A travel nurse is a registered nurse who works in short-term roles at hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities worldwide. Daily travel nurse duties are often similar to traditional RN roles, but their flexibility allows them to fill gaps in areas with nursing shortages. As a result, the average travel nurse's salary can be quite high!
I went up to the ICU to check on a patient and I saw Sarah, a seasoned nurse I’ve worked with for years, juggling six critical patients. Her eyes were tired, her steps hurried, but she still managed a reassuring smile for a frightened family. Between checking IV lines and updating charts, she whispered to me, “I’m drowning, but I can’t let anyone see it.”
Median hourly base pay for registered nurses varies across states, with RNs in California earning the most, according to the “2025 Health Care Staff Compensation Survey Report.”
Use the S-T-A-R method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure clear, effective answers to behavioral questions. Prepare examples for common nurse interview themes, such as teamwork, patient care, adaptability, and communication.
“Respiratory viruses are like a strong wind that reignites the flame." Why some cancers recur after years of dormancy is a question scientists have been racing to answer. Past evidence suggests that stress, chronic inflammation and hormonal changes may reawaken sleeping cancer cells.
In the late 1800s, Massachusetts nurse Jane Toppan was known for her easy laugh and tireless care — but behind the smile, the woman colleagues called “Jolly Jane” was poisoning patients by the dozen.
We emit a barrage of whiffy chemicals through our pores and in our breath. Some are a sign that we might be getting ill – and could be used to diagnose diseases up to years in advance.
I am a doctor of nursing practice and board-certified nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in internal medicine, pulmonology, and sleep medicine. My career has taken shape in the diverse and fast-paced outpatient care settings of New York...
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