Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 - (Page 24) Dream Destinations that her staffing representative offers them. “So far, though, we have managed to turn every place into a vacation.” California dreaming Some of the towns where Barbara Baird, RN, OCN, has been assigned—such as Green Bay, Wisconsin—may not necessarily be categorized among the top vacation spots, but that has not prohibited the oncology nurse traveler from treating each Sightseeing sites To get you on your way, log on to some of these informative websites. www.10best.com—vacation advice and expert recommendations. www.conventionbureaus.com—provides links to a variety of convention and visitors’ bureaus. www.travel-directory.org—information on just about everything, everywhere. opportunity as a working vacation. “Even if my assignment location is not known as a tourist area, I always find recreational pursuits. For example, in Green Bay, I enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers’ football practices that are free to the public.” Barbara began her career more than 20 years ago and has devoted most of it to caring for cancer patients. “I have practiced in the Midwest, the South, the North, and now in the West, and I have seen so many changes and growth in the oncology field. But mostly, I enjoy the people I get to know.” About 1½ years ago, Barbara was conducting an independent job search to find a permanent position at an outpatient treatment center—her practice environment of choice—when she was referred to a healthcare travel staffing company. “They suggested I try a short-term assignment. Within a few days, they had a job for me, and I have been a traveler ever since. “Actually,” adds Barbara, “I have discovered I am much less stressed as a mobile clinician than I was at full-time jobs because I do not get involved with workplace politics. Also, I find other nurses and physicians extend me a great deal of respect.” » Circle Career Card No. 602 24 Healthcare Traveler January 2009 www.healthcaretraveler.com http://www.10best.com http://www.conventionbureaus.com http://www.travel-directory.org http://www.aureusmedical.com/?src=004-001-001 http://www.healthcaretraveler.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 Editor’s Desk Contents By the Numbers Paws for Thought Field Notes In a Flash Med Ec-cerpts Dream Destinations Nursing from the Heart Drug Update Professional Update Clinical Tips On Assignment Cityscape Name It Advertiser’s Index Contest Rules When In… It’s in the Bag Dot.com Tax Facts Big Deals Starter’s Kit Going the Distance Allied Corner Classifieds Tales from the Road Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 - Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 (Page Cover1) Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 - Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 (Page Cover2) Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 - Editor’s Desk (Page 1) Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 - Contents (Page 2) Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 - Contents (Page 3) Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 - Contents (Page 4) Healthcare Traveler - January 2009 - Contents (Page 5) Healthcare Traveler - 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