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Paws for Thought
Cityscape
Starter’s Kit
Emergency preparedness for pets
St. Petersburg, Florida
Homeschooling on the road
HT: Information for Healthcare Professionals on the Move
Healthcare
Traveler
Information for Healthcare Professionals on the Move
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December 2012 Vol. 20 No. 6
2012 Travelers of the Year
December 2012
Volume 20 Number 6
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Healthcare
Traveler Contents
December 2012
www.HealthcareTraveler.com
Vol. 20 No. 6
❯❯cover story
We celebrate the 2012 class of
mobile professionals comprising
dedicated nurses, therapists, and
technologists.
2012
TRAVELERS
OF THE YEAR
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❯❯feature
Many travelers who took assignments
in 2012 didn't do it alone. Join us in
recognizing this year's top recruiters in
the field.
2012
RECRUITERS
OF THE YEAR
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December 2012
Contents
❯❯Perspectives
Editor's Desk
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Some stars shine all year long
Agency Insights
8
Perspectives from company representatives
In a Flash
10
News travelers can use
❯❯Travelogue
Snapshots from Across Town and Across the Country
Cityscape
34
Name It
37
Healthcare Traveler's photo contest
When In...
38
Stockton, California
❯❯Traveler Resources
Tips and Techniques to Enhance Life on the Road
The Break Room
40
Info to nourish, recharge, and inspire mobile providers
34
❯❯Expanding Horizons
Professional Development Tools for Travelers
44
Starter's Kit
Essentials new travelers should know
46
Going the Distance
University of Maryland
47
Tech Support
Useful apps, sites, software, and more
❯❯Career Service Center
Matching Travelers with Job Opportunities
33
Ad Index
Getting Social
43
Blogging, tweeting, following, liking, connecting
In the Bag
48
Must-pack items for happy travels
38
Kids attend a parade on the Miracle Mile, Stockton, California
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The Top 5 Hit List
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RISK TO CHILDREN
LINKED TO CODEINE
The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration has issued a Drug
Safety Communication concerning
three children who died and one
child who experienced a nonfatal,
but life-threatening case of respiratory
depression recently after taking the
pain-reliever codeine, following a
tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy.
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LARGE WAISTLINE
LINKED TO DISFUNCTION
As a man’s waistline grows, so can his
experience with sexual dysfunction
and frequent urination, according
to researchers from New YorkPresbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell
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POLL: DOCS TO BLAME
FOR PATIENT COMPLACENCY
Low-income patients polled recently in
California say they would take a more
active role in their healthcare if their
providers gave them more guidance
about treatment options, according to
a recent report.
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LYCOPENE TIED TO
LOWER STROKE RISK
Finnish researchers say older men
with relatively high blood levels of the
antioxidant lycopene were less likely
to have a stroke over a dozen years.
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Health providers are in danger
of being stuck with $11 billion in
Medicare cuts beginning in January
when automatic federal spending
cuts are due to take effect, the White
House warned in a new report.
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Editor’s Desk
Some stars shine all year long
W
hen Hurricane Sandy tore into New York City, NYU’s Tisch Hospital
faced a flooded basement and failed backup generators.
Two hundred people — including more than 20 newborns — were
forced to evacuate. After firefighters carried some of the babies
down nine flights of stairs to waiting ambulances, nurses ensured they were out
of harm’s way. That’s a dynamic scenario, but dynamic is sometimes part of a
nurse’s job.
Sometimes, a NICU nurse like Margaret O’Leary will receive some form of
recognition for a job well done; many times they won’t.
However, as we do in every December issue, O’Leary joins others comprising
the 2012 Travelers of the Year. Part of a class of dedicated practitioners, these
travelers are special, like
Barbara Weixel, an emerAn emergency
gency nurse who each year
travels to South Africa to
reminds us
render nursing care to orphans.
that healthcare
Physical therapist Cheryl
professionals are Reed lives in Ecuador six
month out of the year,
critical assets
where she runs an organic
coffee farm. According
to colleagues, Reed is able to fulfill both of her passions of providing a clinical
medical practice here, and conducting organic farming to assist the indigenous
people of Ecuador.
Sometimes fortitude, dedication, and a strong spirit take various forms, like
Dana Beagle, who works as a cardiovascular operating room technician. Dana is
a mother and the sole provider for her family. She travels with her husband and
three young children, providing home schooling along the way.
Of course, many travelers would struggle if not for the support of a good recruiter. In this issue we also recognize staffing professionals like Kristin Zandee,
who was nominated because of her compassion, empathy, and effort to accommodate the travelers she works with.
Yes, sometimes a national disaster brings out the best in healthcare professionals. Sometimes their best is on display year round.
So, to celebrate the good works that all of these travelers and recruiters accomplished throughout 2012, join us in saying: job well done. HT
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Agency Insights
O U T LO O K S F RO M S TA F F I N G CO M PA N I E S/O RG A N I Z AT I O N S
Staying organized all the time
Editorial Advisory Board
T
Healthcare Traveler’s Editorial Advisory Board was
established to provide the magazine with input from
industry leaders to help develop editorial content.
Members are chosen by the magazine’s editors to offer
insight into the topics covered by Healthcare Traveler,
and to provide a voice and leadership for the healthcare
traveling industry.
he life of a traveling healthcare
professional can be exciting, but
hectic. Keeping files, schedules,
and professional contacts
organized is
essential for
long-term success. We asked
Cynthia Kinnas, president
of Randstad
Healthcare,
Cynthia Kinnas
to answer our
questions about how travelers can
keep it all together when they’re constantly on the move. Kinnas was recently appointed as the new president
of the National Association of Travel
Healthcare Organizations, starting
Jan. 1.
HT: How challenging can it be for a
traveler to remain organized?
Kinnas: They say it can be overwhelming to keep track of who they’ve
talked to about which assignments,
and that keeping their files in order
so they can act quickly when good
opportunities come along is critical.
Being on top of the details and keeping files current has become even
more important as the demand for
travelers has picked up over this past
year. They have many more choices
of assignments, which means keeping
more information at their fingertips.
HT: What’s the benefit of keeping
detailed notes, regardless of the
system you use?
Kinnas: It’s not uncommon for a traveler who works with multiple agencies
to hear about the same assignment
from several of them at around the
same time. But the pay packages and
benefits being offered may be different, so keeping thorough notes
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will help you make the best decision.
Good records will also help you avoid
the embarrassing situation of letting
your file be presented by more than
one agency to the same hospital. That
makes everyone look bad and some facilities will reject a candidate based on
that mistake alone. A traveler should
never work with any agency that
submits his or her file without clear
authorization.
HT: How about once a traveler has
accepted an assignment?
Kinnas: I suggest that travelers take
notes during their acceptance and
confirmation calls with recruiters.
Write down everything you need to
do and have ready to start working.
This includes credentialing documents, pre-employment tests, health
records, the works. Some travelers
get delayed in starting an assignment
because they waited too long to get a
drug screen or titer drawn, not realizing results can take several days to
become available. Being proactive and
organized will result in a successful
onboarding process. It also makes a
good first impression on a hospital.
HT: On an assignment, what sort of
organizational tools are needed?
Kinnas: Related to housing, find out
before you’re scheduled to arrive
whom to contact to get keys and get
moved in. If you’re arriving late in the
evening, find out how to work that
out with the apartment manager. Also
find out ahead of time what you need
to bring. Some places provide everything down to linens and dishes; most
do not. I also tell travelers to make
notes or take photos of any damage to
an apartment that they notice when
they move in. That way, when they
move out, there is no question about
responsibility. HT
Travel Health Members
Dayne Bowers, RNC, RN Network
Pam Campbell, RN, Trustaff
Rose Cousineau, RN, Medical Express
Barbara A. Craig, RN, director of surgical services, Blue
Mountain Hospital
Karen F. Flaster, RN, COO, HRN Services Inc.
Christopher Freedman, RN, Nurses Rx
Tim Groves, RN, American Mobile Healthcare
Terry Hall, RN, Trinity Healthcare Staffting Group
Jennifer Hamrick, RN, CNOR, NovaPro Staffing
Glenda Hardy, RN, PPR Healthcare Staffing
Lila Johnson, RN, Foundation Medical Staffing
Cynthia Kinnas, president, Randstad Healthcare
Karen LaBlanc, RN, Aureus Medical Group
Christopher LaCounte, RN, CEN, NREMT-P, LP
National Healthcare Staffing
Vicki Lawson, RN, Attentive Health Care
Yvonne Lawson-Thomas, RN, InteliStaf Travel
Jeff Long, marketing manager, Medical Solutions Inc.
Jean Magnuson, RN, Soliant Health
Michele M. Sacco, MS, executive director, Health Care
Staffing Services Certification, the Joint Commission
David Whitesell, RN, board of directors, Professional
Association of Nurse Travelers
Allied Health Members
Emily R. Brawner, OT, American Traveler Staffing
Professionals
Keith Carregal, PT, Sunbelt Staffing
Marsha Dexter InteliStaf Travel
Josephine Feldman, RT, TeamStaff Rx
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Debora Janzen, RT (R)(T), ATC Travelers
Erika Lee, PT, Supplemental Health Care
Richard Mahnke, PT, Soliant Health
Dawn Morse, PT, Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group
Apollone Reid, MPH, PT, Destination Healthcare Staffing
Joel Sauer, CNMT, Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Paule Thomas, OT, PPR Healthcare Staffing
Kurt VanZandt, ASCP, BS, On Assignment
Patti Witkiewicz, RPT, Cross Country TravCorps
Jodi Wolfgram, RDMS, RT, Aureus Medical Group
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In A Flash
N E W S T R AV E L E R S C A N U S E
NURSING NEWS
New survey reveals
nursing job satisfaction
According to new survey, 91 percent
of RNs are satisfied with their careers,
up significantly in 2012, while 44 percent would not select or are not sure
they would select nursing as a career if
given the opportunity to start again.
AMN Healthcare last month revealed results of their 2012 Survey of
Registered Nurses.
Close to one-third of the respondents report that they plan to take
steps in the next one-to-three years to
reduce their current workload. They
specifically cited changes such as
shifting to part-time or less demanding roles, as well as transitioning out
of nursing altogether, by retiring or
seeking non-nursing jobs.
In addition, 40 percent of respondents plan to pursue further education in nursing during the next one
to three years. AMN says the data also
suggest how nurses currently view the
quality of nursing care, and whether
healthcare reform will help address
the predicted nursing shortage.
ANA releases draft
The American Nurses Association
(ANA) has released the Safe Patient
Handling and Mobility National
Standards to help establish a uniform, national foundation for programs to improve safety for patients
and healthcare workers by 2013.
The standards outline eight broad
areas considered essential to implementing an effective program to
safely transfer patients. The criteria
apply to settings and different intensity levels of patient care. HT
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
American Physical Therapy Association Live Audio Seminar | The
Source; Dec. 6, 2012; 1:00 p.m.-2:00
p.m., ET
Rehabilitation robots are innovative
technology tools that physical therapists
(PTs) use to assist in the evaluation of
patients, to optimize the delivery of
high-intensity movement treatments,
and to assist with mobilization of individuals.
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CEU: 0.2 CEUs (2.0 contact hours)
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4th Annual Conference on Emergencies in Pediatrics; Dec. 14-15, 2012
— New York
Our focuses on many of the challenges
facing Pediatric and Emergency health
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conference is to increase participants’
knowledge and enhance competence
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apply new knowledge and skills immediately to clinical practice through
participation in lectures and discussions.
This conference is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician
assistants, and nurses involved in pediatric and emergency care. symposiamedicus.org
Legislative Corner
Georgia law hinders
licensure
Hundreds of healthcare workers in
Georgia are losing their licenses to
practice because of a problem created
by a new immigration law in the state,
according to a recent news report.
The law requires everyone no matter where they were born to prove
their citizenship or legal residency to
renew their professional licenses.
With too few state workers to process the extra paperwork, licenses
for doctors, nurses, pharmacists
and other health professionals are
expiring.
Enactment of the law coincided
with budget cuts that reduced the office staff by 40 percent.
According to GPB News, Kelly
Farr, Georgia’s deputy secretary of
state, says 600 nurses alone have
fallen through the cracks. “There’s
nothing more frustrating than getting that call from the desperate
nurse, knowing ... she’s being slowed
down because we literally don’t have
enough people to click the approve
button,” Farr says.
Director LaSharn Hughes says
she sent 41,000 letters of notification out on a recent Thursday. “And
by Monday, we’d burned up a fax
machine,” Hughes says. “We didn’t
have the staff. We didn’t have the
equipment.”
Hughes estimates about 1,300
doctors and other medical practitioners have lost their legal ability
to work. Some didn’t submit the
required paperwork. Others are stuck
in the backlog of applications that
haven’t been processed yet.
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Paws for Thought
E N S U R I N G P E T H E A LT H AT H O M E A N D O N T H E R O A D
Emergency preparedness for pets
Kim Kilmer
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s I sit here in my office on
the east coast of Maryland,
my thoughts keep circling
around the fact that my dog,
my property and myself recently made
it through four days following Hurricane Sandy.
I was able to stay in my home, but
took the time to block access to doors.
For those of us who travel in pursuit of careers, we often find ourselves
in areas of the country where weather
or natural phenomena are common.
We hear tips and advice about how
to best prepare, but until you’ve lived
through a taste of Mother Nature,
you can’t fully comprehend how she’ll
affect you and your pets. Just ask the
coastline residents of New York and
New Jersey.
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Travel and shelter
As discussed in the September 2012
Paws for Thought, you should invest
in a crate or have a seat belt already
in place and ready for travel. Make an
evacuation plan before you leave. This
is especially important for healthcare
travelers new to a particular area.
Look at packing these items:
• fully-charged cell phones, chargers, blankets, flashlights, weather radio with batteries, food,
water, and essential supplies that
you will use;
• a list of local emergency shelters,
including which shelters accept
crated pets that are current on
vaccines;
• phone numbers for hotels that
accept pets.
Returning home
Do a complete inspection of your
home, rental property, and any outdoor areas around your home prior to
bringing your pet back inside.
For more information of emergency
preparedness for your pet, try the following links:
• www.redcross.org/prepare/disas-
Kim Kilmer
ter/pet-safety
• www.avma.org/KB/Resources/
Reference/Pages/HurricanePreparedness.aspx
This FEMA link contains information for emergency preparedness for
owners of small pocket pets, birds,
exotics, and companion livestock.
• www.ready.gov/communitypreparedness-webinar-seriespets-2011
Keeping a cool head and thinking
ahead will ensure that you and your
pet make it safely through whatever
Mother Nature may toss in your way.
As Sandy survivors will tell you, there
is no such thing as being overly prepared. HT
Kim Kilmer is a canine behavior consultant and freelance writer with more
than 20 years in dog training and
behavior modification. She is also a
member of the Dog Writers Association
of America and the Mid Atlantic
Association of Professional Positive Pet
Trainers.
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Do you have a question for Kim?
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Photos: courtesy of Kim Kilmer (top);
Just as it is wise to have necessities in
case of an emergency, the same level
of preparation is needed to ensure the
welfare of your pet.
You can make a pet to-go bag to
have at the ready. Update the bag’s
contents monthly to update contact
information, check the status of batteries, and change supplies of any pet
medications, food, and water.
Obviously the contents will change
slightly based on the type of pet that
travels with you. Consider:
• emergency contact card with
updated phone numbers and
names, including the name of
your veterinarian;
• pet first-aid kit;
• copy of current vaccines, rabies
information, and microchip
numbers;
• secure, engraved ID tags that
contain contact info and microchip registry phone numbers;
• supply of medications and
monthly preventatives;
• one gallon of bottled water, per
pet, per day;
• enough pet food to last for two
weeks (more if you purchase
food not readily available from
local retail outlets);
• travel bowls with secure lids;
• a folding travel crate large
enough to comfortably fit your
pet;
• battery-operated heat lamps to
provide warmth for young, senior, or exotic pets;
• portable litter pans and a supply
of kitty litter;
• properly fitting life jackets in the
event of flooding.
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2012 TRAVELERS OF THE YEAR
s is customary at the end of the
This year, we highlight the achievements of 56
year, Healthcare Traveler takes great
travel professionals. Some began their mobile career
pleasure in shining a spotlight on
within the past year while others have experienced
an extraordinary group of mobile
this unique career for much longer. Regardless of
nurses, therapists, and technologists.
when they hit the road, each of these providers
Of course, these mobile professionals shone brightly
shares unique traits — flexibility, teamwork, a strong
throughout the year, whether they were providing
work ethic, an adventurous spirit, and unwavering
quality care to a patient, filling the role of a
dedication in their field.
committed member in a hospital unit, or playing a
professional part in the industry.
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Donna Adams, ADN, RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS
Supplemental Health Care
Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care
Years Traveling: 3
“Donna, who is currently finishing up her
third contract with us and has already
booked her fourth into
next year, is an excellent
CVICU RN. Recently, she
was presented with the
Daisy Award by one of
our facility partners for
her dedication to patient
care and demonstrated
expertise in her discipline. She really loves
what she does and represents the core values of our company very well. Donna always
says because I work so hard for her, she is
motivated to work hard for me. She is willing
to do whatever it takes for her patients.”
Nominated by: Kelly Ries, Recruiting
Manager
Janice Allen, COTA, BLS
50 States Staffing
Discipline: Occupational Therapy
Years Traveling: 1
“As a single mother, Janice not only earned
her degree as a Certified Occupational
Therapist Assistant, but
also signed on as a firsttime traveling COTA. She
knows the demands life
can throw at a person.
Through it all, she has
maintained a positive attitude. Her performance
and commitment to customer service have
earned her numerous accolades from her
director of rehabilitation regarding her patient interaction, productivity, and eagerness
to learn more about her chosen profession.
From the first time you meet Janice, the
pride she takes in her work product and in
providing for her child is readily apparent.”
Nominated by: Kimberly Mayhue,
Consultant – Allied
Jacque Anderson, RN, BLS, ACLS, NRP,
AWHONN, FHM
LRS Healthcare
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Years Traveling: 9
“Jacque is a phenomenal
labor and delivery RN. I
have had the pleasure to
work with her over the
last 10 years. She is the
epitome of what a travel
RN should be—profesHealthcareTraveler.com
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sional, dependable, and a great communicator. Jacque is a valuable asset to our team.”
Nominated by: Eric Renteria, National
Staffing Manager
Anthony Anicete, BS, PT
trustaff
Discipline: Physical Therapy
Specialty: Outpatient, Home Health, Skilled
Nursing
Years Traveling: 4
“Anthony has been traveling with us since
October 2009. He has received excellent
references from all the
facilities where he has
practiced and has been
asked to extend nearly
every assignment. Anthony is an exemplary professional who exceeds all
expectations. His current
supervisor says, ‘We receive his time sheet
on time every week, and he is quick to get
in any and all documents needed to stay
compliant. It has been an absolute pleasure
working with Anthony.’”
Nominated by: Jennifer Kovner, Allied
Recruiter
Michelle Barnes, RN, PALS, EKG, NRP,
ACLS, BLS, TNCC
Aureus Medical Group
Specialty: Emergency
Years Traveling: 9
“Michelle is a delight to work with in every
sense of the word. No matter the shift she
is assigned, she brings
a refreshingly positive
outlook on life and her
bubbly personality.
Whether she is working
in a pediatric emergency
department (ED) or
busy trauma setting,
Michelle remains the picture of calm, cool,
and collected. Her smile and attitude are
contagious, and the patients and staff view
her as one of the very best ED RNs around.
She has a strong work ethic and willingly
changes her schedule to accommodate the
needs of the facility and department.”
Nominated by: Lisa Cornett, Account
Manager
August 2009 and has excellent references.
Though she was an OR technologist when
she started accepting
assignments with us —
thanks to her drive and
ambition to learn more
— Dana picked up skills
as a CVOR tech. She is
the sole provider for her
family. For every assignment, she travels with her husband and
three young children who range in age from
1 to 10. I had the opportunity to meet Dana
and her family in person. She has a huge
heart, and treats her patients and coworkers
with nothing but love.”
Nominated by: Patrick Fuerstenau,
Brand Craftsman
Ruth Bonner, BSN, RN
Quik Travel Staffing
Specialty: Acute and Chronic Dialysis, Nephrology
Years Traveling: 5
“Ruth is a highly reliable dialysis travel
nurse. She is charge capable, always ready
to help teams, highly
organized, and a strong
patient advocate with a
can-do attitude. Ruth has
always impressed her
teams and continually
gets requests to extend
her assignments.”
Nominated by: Belinda Pagliaro, Vice
President
Wayne Browder, RCIS, RRT
CuraMed Staffing
Discipline: Respiratory Therapy
Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
Years Traveling: 6
“Wayne is hardworking and extremely dedicated to patient care. He is always upbeat
and carries a positive
attitude, no matter the
circumstances. His wit
and sense of humor are
constantly brightening
our days.”
Nominated by: Shannon Sutton, Director
Dana Beagle, CST
Medical Solutions
Discipline: Surgical Technology
Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room
Years Traveling: 6
“Dana has been a traveler with us since
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Lauren Chetney, PT
Onward Healthcare
Specialty: Skilled Nursing
Years Traveling: 2.5
“Lauren has been with our company since
she graduated from Daeman College. She
is extremely loyal to our
company and just as reliable to her facilities when
on assignment. Lauren
is exceptionally hardworking and dedicated
to her patients. She has
been asked to return by
all placements and is a true representative
of the best of the best. We are fortunate to
have such a dedicated PT on our staff and
appreciate all that she does.”
Nominated by: Barb Johnson, Recruitment Manager
dependable and punctual, and she handles
all situations with complete professionalism.
Dawn is a great team player and huge patient
advocate. We cannot thank her enough for
her outstanding patient care, and we look
forward to our continued relationship.”
Nominated by: Steve Williams, Staffing Coordinator
Kelly Cordle, RN, ACLS, NRP
Meridian Medical Staffing
Years Traveling: 3
“Kelly is a fantastic traveler. Her manager
and everyone at the facility love her, and
we certainly appreciate
the way she represents
our company. She has
worked for our company
for close to three years
non-stop, and we are
grateful for her loyalty.”
Kim Cluck, RN, ACLA, CPR, PALS
Nominated by: Mark
Holloway, Director of Client Services
Emergency
Judith Crowe, RN
“Kim is confident in her ability do her
job. She quickly adapts to the hospital’s
environment and puts
her patient’s needs first.
Having a good personality and getting along with
coworkers and doctors
is very important to a
traveler’s success, and
Kim quickly develops a
great repartee with her peers and patients.
Her roll-up-your-sleeves attitude is reflected
in the perfect and near perfect nurse evaluations she receives from contract facilities.
She loves working as a travel nurse and
enjoys seeing the country. When it comes to
what you want in a traveler, Kim fits the bill.”
“Judy is beyond amazing. She always has
a positive outlook, and it radiates into her
work. I have found it
impossible not to smile
when I talk to her. And
I can only begin to
imagine the impact she
makes on her peers and
patients. She has such
a great outlook on life,
patient care, and her work ethic. Judy is very
approachable and easy to work with. The
feedback we receive about her is always
positive, and doctors love her and request
her by name. If I could clone Judy, I would.”
Fastaff Travel Nursing
Specialty: Intensive Care, Coronary Care,
Years Traveling: 8
Nominated by: Titus Thomas, Senior
Nurse Recruiter
Dawn Cole, RN, BLS, ENA, NRP
TaleMed
Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care
Years Traveling: 1
“Dawn has been an accomplished traveler
with our company for over a year. She has
surpassed her duties at all
facilities with great reviews
from nurse managers and
patients’ families alike. We
always have the utmost
confidence in Dawn to get
the job done. She is very
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NursesRx
Specialty: Operating Room
Years Traveling: 14
Nominated by: Melanie Douglas,
Recruitment Manager
Lisa Currie, RN, BLS, ACLS
Sagent Healthstaff
Specialty: Intensive Care
Years Traveling: 6
“Lisa has worked for our company numerous times and always represents us flawlessly. She is a true team
player who is very strong
clinically. Lisa is joy to
work with.”
Nominated by:
Drenan McQuillan,
Northeast Account
Manager
Devon Denny, OT
Jackson Therapy Partners
Years Traveling: 2
“Devon is an exceptional traveler. I know
time after time that
wherever she works, she
will be adored. In the
two years she has been
working with me, she has
never had a single complaint lodged against her.
She is a model OT, and I
wish all of my therapists were like Devon.”
Nominated by: Ana Bayolo, National
Recruiter
Jacob Ebersole, RN, ACLS, BCLS, and
Kevin Houck (shown), RN, ACLS, BCLS
Onward Healthcare
Specialty: Intensive Care, Coronary Care,
Cardiovascular Intensive Care
Years Traveling: 3+ and 5+, respectively
“Kevin and Jacob are two individuals, but
come as a package deal. They practice
nursing with the utmost
professionalism, abiding
to strict ethics and morals,
and possessing exceptional clinical knowledge
and dedication to their
patients. What makes this
dynamic duo even more
amazing is their passion to excel ‘off the
nursing field.’ They’ve entered the Iron Man
Competition for the last two years, training
and preparing extensively for these events.
Last, but certainly not least, they are great
family men. In every aspect of their lives,
they make sure everything is well balanced
and held to the highest standard.”
Nominated by: Lana Braunstein,
Recruitment Manager
Vander Fields, SLP
Delta Flex Providers
Discipline: Speech-Language Pathology
Years Traveling: 3
“When I began working with Vander three
years ago, he had recently graduated and was
at his first job. He has been a rock star. Any
setting, any location, he is up for the challenge. Five state licenses and 17 assignments
later, Vander has received
a permanent position offer at almost every assignment, along with glowing
performance evaluations.
He is asked for by name.
My account managers
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track his end date so they know exactly when
he is available for his next assignment; they
fight for his interview. Please accept this nomination for Vander as a Traveler of the Year.”
Nominated by: Jeff Andersen, Recruiting Consultant
Charles Fisackerly, BSN, RN, BLS, ACLS,
PALS
TGhealthcare
Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room
Years Traveling: 2
Salome Kalibbala, RN, NRP, ACLS
Cross Country TravCorps
Years Traveling: 16
“Salome is the ultimate professional. She is extremely flexible and pleasant, even when faced
with the unexpected. Salome has worked
in large and small facilities and thrives in a
busy environment. But most important, she
never loses sight of the impact she has on the
patients who count on her. Salome has been
heralded by our client
facilities for her excellent
nursing skills, willingness
to go above the call of
duty, and her contribution
to the teamwork on the
unit. I feel very fortunate
to work with her.”
Nominated by: Vicki McDougall,
Placement Consultant
“Chuck is an exceptional nurse and person.
I consistently receive positive feedback
from our clients that, besides having an
excellent skills set, Chuck always goes
above and beyond for colleagues and
patients alike. He has received numerous
hospital recognitions as a traveler for acts
of kindness as small as bringing pizza in to
coworkers who had to stay late for a case
to coming in for cases when he wasn’t
even on call. Chuck’s caring personality,
solid skills set, and team-player attitude
truly make him one of a kind.”
Nominated by: Hannah Bryant,
Senior Account Manager
Kate Fuess, DPT
Specialty: Home Care/Acute Care
Years Traveling: 6
“Kate has proven herself to be a true gem
of a traveler. She has stepped outside of her
comfort level and has
grown to love it. Kate
has taken assignments
in hospital-based settings and has expanded
her skill set to include
home-based therapy.
She is valued by all of
her coworkers and managers for her continuous flexibility, adaptability, and overall love
for her profession. I am proud to nominate
her as our Traveler of the Year.”
Nominated by: Jennifer Kelley,
Recruiter
John Green, RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care
Years Traveling: 2
“John is an exemplary traveler. He is an
extremely talented nurse, highly dependable, and an all around great person.”
Nominated by: Lindsay Carter, Recruitment Manager
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Tylene Law, MSN, RN
Medical Solutions
Years Traveling: 2
“Tylene has traveled with us exclusively
since March 2010. She is one of the most
professional nurses I’ve
ever worked with. She
earned her BSN with
honors in 2005 and her
MSN degree with honors
in 2007. While working
as a permanent staff RN
in Arkansas, she was a
preceptor and trainer for newer ICU nurses.
This leadership ability really transferred well
to travel nursing. She consistently works at
improving her clinical skills; is open to feedback; and has a warm, genuine personality.
She has been asked to extend or sign on
full-time at every travel assignment she has
taken.“
Nominated by: Patrick Fuerstenau,
Brand Craftsman
Latoya Leeks
On Assignment Allied Travel
Discipline: Surgical Technology
Specialty: da Vinci Robotics, Orthopedics,
Trauma, Urology, General Surgeries
Years Traveling: 2
“Latoya holds a total of 12 years healthcare
experience — seven years as a surgical
technician and five years
as a sterile processing
technician. She has traveled with our company
for the last two years
and has driven coast to
coast four times. Our
clients continue to be
impressed with her professionalism and
skill level. Latoya has worked in large Level
I trauma centers as well as small critical access hospitals and is easily able to
assimilate to any environment. I am very
proud to be her recruiter and help facilitate
her continued success in the healthcare
traveling industry.”
Nominated by: Samantha Smith,
Recruiter
Kareen Malcolm, RN, BLS, ACLS, NRP,
AWHONN
Rise Medical Staffing
Years Traveling: 2
“I have had the pleasure of working with
Kareen for the past two years. She holds
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standards in her work.
Kareen is consistently
professional and respectful to all patients
and hospital staff. She
clearly has a passion for
nursing and comports
herself with a measure of grace that extends
beyond most people. Kareen truly works
hard to create a meaningful experience for
herself, her patients, and her colleagues. I
am extremely grateful for the opportunity to
work with Kareen, and believe she is most
deserving of this honor.”
Nominated by: Miles Mattern, Senior
Recruiter
Mindy Martinez, BSN, RN, ACLS, BLS
Medical Express
Specialty: PCU, Telemetry, Medical/Surgical
Years Traveling: 12
“Mindy has been with
our company for over 10
years. She can always be
counted on to be very
professional and continually gets rave reviews for
each assignment. It has
been a pleasure to have
Mindy as part our family.”
Nominated by: Brandi Gallegos, Recruitment Manager
Amanda McGee, RN
Medical Staffing Network
Years Traveling: 2
“Amanda has accepted assignments with
us since November 2010. She excelled in
her first travel assignment at one of our
partnership facilities,
Santa Rosa Memorial, and was asked to
extend her contract
several times. Her
nurse managers called
her ‘super wonderful’ and ‘brilliant,’ and
even tried to keep her on full-time. Loyal
to our company, Amanda then traveled
to Medical Center of Central Georgia and
won the hospital’s prestigious ‘Strawberry
Award.’ It’s an award given for dedication
to customer service and was accompanied
by a glowing letter from the family of one
of Amanda’s patients in the Trauma ICU.”
Daniel McGrath, RN, ACLS, BLS, NRP,
PALS, CEN
50 States Staffing
Years Traveling: 1
“Dan stands out as an exceptional traveler and has completed five consecutive
assignments over
the last year with our
company — the first and
only one he has worked
with. He never takes
time off, works as much
overtime as requested,
and even started a new
assignment by attending the orientation on
his day off. Dan acclimates to every new
emergency department and technology/
charting with ease, and enjoys meeting new
people. He believes he makes a difference
in patients’ lives, and makes time to comfort
and educate his patients and their families
to help transition them when going back
home.”
Nominated by: Kristin Zandee, Senior
Consultant
Kim Mills, RN, ASN
CoreMedical Group
Years Traveling: 6
“‘Kim is professional and nice to work with,
communicates well, and practices safe
patient care.’ Those are
just a few things Kim
Mills’ post-placement
references say about her.
I know her as a laidback,
easy-going, animalloving friend. She is the
exact type of travel nurse
we love to represent due to her reliability,
integrity, and strong clinical skills. Kim will
be attending her first ClubCore Med trip
(second time qualifying) this March after
successfully completing nearly seven assignments in the last two years. I hope to have
many more years representing Kim as an
exceptional travel nurse.”
Nominated by: Lori Taggart, Nurse
Recruiter
Nominated by: Kim Woodford, Recruiter
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Lacey Morris, ADN, RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS
The Quest Group
Years Traveling: 2
“Dependability, flexibility, and teamwork
are the qualities Lacey displays. Our clients
and our team enjoy her
positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
Each assignment Lacey
completes has been with
outstanding performance
evaluations, specifically
recognizing quality patient outcomes. Lacey is
originally from Mississippi and radiates true
Southern hospitality. We appreciate all you
do and your contributions, Lacey.”
Nominated by: Stan Moffatt, Director
of Business Development and Recruitment
Jennifer Murnin, PTA
Lottie Neubert, RN, ACLS, BLS
“Jennifer is dedicated, hardworking, and
adaptable. She started her travel career
as a new graduate and
landed her first assignment in south Texas.
After spending a year
there, she moved back
to California to take
another assignment in
a setting where she had
little to no discipline experience. Jennifer
always jumps right in and has an immediate
impact with the facility. Constantly praised
for her ability to ramp up quickly for any
position she is given, she consistently scores
above the expected 90 percent productivity
level and is always open and willing to travel
to new places in any discipline.”
Years Traveling: 2
LiquidAgents Healthcare
Specialty: Skilled Nursing, Pediatrics
Years Traveling: 2
Nominated by: Jered Furrh, Senior
Recruiter
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Specialty: Telemetry, Cardiovascular Intensive Care
“Lottie has completed 10 travel assignments with our company since June 2010
in Missouri, Hawaii, and
Maryland. She was, in
fact, so well liked at the
Hawaii facility she agreed
to return for a 6-month
assignment through May
2013. Her work ethic is
exceptional, and she is
always positive and full of energy. Our vice
president of recruitment’s email to Lottie,
regarding her evaluations, speaks for itself.
‘…I know that there are many demands on
you as a traveler and that client facilities and
permanent staff have very high expectations. It is evident that you exceed those
demands and expectations.’”
Nominated by: Jennie Raynor, Senior
Consultant
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Roberta Nicholson, RN
MedSource DBA MedSource Travelers
Years Traveling: 6
“Roberta is the ideal travel nurse. Her extensive knowledge base, adaptability, work
ethic, and personality
combine to make her a
welcome addition to any
cath lab. It is RN travelers
like Roberta who give
our company its valued
reputation. We are very
proud to have her as part
of our family.”
Nominated by: Gary Sunday, Recruiter
Margaret O’Leary, BSN, RN
On Assignment Nurse Travel
Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care
Years Traveling: 2
“Maggie is an exceptional RN providing
high-quality care for the most critical
babies. She has received
nothing short of
exceptional evaluations
and does a great job
representing both our
company and the entire
nurse travel industry.
As one manager put it,
‘She not only has an excellent knowledge
base of the NICU, but also does a great job
working with the parents? Need a strong
Level III NICU nurse? Maggie is your RN.
Any NICU would be lucky to have her; I
know we are.”
Nominated by: Michael Anadio, Recruiting Team Lead
Gail Paradis, RN
American Mobile Healthcare
Years Traveling: 2
“Gail goes above and beyond as a traveler.
She is a great representation of the type
of nurses we provide to
our clients. Gail receives
superior references
from every facility and is
always asked to extend
her contract. She is a
joy to work with, always
positive, willing to go
where ever she is needed, and pleasant.
Gail has a great work ethic and enjoys her
job. I am positive she makes a big impact on
her patients’ and coworkers’ lives. Gail has
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been traveling with our company for two
years now, and we are lucky to have her.”
Nominated by: Lorena Brunson, Recruitment Manager
Wilson Phillips, RNFA, BLS, ACLS, CNOR
Travel Nurse across America
Years Traveling: 10
“Wilson has over 20 years experience
and is simply one of the best travelers I
have ever had the pleasure of working
with. His qualifications are outstanding,
and he is flexible, realistic in his expectations, and always rocks on interviews. He
has been on several assignments with us
and every time, he exceeds expectations
with his knowledge and professionalism.
Wilson gets along with everyone and the
facilities love him. He is genuinely just a
great guy.”
Nominated by: Derek King, Director of
Recruiting
Linda Pollitt, RN, NRP, ACLS
Randstad Healthcare
Years Traveling: 7
“I have had the pleasure to work with Linda
over the past two years. She is among the
most delightful, kind people I know. Linda
is dedicated to travel nursing and providing
exceptional patient care. She exudes all the
characteristics that are
required in a great travel
nurse. A team player,
she is hardworking, a
fast learner, flexible,
and dependable. She is
regularly asked back by
facilities where she has
previously practiced, and her recommendations are always outstanding. I am so proud
to be able to work with Linda, and to have
her as part of our team.”
Nominated by: Amanda Belloff, Senior Recruitment Manager
Cheryl Reed, PT, BLS
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Years Traveling: 2
“Cheryl is a traveler who stands out as a
beacon of what it means to serve others.
A physical therapist, she travels with us in
Texas for six months of the year. For the remainder of the year, Cheryl lives in Ecuador
and operates an organic coffee farm. By
working with our allied
team, she is able to fulfill
both of her passions: a
clinical medical practice
and organic farming to
assist the indigenous
peoples of Ecuador. She
has indicated numerous
times that she loves both worlds and appreciates the flexibility she has by working
with us.”
Consultant - Allied
Khimea Sayles, RN
NovaPro Staffing
Years Traveling: 3
“Khimea is a wonderful
nurse with a lot of compassion for her patients.
She provides excellent
patient care and our
facilities would welcome
her back anytime. We
look forward to working
closely with Khimea for many more years
and keeping her in our family.”
Nominated by: Krista McIntosh and
Kristen Hunt, Senior Recruiters
Donna Seyer, ADN, RN
trustaff
Years Traveling: 2
“Donna has worked with us since September 2010. She has traveled to Colorado,
Texas, and California
over the past two years.
All of the medical facilities she has been placed
at appreciate her and
request her to extend.
I have been given the
honor to get to know
Donna both personally and professionally.
She has been a nurse for nearly 10 years.
As a traveler, she is highly skilled, extremely
reliable, and keeps in communication with
me on a regular basis. On a personal notes,
she has tremendous strength and a positive
attitude — qualities that make her an amazing traveler.”
Nominated by: Kara Schaufert, Lead
Nurse Recruiter
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Elaine Sherman, RDMS (AB)(OB)
Club Staffing
Discipline: Sonography
“Elaine is one of those exceptional healthcare
professionals every facility keeps asking back.
In the year and a half
that she’s been traveling,
she has spent most of
her time in a prestigious
facility in California. They
just do not want her to go
home. Elaine is compassionate and passionate
with all her patients. She is considered staff at
the facilities where she works and regarded
highly. Here’s to Elaine. All healthcare professionals should strive to her standard of excellence. It is a pleasure working with her.”
Nominated by: Cyndi Stamler, Regional Vice President
Shelia Shoemake, RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS,
TNCC
Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group
Years Traveling: 2
“Shelia started her very first assignment
with our company back in August 2010.
She has been traveling
with us ever since. Shelia
has taken assignments
in North Carolina, Arizona, Texas, Virginia, and
Florida. She is a true professional and extremely
hardworking. A reliable,
competent, and caring nurse, Shelia travels
to see the country and always makes the
most of each experience. She is more than a
traveler, she is a friend.”
children. He is starting a non-profit that will
achieve this for people all over the world.”
Nominated by: Joshua Bourdon, Allied Recruiting Manager
Darryl Silwedel, BSN, RN
NurseChoice
Years Traveling: 11
“Darryl is every recruiter’s dream traveler.
He is the most respectful, flexible, easy-going person I have worked with and is willing
to help in any way needed. Open to trying
new environments and locations, he truly
takes advantage of each travel assignment
to learn something new. Darryl is always
positive and willing to help out as needed,
whether through floating, taking an opposite shift, or picking up extra shifts. I always
receive positive feedback from his contract
facilities as well as his fellow travelers. He
makes my job that much more enjoyable; I
feel very lucky to work with him.”
“Joshua is a highly self-motivated professional. He is committed to excellence in
every aspect of his life.
Joshua is applying to
11 medical schools in
California with hopes of
pursuing ‘excellence in
medicine.’ He recently
returned from a humanitarian mission in Peru
where, for the first time, was able to bring
physical therapy into the lives of many
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Years Traveling: 18
“Judy has been an exemplary traveler with
our company for 13-plus years. But above
all else, she is a superb clinician. She gives
the best possible care to her patients, day
in and day out. Although her primary unit
has been pediatric oncology, this year, she
is challenging herself to perform in more
diverse settings — from oncology clinics
to interventional radiology. A true traveler
at heart, she has taken assignments in
Michigan, Ohio, California, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Florida, Vermont, and now
her current favorite, New York. Judy is an
outstanding traveler and a great asset to
us all.”
Nominated by: Jason Iannotti, Senior
Placement Consultant/Team Leader
Joseph Tadrzynski, COTA
Ania Siwczak, ADN, RN, ACLS, BLS,
PALS, TNCC
“Time and time again, Joe demonstrates
why he is an in-demand occupational
therapy assistant. Beyond his skills, his performance appraisals consistently rave about
his dedication; dependability; flexibility;
cheerful, caring nature;
and contagious, comforting laugh. He makes such
a positive impact that he
is asked back to facilities
by name. We have also
received multiple communications describing
how much Joe has made a difference and
touched the lives of his patients. Joe is an
extraordinary occupational therapy professional and we are fortunate to have him as
part of our family.”
HRN Services
Years Traveling: 4
“Ania is the best travel nurse I have worked
with so far. She is reliable, hardworking, and
excellent overall. Her
evaluations are 100
percent, always.”
Nominated by: Diana
Kulikyan, Recruitment
Coordinator
Linda Stark, BSN, RN
CoreMedical Group
Years Traveling: 2
MedStaff Healthcare Solutions
Specialty: Pediatrics, Oncology, Interven-
Nominated by: Catherine Beaman,
Recruiter
Nominated by: Tara Smith, Recruiter
Joshua Sigsworth, DPT
Judy Struyk, RN, PALS, BLS
Foundation Medical Staffing
Specialty: Dialysis
“Linda has been working with our company and me for over a year and is on her
seventh assignment.
She is very reliable and
loyal, and goes straight
from one assignment to
the next. Linda will go
anywhere we need her.
She is a great representation of our company and
we love her.”
Nominated by: Brittany Dean, Dialysis
Consultant
Years Traveling: 5
Nominated by: Jonathan Meyer, Account Manager
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2012 RECRUITERS OF THE YEAR
how us a successful, happy healthcare
professionally.
traveler and we’ll show you a mobile
This year, we salute 61 extraordinary agents of
provider who has been assisted by a
the healthcare staffing industry. To acknowledge
dedicated staffing representative.
their commitment to professionals traveling
As countless travel nurses, therapists,
throughout the U.S. and beyond, we honor each with
and technologists will tell you, a reliable, devoted
a personalized, frameable certificate, and deserved
recruiter can make or break an assignment. Good
recognition.
recruiters work tirelessly in their occupation to get
travelers where they want to go — physically and
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So join us as we celebrate 2012’s Recruiters
of the Year.
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Vincent Batza
Recruiting Manager (Nursing)
CoreMedical Group
“Vinny always has my back. He also
has a new assignment ready to go
every time.”
Ana Bayolo
National Recruiter
Jackson Therapy Partners
“Ana has been the very best from the
beginning. She stepped in when my
original recruiter moved on and never
missed a beat. Ana has gone out of her
way over and over to get me placed
where I want to be, with the amenities I desire, every
single time I’ve gone to a new assignment. She is always
responsive, a terrific problem solver, and extremely great
to work with. Because of Ana, I’ve only worked with one
company during the two years I’ve been a traveler.”
Steve Beyer
Senior Personal Placement Consultant
MedStaff Healthcare Solutions
“Steve is the best recruiter a traveler
could ever hope for. He works incredibly hard on my behalf but is laid back
in his demeanor, which is a big plus
for me.”
Annette Bolster
Recruitment Manager
Cirrus Medical Staffing
“Annette always finds the best assignments for me and takes care of my
needs. My career has grown by leaps
and bounds since we started working
together.”
Reye Bosby
Recruitment Specialist
Valley Healthcare Systems
“Reye has gone out of his way to make
everything work for me. He has taken
care of me and addressed all my concerns. Reye is a fine example of what a
recruiter should be.”
Joshua Bourdon
Recruiter Manager (Allied)
CoreMedical Group
“Josh has been the best recruiter I’ve
worked with. He is helpful and supportive, and he is available whenever
I need him. Josh keeps his word, and
is honest and upfront with everything.
He is super reliable; working with him has been great and
carefree.”
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Michael Bourlier
Nurse Recruiter
Jackson Nurse Professionals
“My recruiter, Michael, is so easy to
work with; he handles everything. I
have been traveling for 10 years, and
he is the best recruiter ever. Thanks,
Mike.”
Hannah Bryant
TGhealthcare
2011 – 2012 award recipient
“Hannah is an amazing and attentive
recruiter.”
Donna Bunch
Senior Recruiter
Trinity Healthcare Staffing
Group
“Donna has made my travel experience absolutely wonderful. I feel like
she always has my best interest at
heart. It has been a pleasure working
with her; she deserves this.”
Holly Caron
Area Staffing Manager
NovaPro Staffing
“I have been with Holly for three
years. She has taken care of so much.
I have felt safe and secure with my
assignments and my funds. If there are
any issues, she figures out a way to fix
them. As an example, when I was between assignments
longer than expected and needed insurance, Holly made
sure I was covered.”
Karen Carpino
Healthcare Recruiter Specialist
Parallon Workforce Management Solutions
“I have worked with Karen for two
years now; she is amazing. She knows
each one of ‘her nurses,’ as she calls
us, very well and even knows our
families and the things important to us. Each time I go on
an assignment, everything flows smoothly. And if there are
any hiccups, she handles them quickly. She checks on me
regularly and is so knowledgeable. I also just enjoy speaking with her, because she has such a great personality
and is so funny. I have worked with other travel company
recruiters, but love Karen more than anyone.”
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If you want to get in front of traveling healthcare professionals, it pays to be where they look: Healthcare Traveler magazine reaches 40,000* in print and digital.
“Healthcare Traveler is the best media channel to reach our
target market—the traveling healthcare professional.”
Here’s what Geoff Staub, managing director
of marketing & advertising at Cross Country
Healthcare, says about this publication:
“Healthcare Traveler magazine is the best
magazine for reaching travel healthcare
professionals.
“Whenever we’re launching a new brand
or promotion, we turn to Healthcare
Traveler to make a big splash as we know
our message will successfully reach our
target market.
“We use Healthcare Traveler for print,
e-mail blasts, and website banner ads.
It’s the best media channel to reach our
target market—the traveling healthcare
professional.
such as tip-ons and gatefolds.
“We know that if we have something
big to market or simply generate brand
awareness, we can turn to Healthcare
Traveler magazine to reach our target
audience.”
“We have had great success with
Healthcare Traveler using specialty ads
* Publisher’s own data, 2012
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Tina Cindric-Osuch
Nicole Clarke
Senior Division Manager, Travel
Nursing
Supplemental Health Care
2007 and 2009 – 2012 award recipient
“Tina is a wonderful recruiter. She
always looks out for me and listens to
what I have to say. I never wait long for
a return call after I’ve left her a message. Her main goal
seems to be everyone’s best interest and fit.”
Allied Placement Consultant
“Nicole goes out of her way to make
sure I have what I need for each assignment. She checks in several times
to ensure things are going well. It’s
nice to know when making changes
from place to place that someone is looking out for you
and has your back. I am so grateful to have Nicole as my
travel coordinator.”
Robin Clark
Senior Recruiter
The Right Solutions
“Being on the road can be stressful,
no doubt. But when you call your
recruiter and know things will be taken
care of, it is so much easier to handle.
Robin has never let me down. I have
had the pleasure of working with her on various assignments over the years and have never been disappointed.
Robin is there for me at any time, with whatever help is
needed.”
Donna Dickson
Senior Recruiter
Travel Nurse across America
2006, 2008, and 2012 award recipient
“I am new to travel, and Donna took
almost two hours to explain everything about the ins and outs of being
a travel nurse. She never complains
or is anything but cheerful—no matter how many times I
change my mind about where I want to go.”
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Lindsay Doherty
and hardworking. I have never seen this kind of dedication
from another recruiter. He puts my own needs before the
almighty dollar, and I love working with him. His company
is ethical, and he is just a true keeper.”
Senior Staffing Manager
Nightingale Healthcare
“Lindsay was there for me. She
responded to my questions and needs
promptly. And she has a great personality — a positive outlook and always
upbeat.”
Kristi Gleaves
Branch/Recruiting Manager
Baron HR Healthcare
2012 and 2012 award recipient
Cory Eikmeier
Senior Recruiter
RTG Medical
“Both on the phone and in person,
Cory is very professional and someone
with whom I am proud to be associated. He makes the time and effort
to keep in touch with me and ensures I am okay in most
every aspect of my life. He has a kind and concerned
heart, and puts forth a real effort to match the traveler
with the facility need.”
Dianne Elgin
Travel Coordinator
HRN Services Inc.
“In my opinion, Dianne consistently
goes beyond what other recruiters
might consider the normal scope
of responsibility. Without fail, she
shows genuine concern not only for
my satisfaction with contract arrangements and working
conditions, but also for my personal well-being. Dianne
addresses concerns and answers questions frequently
within minutes of receiving my query and often on weekends. Now, largely because of Dianne’s peerless service
and commitment to our professional relationship, I enjoy
working as a traveler and have no desire ever to return to
a staff nursing position.”
Jennifer Endres
Lead Nurse Recruiter
trustaff
“Jennifer is the best recruiter I ever
could have asked for. She is hardworking, reliable, courteous, and helpful.
Jennifer always responds to my
questions and needs in a prompt and
professional fashion. I am blessed to have her represent
me.”
Jered Furrh
Senior Recruiter
“Jered is the best recruiter I have ever
worked with. He has my best interest at
heart and will go to bat for me in any
situation. Always available by business
phone or personal cell, Jered is reliable
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“I have worked with Kristi since early
2011. She has placed me at four different facilities; they were all great. Kristi
always makes me very happy, and I
will always trust and use her.”
Lisa Goering Beres
Senior Recruiter
Emerald Health Services
“Lisa is amazing. She will bend over backwards to help
you get what you want out of your assignments. She is a
great person and a good friend.”
Marci L. Grant
Senior Recruiter National Travel
“Marci has been with her company
for many years and is always there for
us with answers. She is bright, funny,
and very loyal, and she deserves this
honor. Marci makes us feel like family; she goes out of her
way to make sure I work as much as I wish and is always
available for anything I need. Marci is the biggest reason I
have worked full time with her company since 2005.”
Brian Graves
Senior Healthcare Recruiter (allied)
PPR Healthcare Staffing
“Brian frequently checks in to be sure
I am happy and satisfied with my
placement. He always wants to know
if there is anything he can do to help
and/or whether there’s support he can
provide.”
Lindsay Graves
Senior Healthcare Recruiter (nursing)
PPR Healthcare Staffing
“Lindsay not only made a first great
impression, but also continues to keep
me motivated. She finds top-of-theline opportunities, which are helping
me build my resume and career as a
nurse. Lindsay cares enough to speak with me everyday,
and confirm or change any concerns I may have. And with
her team, she ensures I am safe, happy, and comfortable
wherever I may go. Thanks, Lindsay, for facilitating my
dream of travel nursing in my 20s.”
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Whitney Holtzclaw
National Account Manager
Sunbelt Staffing
“A recruiter can make or break a
traveler. Whitney makes my traveling
experience sensational because of her
attention to the details that are important to me. Motivated and travelersavvy, she makes me feel as if I am the only person for
whom she has to work and find new opportunities.”
Brigitte Jackson
Senior Recruiter
Fastaff Travel Nursing
Dijana Lesh
Senior Placement Consultant, Nursing
2003, 2006, and 2008 – 2012 award
recipient
“My sister-in-law recommended
Dijana to me. She had taken numerous assignments through Dijana
and had nothing but praise for her. Now, having
worked with her myself, I couldn’t be more
satisfied. Dijana has been an advocate for me as
a professional, and she is reliable, efficient, and
knowledgeable. It is such a comfort to know she
is working behind the scenes and available when I
need her. Thank you, Dijana.”
2005 – 2007 and 2012 award recipient
“Brigitte has been my recruiter for
about 10 years, and I absolutely love
her. She should be praised and commended for her excellent work. Brigitte is not just a recruiter; she’s also a very caring person.
She calls periodically to make sure I’m doing okay and
see if I need anything. I have no worries before or during
an assignment because Brigitte takes care of everything.
My file is always up-to-date, and it’s a relief knowing I can
thoroughly trust her. She even stayed over at work one
day trying to locate a LabQuest for me at the last minute.”
Alicia Keffel
Senior Executive Recruiter
FlexCare Medical Staffing
“As a first-time traveler, I was apprehensive and full of questions. Alicia
was amazing. She guided me through
the process and facilitated my success
every step of the way. I hope to continue travel nursing for years to come. And I will be forever
grateful to Alicia for her support and patience.”
Michele Kluger Loebl
Senior Recruiter
RNnetwork
“Michele is great. She has been honest with me and has worked hard to
make sure I’ve been happy. I love that
she calls me every Friday just to say,
‘Happy Friday.’ It really shows she cares.”
Amy Layton
Vice President of Travel Division
Alliant/First Assist Staffing
“Amy was my recruiter for my assignment with her company. She was more
than helpful; she is knowledgeable,
positive, funny, and great.”
Todd Livingston
Account Manager
OneStaff Medical
“Todd is wonderfully understanding
and always there when I need him. A
real human being, he is interested in
my personal life and welfare.”
Crystal Lovato
Manager of Recruitment
Freedom Healthcare Staffing
“Crystal is true and honest. She has been available to
answer any questions when I’ve been on contract as well
as anytime I’m in need of advice/information.”
Kristine Mallin
Senior Recruitment Specialist (Allied)
Onward Healthcare
“Kristine is always positive and helpful. She gives us options that perhaps
we hadn’t considered. Kristine rocks; I
wouldn’t trade her for anyone else.”
Lindsay Manes
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Randstad Healthcare
“Lindsay is the most energetic and
personable recruiter. It has been my
pleasure to work with her. She is kind
and caring, and attentive to my needs. I
have worked with other nurses who are
under her leadership, and we have a general consensus that
she is fabulous. Thank you, Lindsay.”
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Miles Mattern
Erik Mockelstrom
Senior Recruiter/Team Lead
Rise Medical Staffing
Triage Nursing, LLC/Triage
Staffing, Inc.
“Miles went the extra mile to ensure I
was placed. It was challenging because
I wanted to return from New Zealand to
work in the U.S. He worked hard, counseled me on what I needed to do, and followed through
until I had an assignment. I am grateful for his help and
happy to nominate him.”
Kimberly Mayhue
Allied Consultant
American Traveler Staffing
Professionals
“Kimberly goes above and beyond in
making sure everything goes smoothly
with each new assignment. She
answers emails and calls immediately,
even when it is her day off. In addition, she gives
suggestions, helps to problem solve, and even
searches for positions when it seems no options
are available. Her professionalism and caring
demeanor make her more than deserving of this
honor.”
Healthcare Recruiter
Fresenius Travel Nurses
“Janeen is always prompt, caring, and
enthusiastic. I have worked with her
on three assignments, and love her
friendly demeanor, which is extended
in all business and personal matters.
She is also going through pre-wedding arrangements,
so congrats, Janeen.”
Account Manager (Nursing)
“Melissa is my favorite recruiter ever.
She is friendly, informative, and helpful. Additionally, she is upfront with
the details so there are no surprises
when I arrive at an assignment facility.
Melissa has all the qualities I appreciate and look for in a
recruiter.”
Director
ADEX Medical Staffing, LLC
“I would like to nominate Ryan McGuire
for his dedication to act as a liaison for
the nurse. He works with me to find an
ideal assignment to fit my needs. Ryan
gives his personal attention to each
nurse as an individual, getting to know what she
may be looking for and how to best accommodate
her requests. Ryan is available, offering time and
attention as a recruiter before, during, and after an
assignment. It is this relationship that fosters my
recommendation to fellow travelers to explore opportunities with him.”
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“From our first conversation to my first
contract — and several years later — I
know I am at home. Erik is an intelligent,
thorough, and compassionate conductor of my career. I
literally put my life in his hands every day. He takes care
of my contracts with professionalism, keeps in contact
weekly, allows me to share my joy and frustrations, and
lets me take part in all aspects of my assignments. I am
not just a contract nurse; I am truly part of the team.
Thank you, Erik.”
Janeen Neale
Melissa McGowan
Ryan McGuire
Natalie Notko
Senior Recruiting Consultant
Delta Flex Travelers
“I spoke with many recruiters prior to
beginning my travel career; each had
many promising opportunities. But
after speaking with Natalie, I knew she
was the one for me. She is very detailed
and makes sure everything is in order for my first
day of work. Natalie calls every week to ensure all
is well and see if I need anything. She is committed to her travelers and available at anytime,
including weekends. With Natalie as my recruiter,
I just have to show up and go to work because she
handles the rest.”
Tammy Noto
Senior Recruitment Manager
American Mobile Healthcare
“Tammy is always very enthusiastic and
gets me excited for my next assignment
every time.”
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Dallas Pace
National Staffing Manager - Travel
Allied
Advance Med
“I have been a physical therapist assistant (PTA) for nearly 10 years and PTA
traveler for three years. Dallas is the
first recruiter who has taken the time to
go above and beyond to understand both my personal
and professional goals. He displays a high level of
attention to detail to make sure his placement matches
are beneficial to all parties. Dallas dedicates time to
ensure I feel comfortable throughout my assignment.
He consistently demonstrates integrity, good judgment,
and compassion, and I have referred other travelers to
him. I feel extremely fortunate to have Dallas Pace as
my recruiter.”
Cole Reller
Senior Career Consultant - Team Lead
Medical Solutions
“Cole is an amazing career consultant.
All I have to do is tell him when I am
ready to travel and usually within usually
a day or two, the interview is complete.”
Ann Marie Ruggiero
Allied Recruiter
trustaff
“Ann Marie has been my recruiter for
the past year. She has made herself
available to my fiancé (who travels
with me) and me. For instance, she
has given me her cell and home phone
numbers so I can reach her more quickly. She has served
as a mediator for me and provided me with guidance
concerning interviews and challenges with coworkers or
managers. Ann Marie is devoted to her profession and her
organization. She is fair and honest, and puts her travelers
first.”
April Sachau
Account Manager (Allied)
“April is a fantastic recruiter. She is always available if needed and promptly
responds to my requests.”
WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T
HAVE IT ALL?
An amazing opportunity awaits you
in Southwestern Arizona . . .
We have year-round sunny weather and a great working environment for
traveling healthcare professionals, plus lots of recreational opportunities to
enjoy during your free time. We offer the following comprehensive benefits:
It’s About
making time for yourself...
Relax...Let us take
care of the details.
• Competitive wages, including peak pay.
• Housing or a $500/month housing
allowance.
• 401 (k) with matching employer funds
up to 4%.
• Travel allowance of up to $800 each way
for actual miles traveled to and from
your assignment.
• Flexible scheduling and assignments
from three to nine months.
• Arizona is a member of the Nurse
Licensure Compact offering nurses
the ability to practice in multiple
states without applying for licensure
in each new state.
1.800.726.9862
[email protected]
www.yumaregional.org
“It’s About You”
1.800.245.9414
www.MeridianMedicalStaffing.com
We are an equal opportunity employer and support a drug-free and tobacco free work environment.
Circle #611 or go to www.healthcaretraveler.com/
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Wendy Saturn
Tina Swisher
Senior Recruitment Specialist (Nursing)
Onward Healthcare
“Wendy is attentive and willing to make
sure I locate contracts that suit my skills
and personality. She is always there
to offer advice and input regarding my
career development and the challenges
of being a working mom who travels.”
Recruiting Team Leader
Advantage RN
“Tina is always so upbeat, friendly, and
outgoing. I feel like she’s more of a friend
than a work acquaintance that I’ve never
actually met. She keeps in touch weekly
and responds very quickly to all of my correspondence. I feel
very secure as a traveler knowing she’s got my back.”
Jackie Sleddens
Career Consultant (Allied)
Medical Solutions
Rebecca Urtz
Account Manager
Fortus Group Travel
“Rebecca is professional and intuitive,
and she coordinates everything with
ease. All of my needs are taken care of
before I know I need them.”
“I have traveled with other companies
and have met no one better or more
kind, trustworthy, or hardworking than
Jackie. I recommend her to anyone
interested in healthcare travel.”
Annetra Walker-Shook
Senior Recruiting Consultant II
Club Staffing
“Annetra works very hard to find me
positions near my children. She checks
up on me regularly and is a great listener when I have grievances. Annetra
is super.”
Gary Sunday
Senior Recruiter
MedSource Travelers, LLC
“Gary always has the traveler’s best
interest in mind. He works diligently to
place professionals in a great location
and strives to meet all their needs —
even when they make a detour and then return.”
Kevin Walsh
Haleigh Sutherland
Staffing Consultant
CompHealth (Allied Health
Staffing, Salt Lake City)
“Haleigh is an excellent recruiter. She
knows the correct traveler for each assignment. If there are any issues while
I am on assignment, she takes care of
them right away and ensures I’m comfortable. Haleigh
is one of the main reasons I have worked with no other
agencies.”
Recruiting Manager
On Assignment Nurse Travel
“Kevin is always going above and
beyond to make sure I am happy,
taken care of, and having fun on my
assignments. He ensures the locations
I’m placed in are a good fit. Kevin is
quick to respond to my emails and phone calls. He
really listens to what I want in a contract and does
everything in his power to make sure I find a good fit.
I could not have a better recruiter and recommend
him to anyone thinking about traveling. Thanks,
Kevin.”
Dawn Sutton
Recruiter
On Assignment Allied Travel
“I began traveling as a surgical tech
thanks to Dawn. She made transitioning to contract work very easy. I have
had two great assignments; during the
second one, the facility opted to extend
thanks to Dawn’s ability to make good matches for my
skills. It has been a year of great experiences for me.”
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Camron Walters
Client Services Director
CuraMed Staffing
“Camron has really gone the extra mile
in my case. She is not only a good recruiter but also a good friend. Camron
never has a bad day and is always on
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2011 and 2012 award recipients
Kristin Zandee
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“Caroline is the most helpful person I
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and will try to resolve any issues that
arise to the best of her ability.”
Senior Consultant
American Traveler Staffing
Professionals
“I started off traveling only during the
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first week just to check on me. From the first phone call I
made to her company over 10 years ago, Kristin has proven
herself to be the best recruiter there is.”
Steve Williams
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TaleMed
“Steve is awesome. He takes the time to
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always finds travel placements that are
the perfect fit for me.”
Cindy Yates
Senior Recruiter
LiquidAgents Healthcare, LLC
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AN UP CLOSE AN PERSONAL LOOK
Relatively new, the iconic Dali Museum is just one of the many attactions in St. Petersburg.
Nicknamed the Sunshine City, St. Petersburg is the second largest
metropolis in the Tampa Bay area. Thanks to its vibrant art scene,
sunny attractions, and beach demeanor, the Florida locale was
ranked as the top mid-size city by American Style Magazine last year.
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At a Glance
Points of interest
Elevation: 44 feet above sea level
Paying homage to the imaginative
works of Salvador Dali, the Dali Museum opened in 2011 and presents a
one-of-a-kind experience for admirers
of the late Spanish surrealist. Housed
Average high temperature (June – August): 91°
Average low temperature (January – March): 56°
Annual precipitation: 49.58 inches
Population: 244,769 (estimated)
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Photo courtesy of Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater
t. Petersburg’s rich history can be
traced back to John C. Williams’
purchase of 2,500 acres of land
in 1876 and Peter Demens, a Russian
aristocrat who decided to extend his
railway onto Williams’ land. The city
was named in honor of Demens birthplace, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Its seaside location and ability to
market itself as a tourist destination
helped put St. Petersburg on the map.
Because the city’s natural and recreational amenities were crucial to its
tourism industry, development of the
waterfront became a high priority.
The early 20th century brought an
influx of land speculators and tourists
who poured capital into the city. This
cash flow enabled extensive public
improvements and new construction
that left behind a legacy of architectural style, which still inspires today’s
architectural design.
Today, St. Petersburg continues to
remain a popular vacation destination
hosting more than ten million visitors each year. While the city, which
celebrated its centennial in 2003, has
undergone many changes throughout
the years, its aesthetics, livability, and
appeal remain unchanged for visitors.
in a spectacular structure of concrete
and glass — one of the top buildings
to see before you die according to
AOL Travel News — it features works
from Dali’s entire career (1904-1989).
Included among the museum’s exhibits are drawings, sculptures, prints,
and 96 oil paintings. Open every day,
the museum has a café, theater, and
two outdoor gardens.
Founded by Margaret Acheson
Stuart, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)
opened to the public in 1965. Presenting an exceptional collection of art,
the museum continues its mission
to pursue excellence in art through
exhibitions and education. Its permanent collections include photography;
Greek and Roman antiquities; and
European, Asian, Pre-Columbian, and
American art. Current exhibitions include: Contemporary Prints by American Women: A Selection from the Gift
of Martha and Jim Sweeny; The Art of
Golf; Philip Pearlstein’s People, Places,
Things; and Forever in a Moment:
Nineteenth Century Photographs of
Egypt. Now open every day, MFA offers three different touring options
— group, docent-led, and school — a
museum store, and a café.
Founded in 1992, the Florida Holocaust Museum (FHM) honors the millions who died or suffered during the
Holocaust. Dedicated to educating the
public about the intrinsic value of human life in order to avert genocides,
FHM is one of the largest Holocaust
museums in the nation. Among the
museum’s permanent displays is History, Heritage and Hope, which fo-
Resources
St. Petersburg/Clearwater
Convention and Visitors Bureau
13805 58th St. N.
Suite 2-200
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 464-7200
visitstpeteclearwater.com
Florida Department of Health
2585 Merchants Row Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 245-4444
doh.state.fl.us
Florida Board of Nursing
(850) 245-4125
doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/index.html
Board of Occupational Therapy
(850) 245-4373
doh.state.fl.us/mqa/occupational/
index.html
Board of Respiratory Therapy
Practice
(850) 245-4373
doh.state.fl.us/mqa/respiratory/index.
html
Board of Physical Therapy
Practice
(850) 245-4373
doh.state.fl.us/mqa/physical/index.
html
cuses on the individual stories of local
survivors, using historic documents,
photos, and artifacts. Open daily,
FHM offers free tours on Wednesdays
and Sundays.
Noted for its arts community, the
city is often placed among the top 25
mid-size cities in the nation for the
arts. Formed through the merger of
the St. Petersburg Symphony and the
Tampa Philharmonic in 1968, the Florida Orchestra (FO) is based in the city
of St. Petersburg. Recognized as the
region’s premier performing arts institution, it is also considered among
the best orchestras in the nation. Entertaining, inspiring, and educating
residents of the Tampa Bay area, FO
performs approximately 100 concerts
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Major medical centers
Named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces in 2012 by Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg General Hospital (SPGH) is a 219-bed acute care facility with a reputation for
excellence. It opened its doors more than four decades ago and is home to a Joint
Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center by
the Society of Chest Pain Centers. SPGH’s specialty services include urology, robotic
surgery, and women’s services.
Featuring 395-beds, St. Anthony’s Hospital (SAH) is a member of the BayCare Health
System. Renowned as one of the area’s most technologically advanced medical facilities, it was the first hospital in the city to offer 3D HD surgical robot and digital mammography. Recently, it has been awarded The GuidelinesSM-Stroke (GWTG-Stroke)
Silver Performance Achievement Award by the American Stroke Association. For over
80 years, SAH has delivered a comprehensive range of services, from orthopedics to
joint replacement.
Founded in 1976, Northside Hospital & Heart Institute (NHHI) is a teaching hospital located in the heart of South Pinellas County. NHHI has been awarded a Gold
Performance Award for Stroke Care, as well as a Silver Performance Award for Coronary
Artery Disease by the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines program.
This 288-bed facility offers a wide range of services and is renowned for its neuroscience capabilities and spine institute.
The only specialty children’s hospital on Florida’s west coast, All Children’s Hospital
(ACH) was founded in 1926. This 231-bed facility is home to a nationally designated
Cystic Fibrosis Center and one of the busiest pediatric heart surgery programs in the
sunshine state. Its childhood cancer program is among the largest found in the southeast. The facility includes 12 state-of-the-art operating suites, a PICU, and a CVICU, as
well as 97-bed NICU that takes up an entire floor. Pediatric medical services include
blood and marrow transplant, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology,
and nephrology.
Dedicated to providing quality healthcare for residents of St. Petersburg and West
Central Florida, Bayfront Medical Center opened its doors in 1906. A member of the
Bayfront Health System, this 480-bed hospital is home to Pinellas County’s only trauma
center, the Bayflite medical helicopter program, and one of Florida’s most active,
accredited, adult-pediatric trauma center. It also boasts a Level III perinatal center and
Level II nursery for high-risk obstetrics.
Featuring 82 licensed beds, Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg is a long-term
acute care hospital that delivers care to medically complex patients requiring extended
hospital stays. Physicians, nurses, and therapists use a team approach to treat patients
suffering from one or more serious medical conditions. Among Kindred’s many services are complex wound care, pulmonary care, and rehabilitation.
annually including the Morning Masterworks, Tampa Bay Times Masterworks, Raymond James Pops, Coffee
Concert matinees, free Pops in the
Park shows, and educational youth
concerts.
Entering its fifth season, the St.
Petersburg Opera Company (SPOC), presents high quality, fully staged opera
productions. Primarily performing at
the historic Palladium Theatre, SPOC
makes opera accessible to audiences
throughout the Tampa Bay area. This
season includes three major productions and the return of the Evening
with the Maestro series.
Sites and highlights
The St. Petersburg’s piers have been an
attraction for locals and tourists since
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ognizable by its inverted pyramid shape, the Pier, is a fivestory marketplace featuring restaurants, shops, an observation deck, and the Pier Aquarium. Established in 1988, the
2,000-square-foot aquarium and marine education center
is located on the second level. Exhibits cover relevant marine issues, the monitoring of hurricanes, and animals that
live in Tampa Bay.
A four-acre botanical marvel, Sunken Gardens is a tranquil
retreat in the middle of the bustling city. Home to some of
the oldest tropical plants in the region, this 100-year-old
garden is the city’s oldest living museum. Open seven days
a week, the site features approximately 50,000 plants and
flowers, a walk-through aviary, a butterfly garden, and
winding paths.
Opened in 1997, the Florida Orange Groves Winery is the
state’s original tropical fruit winery and producer of
the only Florida wine allowed at Disney’s annual Epcot
International Food and Wine Festival. Today, this thirdgeneration, family-owned company produces more than 43
varieties of wine including award winning Key Lime and
Mango Momma. Open daily, visitors are welcome to come
by, take a tour, and partake in wine tastings.
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Bring the past to life with a stroll through St. Petersburg’s historic districts. Aside from presenting some of
Florida’s prime examples of Mediterranean Revival architecture, these districts, including Kenwood, Roser Park,
and Round Lake, are home to dozens of residences listed
on the National Historic Register. Guided walking tours
are offered on Saturdays by St. Petersburg Preservation.
With 361 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 74 degrees, it’s not surprising that a great deal
of the city’s top attractions can be found outdoors. St. Petersburg’s beaches are ranked among the best beaches in
the nation and are considered environmentally friendly. Ft.
Desoto Beach, off the city’s southern tip, is one of the most
celebrated beaches in the country because of its beautiful
coastline, assortment of water-related activities, great fishing, and sailing.
Sorts of sports
While some teams play in St. Petersburg proper and others
in Tampa, the area’s four professional sports teams represent the Tampa Bay Metropolitan area. Founded in 1998,
Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays play for the American League Eastern Division. The team’s regular season
runs from March through October, and their home venue
is Tropicana Field.
Members of the North American Soccer League
(NASL), the Tampa Bay Rowdies were founded in 2008.
The team plays locally at the Al Lang Stadium located
on the downtown waterfront. The NASL’s pre-season
starts in March, and the regular season runs from April
through early October.
Calling St. Petersburg home since 1977, the Bay Area
Pelicans Rugby Football Club is a member of the USA
Rugby’s Division II. Florida Cup Champions, the Pelicans play at Sawgrass Park. Their 2012-2013 season runs
from October through January; in the summer, the club
plays between July and August.
Home to three acclaimed municipal golf courses, as
well as several privately operated courses, St. Petersburg
offers a variety of options for golfers. Clubs like Twin
Brooks, Cypress Links, and Mangrove Bay offer exceptional, 18-hole courses created to suit golfers of all skill
levels. Amenities vary from club to club, but all offer
reasonable fees and pristine courses.
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Regarded as one of the nation’s most livable cities, St. Petersburg offers almost everything under the sun, literally.
It world-class museums, bountiful beaches, and first-rate
attractions make it a great destination for travelers. HT
Karin Marcus is a freelance writer living in North
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his structure is a tapestry of
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tower. The building serves as a center of
entertainment and learning, celebrating
urban life, and contemporary culture.
The landmark’s visitors aren’t merely
spectators, but essential participants,
animating it with movement as they
move to open balconies, on bridges,
stairs, and escalators that crisscross up
and down. When it was dedicated, VIPs
included Yoko Ono. Can you name it?
To qualify for this month’s giveaway — $100 Staples gift card — tell us the name of the pictured
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[email protected] or mail a postcard to our address. For complete contest information, see Official
Rules on page 38.
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1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE CHANCES OF WINNING.
2. To enter, eligible contestants should fill in the identity of this month’s image, including the city and state of
location, with the contestant’s name, address and phone number either: 1) on a postcard (approximate
size 4” x 6”) or, 2) via an e-mail. Mail postcard entries to Healthcare Traveler, Name It Contest, Great
Northern Corporate Center II, 24950 Country Club Blvd., Suite 200, North Olmsted, OH
44070. Submit e-mail entries electronically to [email protected] (only one entry per contestant
allowed). Faxed submissions will not be accepted. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not
be acknowledged or returned. Sponsor is not responsible for capturing late, lost, misdirected, damaged, or
illegible entries. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
3. All entries must be received no later than Dec. 15, 2012, at which time a winning entry will be drawn
randomly from a pool of correct responses. In the event no correct responses are received, a winning
entry will be drawn randomly from a pool of all responses timely received. The potential winner will be
contacted by phone or mail no later than two weeks from the drawing. If the potential winner does not
respond with 14 days after contact or does not return a required release within a specified time, Sponsor
reserves the right at Sponsor’s sole discretion to select an alternate. The winner may, in Sponsor’s sole
discretion, be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules and
release of liability and (where legal) publicity. Sponsor is not responsible for and shall not be liable for late,
lost, misdirected, or unsuccessful efforts to notify winners.
4. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Participants agree to be bound by
these rules and all decisions of the judges, which shall be final. By entering, all entrants agree to release
and hold harmless Advanstar Communications Inc., its sponsors and prize suppliers and their respective
parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and their respective employees, officers, directors, shareholders and agents,
from and against any and all claims, actions, and/or liability for any loss, damages, or injury whatsoever
(including, without limitation, any death or disability) relating to or arising in connection with entering
this sweepstakes or use or misuse of any prize awarded. By accepting a prize, winners grant Sponsor the
right to use and publish their names, and biographical information in any manner or media whatsoever
whether now known or hereafter devised, worldwide in perpetuity, for advertising, promotional and other
purposes in connection with this Sweepstakes without further compensation.
5. The prize is a Staples gift card, estimated retail value $100. All taxes on the prize are the sole responsibility of
the winner. Winner agrees that the prize is being provided “as is” and that Sponsor has neither made nor is in
any manner responsible for any warranty, representation or guarantee, either express or implied, in fact or in
law, related to the prize, including, without limitation, as to its quality, safety, mechanical condition or fitness.
Any warranty or guarantee on a prize (if any) is subject to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions therefore,
and winner agrees to look solely to such manufacturer for any such warranty or guarantee. Prizes are not
transferable. The winner may not make substitutions for the prizes, and the prizes are not redeemable for
cash value, but Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.
6. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel or modify the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof) if fraud or any
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Sponsor will select a winner in a random drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received up
until the time of impairment.
7. The attraction and its location will be announced in our February 2013 issue, along with the winner’s
name, city, and state.
8. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and at least
18 years of age. Persons in any of the following categories are NOT eligible to enter or win a prize: a)
Employees of Advanstar Communications Inc. and its prize suppliers and their respective parents,
affiliates, subsidiaries, b) contributors to and/or advertisers within Healthcare Traveler magazine; and
c) immediate family members or persons who reside in the same household as a person described in
this paragraph.
SPONSOR: Advanstar Communications Inc., Great Northern Corporate Center II, 24950 Country Club Blvd.,
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Answer to October’s contest
Death Valley,
Mojave Desert, Calif.
Congratulations to
Christy Foster
of Woodbine, Ga.,
winner of October’s
random prize drawing.
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the $100 Dillard’s gift
card.
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When in…
T H I N G S TO S E E A N D D O
Stockton, California
Visit the historic Bob Hope
Theatre. Fully renovated
in the late 1990s and early
2000s, the theater then
changed its name to honor
Bob Hope. Visitors can enjoy rich wood carvings and
murals in the lobby and
main chamber. With more
Bob Hope Theatre
than 2,100 seats, the Bob Hope
boasts three Wurlitzer pipe organs in the loft.
Take in the exhibits at the Haggin Museum. The inspiring
space has an art collection featuring works by noted 19thcentury painters Albert Bierstadt and Rosa Bonheur. The
history displays focus on the area’s past and former residents, including Charles Weber, Stockton’s founder.
Wander the Miracle Mile, an eclectic mix of boutique
shopping; original and locally-owned al fresco and fine
dining restaurants; a lively night life; and varied arts and
entertainment, and services district celebrating its 90th
anniversary in 2011. Miracle Mile is a great place to visit
whether you’re taking a stroll or shopping for something.
Root at Banner Island Ballpark, the home of the Stockton
Ports baseball team. Built in 2005, in Downtown Stockton,
the place where Lawrence Thayer’s famous poem “Casey
at the Bat” supposedly took place. Residents of Stockton,
known for a time as Mudville prior to incorporation in
1850, have laid claim to being the inspiration for the poem.
Explore Little Manila, which once spanned more than four
city blocks, although only three original buildings, the
Iloilo Circle and the Dimasalang House, and the Daguhoy
Lodge remain. Visitors find that the three remaining
structures preserve the Filipino history quite well. The stories, struggles, triumphs, and contributions of the Filipino
culture to Stockton’s growth can be traced back to this
fragment of the city’s history.
Come into contact with the Stockton Constructed Wetlands,
an attraction that allows you to see many of the area’s
creatures living in their natural habitat. The wetlands are
a haven for birdwatchers, so birders will definitely want to
bring along binoculars and cameras to capture glimpses
of the many winged wonders. The man-made wetland and
bird-watching area attracts roughly 55 bird species year
round. HT
Photo courtesy of the Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau
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WANT!
Cool stuff to browse, buy, or win
Stamped Leather Luggage Tag
Mesa Dreams
etsy.com/shop/MesaDreams
“My work is for those
who know what the
whispering voice of
the road sounds like,”
says Brandy Kayzakian-Rowe, proprietor
of Mesa Dreams.
Brandy’s father, a
mobile nurse, passed
the travel bug on to
his daughter when
she was a little girl. “In the ‘70s and ‘80s, my dad had a leatherworking shop. We traveled to amusement parks where he sold custommade belts and jewelry to happy tourists. I was able to go on all the
rides for free and spent time reading books behind the counter of my
parents’ shop. What more could a young girl ask for?”
Three years ago, Brandy opened her own ‘pop-up’ shop in the
form of an etsy store. She creates a beautiful array of leather goods,
including custom pieces, inspired by a love of drawing, design, and
reading. Travel is also a major muse. “I have lived in 32 places in 32
years,” Brandy relates. “I found the West and found myself.”
Her luggage tags are handmade, one-of-a-kind, leather art pieces that
have been hand carved, tooled, stamped, stained, dyed, and painted.
Brandy uses vegetable tanned leather and eco-flo non-toxic paints,
dyes, stains, and glues.
GEAR & GADGETS
Clever tools that simplify the travel lifestyle
BARNES & NOBLE NOOK SIMPLE
TOUCH, $99
The Barnes & Noble Nook
Simple Touch puts reading buffs
and their favorite books together.
The display lets you read as
if you were reading a book,
turning the pages as if it was a
hardback novel. It also features
a long battery life that lets you
read for more than two months
straight on just one charge. Take
advantage of the NOOK in-store
support, which is always free.
www.barnesandnoble.com/NOOK
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Did you know …
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day,
so there’s always time for a doughnut. No matter how you
slice it — or spell it for that matter — the creamy, chocolaty,
jelly-filled rounds of dough hit the spot in any location.
According to bonappetit.com, if you happen to be in the right
10 locations, you can get the best doughnuts in the country.
1. Bouchon Bakery, Yountville, Calif.
2. Dat Donuts, Chicago
3. Doughnut Plant, New York
4. Dynamo Donuts, San Francisco
5. Kane’s Donuts, Saugus,
Mass.
6. Mighty-O Donuts,
Seattle
7. Randy’s Donuts, Los
Angeles
8. Round Rock Donuts,
Round Rock, Texas
9. The Donut Shop, St.
Louis
10. Voodoo Doughnut,
MAGELLAN ROADMATE 2136T-LM,
$129.99
The Magellan
RoadMate
2136T-LM gets
real-time traffic
beamed to it
without you
having to pay
out additional
money, so,
no subscription fees are required. In this special bundle,
your GPS receiver has been serial number identified to
provide you with free map updates for as long as you own
the Roadmate GPS. You can also personalize your travel
experience with OneTouch icons of your favorite places and
searches.
www.magellangps.com
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Opportunity Showcase
F O R W I N T E R S TA F F I N G
Come
and experience
winter
season
like noOur
other.
This winter,
enjoy thea city
of San
Antonio.
city
celebrates
the
holiday
season
with
funEnjoy the city of San Antonio and all its local
filled events, including the lighting of the River
attractions.
Our city celebrates the holiday
Walk & the Holiday River Parade. Our downtown
season
fun filledsuch
events,
including
offers with
attractions
as the
Alamo, Market
the
lighting
ofauthentic
the River Walk
& thecuisine.
Square
and
Mexican
Holiday
River Parade.
downtown
Registered
Nurses Our
($53/hr.)
Physical
or Occupational
($56/hr.)
also offers
attractions,
such
asTherapists
the Alamo,
Respiratory Therapists ($35/hr.)
Market
Square and authentic Mexican cuisine.
• Out-of-state travel reimbursement (up to $400)
• Must possess a TX or Compact RN license
• Completion Bonus (up to $1K)
• Housing allowance for candidates outside the
greater San Antonio area ($1k/month)
• Registered Nurses ($53/hr)
• Physical
or Occupational
OCT.
29, 2012—JAN.
21, 2013 Therapists ($56/hr)
Jaime Morales
• Respiratory Therapists
($35/hr)
Healthcare
Recruiter
1.210.921.3461
Beginning October 29, 2012 through
January 21, 2013
[email protected]
Candidates with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in your respective field, please apply
online at jobs.swgeneralhospital.com
Tuan Van, PT, BLS
TravelForce Staffing
Years Traveling: 1
“Tuan is not only a dedicated physical therapist, but also a burn survivor who, between
travel assignments,
volunteers at a burn
survivor camp for children
in California. Dedication
to the needs and comfort
of others, such as Tuan exhibits, is a truly remarkable
quality and makes him an
excellent candidate for Travelers of the Year.”
Consultant - Allied
Mike Wayman, LPTA
HGI Healthcare
Specialty: Skilled Nursing
Years Traveling: 1
“Michael is the definition of an exceptional
traveler. He is very flexible, eager, and easy to
work with. Our clients adore him. Michael is
very respectful to everyone within our company and also has wonderful clinical skills. He
has so many good qualities that it’s hard to
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delight to work with.”
Nominated by: Caroline Williams,
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Barbara Weixel, RN, ACLS, PALS, BLS
RNnetwork
Years Traveling: 6
“Barbara is an accomplished emergency
department nurse with 19 years’ experience. She is always looking out for others.
On a recent assignment, she supported
and coached a nurse
who was having a tough
time navigating through
some hospital processes,
thereby becoming this
person’s mentor and
true friend. Recently, she
opened up her apartment to two travelers in a jam, refusing any
compensation in return. Each year, she travels
to East and South Africa to render nursing
care to orphans. She is a loving, caring nurse
and I am so proud she chooses to travel for
our company.”
Nominated by: Sylvia Swezy, Senior
Recruiter
Edward Welty, RN, ACLS, BLS
ADEX Medical Staffing
Years Traveling: 2
“Ed has been traveling with us since 2010
and working with him has always been
great. His professionalism and skills set on
assignment is unmatched. Ed’s willingness
to go anywhere and his
team-player mentality
make him one of our top
travelers.”
Nominated by: Ryan McGuire, Director, Major Accounts
Angela West, RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Specialty: Intensive Care, Emergency
Years Traveling: 6
“Angela has been with
us since August 2010.
We have a great working
relationship, and I know
I can count on her to
deliver quality results to
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contact Joanna Shippoli:
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VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS accepted.
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NURSES WANTED IN ENGLAND.
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Toll free: 866-270-5202
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travel paid. Call 800-786-8373 or
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CAMP RECRUITMENT
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Summer Camp Nurses Wanted:
Indian Head Camp a co-ed
residential camp in Northeastern
PA is hiring Nurses to join its Health
Center team. Modern Health Center,
private accommodations w/ private
bath. MD on site. Competitive salary
+ travel allowance. Contract dates:
6/10/13 - 8/12/13. Contact Scott at
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For Products and Services and
Recruitment, Call Joanna Shippoli:
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Explore great
Career
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the client and our company. She
is a true traveler: dedicated, loyal,
and always willing to go the extra
mile. Angela was one of the first
nursing candidates I was assigned
to when I started as a recruiter.
She is one of my most valuable
candidates to date and constantly
sends our company referrals to fill
other assignments. In her words,
‘team work is like dream work.’”
Nominated by: Jessica
Junkin, Senior Recruiter
Rosa Williams, RDMS (AB)
(OB)
Advantage RN and Allied
Discipline: Sonography
“Rosa, an
ultrasound
technologist, is an
exemplary
employee.
She is hardworking and
has a positive attitude. During
her most recent assignment,
she worked a ton of call hours,
with very little support, willingly
and professionally. She even
returned to a more challenging
assignment because she knew
the facility urgently needed her
help. Rosa is a caring person,
and we are proud to have as a
traveler with our company.”
Nominated by: Julie Beveridge, Recruiter
Jamie Wilson, RN
Baron HR Healthcare
Years Traveling: 5
“She is ‘Super Nurse.’
Jamie
works more
than any
traveler we
have ever
had; she is
working 60 hours a week. She
is very dedicated and an incredible team player. The hospital
loves her and so do we.”
Nominated by: Skyler
Velez, Recruiter
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Advantage RN
Years Traveling: 6
“Carol is the epitome of what
a traveling nurse should
be: easy
going,
knowledgeable,
reliable,
and a
true
professional with a strong work
ethic. She has traveled coast
to coast without reservation
or complaints. Carol has
accepted assignments with
our company for six years
and is the perfect candidate
for this honor. ‘Great job,
buddy.’”
Nominated by: Dwayne
Melton, Senior Recruiter
Amber Woods, MPT
Specialty: Hospital, Outpatient
Years Traveling: 3
“Amber embodies everything we expect from a
traveler. She knows how to
navigate a complex hospital
system, and supports and
upholds the values of hard
work, moral integrity, and exceptional talent our company
has built its reputation on.
Amber has worked on both
coasts for us, and her ability
to adapt and thrive has made
her a hot commodity. Even
in a 1,000-bed facility, she
has repeatedly been recognized as a top performer and
world-class talent.”
Nominated by: Ryan
Galli, Recruiter
Special thanks to all
of the travel company
representatives who met
the difficult challenge of
selecting Traveler of the Year
candidates from their nursing and allied divisions. HT
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WEB POLL RESULTS
SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT
PROVIDE MORE FUNDS TO HELP HEALTHCARE WORKERS OBTAIN ADVANCED
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES?
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HEALTHCARE TRAVELER’S NEW APP
As you’ve probably noticed, we have made a few
changes to Healthcare Traveler this month. We’ve
added a few new departments—such as Tech Support,
The Break Room, and well, this one—and brought back some of
the columns and departments you’ve missed, like Starter’s Kit and
You Said It. In the coming months, we have more in store.
Mobile. Adaptable. Reliable. Sounds like you and our
We would like to get your thoughts on the topics, departments,
and columns you find most helpful, and what you would like to see
in future issues. And if there are things you do not find useful, we
want to know about them, too. We also want to hear from those of
you who are currently traveling and interested in being interviewed
for an article or blogging.
and downloaded for free. Get it now and be sure to
So we’re throwing our first ever Twitter chat. You are cordially
invited to join us on Monday, December 10 from 12 – 12:45
pm and again from 7 – 7:45 pm EST. To participate, login to
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You’ll also have the chance to mingle with other professionals
interested in healthcare travel, share personal tips and viewpoints,
and participate in a couple of great giveaways. Follow Healthcare
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Starter’s Kit
THE BASICS OF TR AVELING
Homeschooling on the road
H
omeschooling is a flexible
option, allowing healthcare
travelers to determine the best
arrangement for their family if they
choose to pursue this educational alternative.
Homeschooling is traditionally
defined as the art of using one or
several techniques to provide education to your
child. There
are several
approaches
including the
conventional
use of books;
modern
methods,
which are
Epstein LaRue
computerbased; technical, comprising computer and Internet usage; and the more
relaxed method of “unschooling.”
In the last, the student learns
from everyday life. For instance,
he might study math by keeping a
record of what he earns for allowance and subtracting the amount
he spends. Homeschooling parents can also involve children in
everyday math problems, such
calculating the cost of groceries,
their taxes, and the gas needed to
get to the store. Subjects like science and geography are taught by
exploring the world around you.
Before you get started on a
home schooling course, determine your child’s learning
preference. Is he an audio/visual
learner? Does he like to read? Perhaps
he enjoys spending time on the computer. It may be clear from the onset
or you might have to experiment with
a couple of techniques. Initially, I
thought my child would prefer learning on his PC. But, he found it more
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difficult and ultimately preferred the
conventional method.
Choosing a curriculum
Several companies—including AlphaOmegas Lifepaks (aoacademy.com),
A Beka Book (abeka.com), and Bob
Jones (bjupress.com) — still produce
textbook-style options. With my son,
I used a combination of the Lifepaks
and A Beka programs.
Computer programs and online
schooling are another option for this
technological age. Through this alternative, you would guide your child
through online classes or courses sent
to you on compact disc. These programs do not require as much instruction by the parent, but they do need
supervision.
I tried “Switched On Schoolhouse”
(aophomeschooling.com/switched-onschoolhouse), Alpha Omega’s classes on
disc. Via a network, the student turns
in his lessons electronically. The teacher gets notifications when the student
completes a lesson that has been
graded and needs review. Monarch
(aophomeschooling.com/monarch) is
Alpha Omega’s new online classroom
where all instructions are completed
on the Internet.
Other online classes include K-12
(k12.com), Time For Learning (time4learning.com), The Grace Academy
(thegraceacademy.org), and the Robinson Curriculum (robinsoncurriculum.
com). Check your state board of education for programs that they might
have.
Graduation is accomplished by
achieving a curriculum that produces a diploma after the child has
completed all the required classes for
general high school, or he or she can
pass the GED test. You can obtain a
file box big enough to handle all of
you records, including your traveling
receipts, travel records, and homeschool records.
State laws
To find out about the laws in my home
state of Arizona, I contacted a local
homeschool association and
discovered all I needed was a
signed affidavit stating I was
taking my child out of the public school system.
As we went from assignment
to assignment, I looked up
the homeschool laws for each
new area. This is easily accomplished by visiting the Homeschool Legal Defense Website
(hslda.org). In Tennessee, we
had to give a copy of the affidavit to the apartment complex
and write a letter to the school
administration. In our experience, the Volunteer State was
the most restrictive because it
also required a homeschooled child’s
parent to have a bachelor’s degree.
The biggest challenge we encountered was when my child turned 15
and wanted to start driving. Every
state has a different law dictating the
age and privileges of a young driver.
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Epstein LaRue
Most require at least one parent to be
a resident. But as a traveler, you are a
resident of your home state, which can
complicate matters if you are thousands of miles away from home. In
other states, a minor can be deemed a
resident of a given state if he or she has
a part-time job there.
While on assignment, I enrolled
my son in an online driver’s education
program. It covered the requirements
for all states and can be found at driversed.com. Also, my insurance company gave me a discount for enrolling
my child in the program. You should
check with your insurance agent to
see if a similar benefit is offered or if
he recommends a different program.
Then, after your child completes the
course and you return to your home
state, he or she will be ready to take a
driving exam.
Graduation is accomplished
Extra credit
example, we told a ranger we were
homeschooling our son, and he gave
us a tour of a working lighthouse.
Such diverse, unexpected lessons are
part of the educational adventure.
You can try to plan at least one field
trip every week to keep things interesting.
Like a lot of healthcare professionals, prior to becoming a traveler,
I thought I had to give my child a
“stable environment.” Thankfully,
through homeschooling, I discovered
I could do that and also present him
with opportunities to learn from different locations and cultures throughout the country. HT
One of the greatest added benefits of
homeschooling while you travel: Your
child gets to experience something
new as often as every 13 weeks. During an assignment in California, for
Epstein LaRue, BS, RN, (epsteinlarue.
com) is a former nurse traveler and
the author of the series Highway
Hypodermics.
by achieving a curriculum that
produces a diploma after the
child has completed all the
required classes for general
high school, or he or she can
pass the GED test.
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Going the Distance
ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAMS
University of Maryland
Karin Marcus
F
ounded in 1807, the University of
Maryland, Baltimore is the founding institution of the University
System of Maryland. Considered Maryland’s public health, human services,
and law university, it’s comprised of
seven professional schools and offers 44
degree programs.
The university is accredited by the
Middle States Association of Colleges
and Secondary Schools and is a member of the Association of American
Universities.
Established in 1889, UM’s School of
Nursing (UMSON) is the largest nursing school in Maryland and one of the
largest in the United States.
Responsible for educating the greater part of the state’s nurses, UMSON’s
graduate nursing programs have been
ranked 11th in the nation by U.S.News
& World Report.
Additionally, the report includes
four of the school’s master’s specialty
programs in the top 10. UMSON’s
nursing programs are accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and its Continuing
Education program is accredited by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Online programs
The online RN to BSN program offered
through UMSON is tailored to working
nurses who need the flexibility of online
education while achieving the knowledge and competencies associated with
baccalaureate education.
RN-BSN Online
Creating a path to new career opportunities, the RN to BSN degree option
was designed to prepare RNs for leadership positions and maximize career
advancement in today’s healthcare
marketplace.
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Created to build upon students’
existing strengths, coursework focuses
on developing critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills.
Research concepts are interspersed
throughout the curriculum and evidence forms the groundwork for learning and practice.
Students may start the RN to BSN
program in either the spring or fall
semesters and can participate on a fulltime or part-time basis.
Graduation requires the completion
of 120 credits. Students entering the
program must have completed a minimum of 59 undergraduate credits in
behavioral and social sciences, physical
and natural sciences, and the arts and
humanities.
Thirty additional credits will be
given to RNs for having a valid nursing
license. The remaining 31 credits must
be earned through UMSON. Offered
completely online, the program does
not require any campus visits and the
clinical component can be completed
in their own geographic area.
Applicants for the BSN program
must be graduates of a nationally accredited nursing program, hold an
unencumbered RN license, and have
a Science GPA of 3.0 (Chemistry,
Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology).
Technical requirements
Students taking part in online programs need to meet minimum hardware and software requirements and
must have Internet access (minimum
of 56K modem but cable broadband or
DSL is recommended).
UMSON recommends the use of
Windows/Intel based computers to
guarantee compatibility with all applications and internal systems.
PC users should have a Microsoft
Windows operating system (Windows
XP or Windows 7), a minimum Intel
For More Info
University of Maryland School of
Nursing
655 West Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 706-3100
nursing.umaryland.edu/
P4, 2.0GHz processor (Intel Core 2 Duo,
2.0 GHz is recommended), 1 GB RAM,
80 GB hard drive, 16 MB video card (64
MB recommended), 15 inch (VGA or
higher resolution) monitor, sound card,
speakers, mouse, CD-RW or DVD, 256
MB flash drive, Webcam, and Headset
Microphone.
Minimal software includes Microsoft
Office 2007 Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access, Internet Explorer 8.0, Symantec
Anti-Virus 10, Adobe Acrobat Reader 9,
Real Player 10, Java 1.6 (6.0), and Windows Media Player 11. UMSON does
not recommend the use of Macintosh
brand computers because of some compatibility issues. The School of Nursing
is unable to provide support or assistance for Mac users.
For admission to the BSN program,
applicants may apply online.
All applicants will be charged a $50
non-refundable application fee and
students must have completed all prerequisite coursework prior to enrolling,
provide two letters of recommendation, a resume, a statement of goals and
objectives, and official transcripts from
all colleges and universities attended
before.
For more information about the online nursing programs offered through
the University of Maryland’s School of
Nursing, visit nursing.umaryland.edu/
or call (410) 706-3100 to speak with an
advisor. HT
Karin Marcus is a freelance writer living in North Woodmere, N.Y.
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Tech Support
USEFUL APPS, SITES, SOF T WARE, AND MORE
eBOOK
Lonely Planet
• An increasing range of Lonely
Planet books are now available as
eBooks — electronic versions that
can be viewed on numerous ereader devices.
swept up in his quest to find
the true meaning of Christmas.
Animation, narration, music, and
activities; this book has it all. It is
Christmas magic in e-book form.
• $6.99
• loudcrow.com
WEBSITES
Yapta.com
APPS
HearPlanet (Lite)
• Among its conveniences, you can
view maps and points of interest
online via Google maps (requires a
device with internet connection).
• It easily flips between pages, jump
between maps and reviews, or
visit the websites of recommended
places. Also listen to audio foreign
language phrases spoken aloud.
• Prices vary
• www.lonelyplanet.com
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Charles M.Schulz
• Besides retelling a Christmas classic, the Charlie Brown Christmas
app demonstrates the potential
achieved when technology, literature, and holiday cheer meet
on common ground. Even those
who have never heard the name of
Charlie Brown will find themselves
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• This latest version
of HearPlanet (Lite)
Like having a tour
guide in your pocket, HearPlanet tells
you what attractions are nearby
and then plays the
Wikipedia description aloud.
• Made for Androids
• www.hearplanet.com $5.99
Muscle Trigger Points for iPhone,
iPads
by Real Bodywork
• A handy app for researching muscle trigger points — tight places in
the muscle that cause pain.
•
•
allnurses.com
•
• Over 100 trigger points can be referenced in the application for over
70 muscles. Once you find a trigger
point through a specific muscle or
zone search, recommendations and
notes pop up on screen.
• www.realbodywork.com $2.99
Yapta stands for “Your Amazing
Personal Travel Assistant.” Yapta
assists you primarily when prices
for flights drop. It can negotiate
for you even after you purchase
your tickets, then assist you in
getting a refund for the price difference from the airline.
One preferred feature of Yapta is
that it notifies you when a seat
redeemable for reward miles
becomes available. For fliers, it’s a
win, win.
•
Allnurses.com is a good resource
for staying up to date on all the
current issues and concerns dealing with nursing, whether you are
a travel nurse or not. It’s also a
good forum to stay in touch with
other nurses or nursing students.
With dozens of bulletin boards,
there’s always a hot topic to discuss. It also offers nursing jobs, a
place for resumes, nursing news,
and active nursing forums.
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In the Bag
MUST- PACK IT EMS FOR H A PPY T R AV EL S
#1 TRAVEL ESSENTIAL: The trailer I
pull behind my car. I load it up with
everything I need and use it to pick up
extra furnishings, which, at the end of an
assignment, I donate to St. Vincent de
Paul or another charitable organization.
Kathy Warren, RN
A
mobile nurse for the past six years, Kathy has accepted assignments with California-based Rise Medical Staffing (formerly
HealthOne Staffing) since 2008. During the fall and winter
months, she looks for contracts in California; in the spring and
summer, she seeks travel opportunities in the Midwest to be closer to her
husband, Bill, who is retired and remains at the couple’s home in Iowa.
Some of the places she has traveled to thus far include Menominee,
Wis.; Stockton, Calif.; and Boone, Iowa. Kathy, a labor and delivery
nurse, is currently in the Golden State, on assignment at Mercy
Medical Center in Merced, where she’ll be working through January.
PERSONAL TOUCHES: A down comforter
and my own pillow.
CREATURE COMFORT: My cat, Harriett.
FAVORITE ASSIGNMENT DESTINATION:
There are so many great places, but
one I really enjoy is Santa Rosa here in
California. It’s “wine country.” I like to
drive up there to visit friends, but I also
belong to a couple of the area’s wine
clubs.
NIGHTSTAND
READS: You’ll find
mysteries on both
my Kindle and
iPad. I really enjoy
Janet Evanovich’s
Stephanie Plum
series. These novels
are “whodunits,” but
also laugh-out-loud
funny.
DREAM TRAVEL
COMPANION:
Julia Child. I still
watch reruns of her
programs on public
television. She got me
interested in cooking
and baking; I just love
her.
CHERISHED KEEPSAKES:
Annual family photos. Every
year, we have professional
pictures taken with our
children, their spouses, and
our grandchildren. So I bring
an assortment of photos to
warm up my bedroom and
living room.
MUST-HAVE HOUSEWARES: I have a set of kitchen
equipment that includes everything from baking
sheets and a full set of dishes to a Kitchen Aid
mixer and slower cooker. This stuff comes with me
wherever I go.
MOBILE TUNES: Country music — particularly
TASTE OF HOME: Almond
paste by Solo. I need it for the
filling in Dutch Letters, a puff
pastry popular in Iowa, which
is hard to find in other parts
of the country.
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What’s in your bag?
Healthcare Traveler would like to
hear about the personal and practical
items you take on assignment. Contact
Bobbi Harrison, managing editor,
at [email protected] or
800-948-8728.
Photos courtesy of Kathy Warren
female artists, from Martina McBride, to The
Judds, to Faith Hill — and southern gospel.
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