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Top 3 Tips to Improve Interactions with Your 2SLGBTQIA+ Patients
As a travel nurse, you can deliver excellent 2SLGBTQIA+ patient care to Canadians from all backgrounds. Providing inclusive and affirming care to these individuals will ensure their positive and effective healthcare experiences. Select Medical Connections prioritizes...
Tax Webinar – Travel Nurse Contractor vs. Employee
Tax Webinar for Travel Nurses Employee vs Independent Contractor Are you considering or currently working as a Travel Nurse? Are you aware of the implications of being an independent contractor vs being an employee? Join Select Medical Connections' upcoming virtual...
De-escalating Dementia Patients: Helping Nurses Deal with Aggressive Behaviours
Creating a safe work environment is extremely important for nurses, who are often exposed to aggressive and violent patient behaviour. Knowing how to effectively care for dementia patients and how to de-escalate a situation can be crucial in maintaining workplace...
Unprofessional travel nurse conduct – don’t make these mistakes
Travel nursing is exciting but also comes with considerable responsibility. We’ve put together 9 guidelines that you should follow to ensure you don’t tarnish your nursing career while on contract.
The Importance of Indigenous Culture Safety Training for Nurses
Cultural safety is crucial to healthcare. As nurses, we are responsible for fostering an environment where our patients feel safe and cared for, and the San’yas: Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program aims to do just that.
Nurses on the Frontlines of Canada’s Opioid Crisis
Our work is far from over when it comes to addressing the Canadian opioid crisis, and nurses play a significant role that risk mitigation when addressing substance use disorders.
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Top 3 Tips to Improve Interactions with Your 2SLGBTQIA+ Patients
As a travel nurse, you can deliver excellent 2SLGBTQIA+ patient care to Canadians from all backgrounds. Providing inclusive and affirming care to these individuals will ensure their positive and effective healthcare experiences. Select Medical Connections prioritizes...
Top 10 Reasons to Travel Nurse this Fall
For travel nurses looking for an exciting change of scenery, now is the time to start planning your fall contract.
Travel Nursing in Rural and Remote Areas: What to Expect
A travel nursing contract in a rural community is a unique opportunity. Learn how to get the most from a rural location; from Select Medical Connections.
3 Lessons from Florence Nightingale for Travel Nurses Today
As nursing evolves, Florence Nightengale’s core values to help and save people remain at the heart of the profession. Travel nurses today are part of her enduring legacy that puts saving others first without compromising your ongoing journey to discover yourself.
De-escalating Dementia Patients: Helping Nurses Deal with Aggressive Behaviours
Creating a safe work environment is extremely important for nurses, who are often exposed to aggressive and violent patient behaviour. Knowing how to effectively care for dementia patients and how to de-escalate a situation can be crucial in maintaining workplace...
Unprofessional travel nurse conduct – don’t make these mistakes
Travel nursing is exciting but also comes with considerable responsibility. We’ve put together 9 guidelines that you should follow to ensure you don’t tarnish your nursing career while on contract.
Summer: Travel Nursing’s Best Season
While every season offers a unique travel nursing experience, summer is the best time of year to work as a travel nurse.
The Financial Benefits of Travel Nursing
Dreaming of a career in nursing that offers travel, skill development and financial stability? Learn about six great reasons to travel nurse (for your bank account!)
Insurance Matters For Travel Nurses
To protect themselves, travel nurses need to transfer their risk of professional negligence – real or alleged – to an insurer, which is both an easy and cost effective practice.
The Importance of Diversity in Nursing
The value of diversity in travel nursing is tremendous, as it helps ensure quality care is provided to patients, regardless of their background.
Travel Nursing in the Prairies this winter? Try these outdoor activities!
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta have a variety of once-in-a-lifetime winter experiences just waiting for local travel nurses to discover! Here are our top suggestions for you to plan outdoor adventures while on contract in the prairies…
6 Tips to Celebrate the Holidays While Travel Nursing
Away for the holidays? Looking to make special moments happen? Here are six practical tips to make your holidays on the road magical!
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