nurse Interview?
By Aaron Moore, RN, MSN, contributor
Q: I’m getting ready for my first interview as a travel nurse. How do I impress the manager even though I have never traveled before?
A: This is an awesome question, and your desire to be prepared is a great sign. There are definitely a few things you can do to impress that potential em ployer over the phone.
Even though it was a few years ago, I still (Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert)
Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert - February 26, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: NurseZone Source Type: blogs
Making a Decision About Travel Nursing
By Aaron Moore, MSN, RN, columnist
Q: I really want to try travel nursing, but I can’t get up the nerve to go. Any advice?
A: There are so many reasons why you should try travel nursing. I know it’s tough to venture out on your own--and some personality types may find it harder than others--but if you think you might want to leave the nest and see the world, here are some tips to help you (Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert)
Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert - February 6, 2013 Category: Nurses Authors: NurseZone Source Type: blogs
About to Be on My Own: Facing Those First Travel Assignment Jitters
By Aaron Moore, MSN, RN, columnistQ: I’m getting ready for my first travel nursing assignment and heading out on my own. How hard is it to meet people when you are traveling?A: I had that same question when I was getting ready to travel. I will admit I cheated a little because I was lucky enough to have my wife travel with me, but I can attest to the fact that it’s normal to feel out of your (Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert)
Source: NurseZone Blog: Ask the Expert - February 1, 2013 Category: Nurses Authors: NurseZone Source Type: blogs
