5 Tips for Getting Into a Competitive Sonography Program
Sonography is a vast and rewarding healthcare career choice. After you’ve become an ultrasound technician, a major step is getting into a sonography program. Programs can be very competitive with hundreds of applicants for only a few dozen slots to fill. Although some sonography programs can seem impossible to get into, there are a few…
3 Ways to Practice Your American Sign Language (ASL)
As a healthcare professional, you should never stop seeking ways to expand your capabilities. Through the acquisition of certifications and licenses, nurses can increase their value as employees. Some nurses choose to go back to school to earn a higher degree, while others travel abroad to learn a new language. Among the many languages you…
The 2017-2018 School Traveler’s Road Map
School is back in session! And to celebrate, Ardor Health has put together a comprehensive list of tips and tricks to help you to get back in the swing of things! Whether you’re a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language-Pathologist, or Registered Nurse, the School Traveler’s Road Map is packed full of great tips and benefits…
How to Properly List Your Nursing Credentials
In the nursing field, there is a myriad of letters and initials used to show the credentials of each nurse. Nurses might be used to seeing those letters in any order, but healthcare providers, consumers, and patients may not understand what each pair of letters mean. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has created a…
Ardor Health Solutions Named As Top 20 Largest Allied Healthcare Staffing Firm In US
Ardor Health Solutions is pleased to announce that we have been named as the 20th largest US Allied Healthcare Staffing Firm in the United States! After extensive consideration, the research firm, Staffing Industry Analysts informed Ardor Health of the achievement this week. “We couldn’t be more proud of being recognized as one of the nation’s…
4 Ways to Improve Your Career Skills Over Fall
Becoming a registered nurse is not the end, it’s just the beginning. The next step is getting out and applying your skills to the workforce. Many nurses who graduate in the spring or summer choose to take some time for themselves in the fall before they dive into their healthcare careers. This time is not…
Virtual Reality: A New Tool for Occupational Therapists?
Video games have been slowly implementing virtual reality (VR) to create a more intimate experience with gamers. The scope of virtual reality, however, isn’t limited to entertainment. Researchers and doctors are looking to VR for medical uses in psychiatry and occupational therapy. According to studies, virtual reality can help treat phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder.…
3 Temporary Housing Options For Travel Nurses
Housing is one factor that every travel nurse must take into consideration. Travel nursing assignments can last from eight to thirteen weeks, and nurses have the option of prolonging a particular stay if they find it enjoyable. With that said, having a comfortable place to rest is essential. Here are three popular temporary housing options…
3 Tips on Getting Ahead in Your Job Search
The summer months can be the most stressful for a rising registered nurse. Not too long ago you may have been a student attending clinicals, now you’ve graduated and passed the NCLEX. Many people would say that the hard part is behind you, but they haven’t considered the job search process. Before you start sending…
The Difference Between a Nurse Leader and Nurse Manager
The role of being a registered nurse is a leadership position in and of itself. Regardless of the particular title, the healthcare field recognizes nurses as authoritative figures. Throughout nursing school, professors continue to drill in their minds the importance of their role and how they will one day govern over colleagues in a professional…