Nurses

October 1, 2025 is a great day for Connecticut nurses! It’s the day that the Nurse Licensure Compact is fully implemented in the state of Connecticut. This means that any RN or LPN who has their home license from Connecticut is eligible to practice in any of the current compact states.  Current NLC members as […]

A career in travel nursing offers you the unique opportunity to combine your passion for helping others with the excitement of exploring new destinations, meeting new people, and gaining valuable clinical experience. That being said, as rewarding as this career can be, there are also some challenges to being a traveling nurse.  If you are […]

July 7, 2025 will be a great day for Pennsylvania nurses! It’s the day that the Nurse Licensure Compact is fully implemented in the state of Pennsylvania. This means that any RN or LPN who has their home license from Pennsylvania is eligible to practice in any of the current compact states.  Current NLC members […]

The new year means that it’s time to update the states that are a part of the nursing compact. If you’re not sure exactly what that means, here’s a quick refresher (and for more in depth info, check out our previous blog post on the nurse compact states. The NLC means that nurses who hold […]

If you’re a staff nurse or a nursing student interested in learning more about being a travel nurse, stick around. We’re here to walk you through all the benefits of being a travel nurse and help answer any questions you may have.   Standard Benefits of Travel Nursing  New travelers often don’t understand the benefits of […]

Pediatrics, operating room, emergency room, intensive care unit, the list goes on and on. There are many different types of travel nurses and so many choices when it comes to picking the area that you want to specialize in that it can become overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for the highest-paid travel nurse specialty or maybe […]

Nurse uniforms are more than just clothing — they are a symbol of care, dedication, and hygiene. But have you ever wondered how the dress code for nurses has evolved over the years? From Florence Nightingale’s iconic white dress and cap to today’s modern scrubs, the evolution is fascinating. Florence Nightingale, the world’s first professional […]

Good news for nurses who hold a Connecticut license or those who want to work in Connecticut. The state’s governor just signed the NLC into law on May 30, 2024. This makes Connecticut the 42nd state to join the compact. Although signed into law, the legislation actually doesn’t go into effect until October 1, 2025. […]