Nursing is a dynamic profession that offers various career paths and opportunities for professional growth. One intriguing avenue that has gained popularity in recent years is travel nursing. Travel nursing involves taking short-term assignments in different healthcare settings, often in different locations. Many nurses choose to leave their permanent positions in favor of travel nursing for several compelling reasons. This article explores the motivations behind nurses’ decision to transition from permanent positions to travel nursing and the benefits they can potentially gain from embarking ..read more

The financial lucrativeness of travel nursing assignments in the long term can vary depending on several factors, including the individual nurse’s preferences, lifestyle, and career goals. Here are some considerations: Higher Hourly Rates: Travel nurses often receive higher hourly rates compared to permanent staff due to factors such as housing allowances, travel reimbursement, and bonuses. This higher compensation can potentially result in increased earnings for travel nurses. Tax Benefits: Travel nurses may be eligible for tax advantages, such as housing stipends and per diems, which can h ..read more

Travel nursing offers a unique set of benefits and opportunities that can be highly appealing to nurses who are looking for a change of pace or greater career flexibility.  Travel nurses are in high demand, and the demand for their services is expected to continue to grow. Travel nursing offers competitive pay and benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a choice of rural or metropolitan work locations.  Travel nursing provides nurses the flexibility to choose when and where they want to work. They can select assignments that fit their lifestyle and career goals, such as wor ..read more

While travel nurses may have higher pay rates than permanent staff, they can be cost-effective for hospitals, as they do not require benefits or other expenses associated with permanent employees. Hospitals. can also reduce the administrative burdens associated with hiring and managing permanent staff, such as advertising, interviewing, and handling payroll and benefits. Travel nurses can help hospitals address staffing shortages due to unexpected absences, seasonal fluctuations, or an overall shortage of qualified healthcare professionals in that area. Providing temporary support during peri ..read more

Travel nurses expect to be paid competitive rates for their work, and they will often compare the pay rates offered by different agencies before making a decision. Travel nurses also look for agencies that offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and other perks like referral bonuses or licence reimbursement. Many travel nurse agencies help with travel and housing arrangements, including paid housing, stipends, or reimbursements for travel expenses. Nurses look for agencies that can provide comfortable and convenient housing options, as well as support with travel ar ..read more

The Canadian healthcare system is a complex system with many moving parts, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution to fix it.  One of the biggest issues facing the Canadian healthcare system is underfunding.  Increasing funding to healthcare providers could help to improve access to care, reduce wait times, and improve the quality of care provided.  Addressing workforce shortages by increasing the number of healthcare providers and improving working conditions could help to alleviate some of the pressures facing the healthcare system.   Embracing technology such as ..read more

There are countless reasons we all spend money. Oftentimes, it’s a necessity. We pay our rent or mortgage and for our groceries but survival isn’t the only reason we spend. Likely, if that were the case, there would be plenty more millionaires in the world. There would also be plenty more of us with uneventful lives. Spending money on things other than the bare necessities isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, it can be enriching to reward our hard work and treat ourselves to something nice after a long week. That being said, there certainly are times when unnecessary spending can become a proble ..read more

Finances – we don’t like to talk about them too much. In polite society, conversations about money are generally avoided. Money is a huge, nebulous sense of stress for most of us. There’s the fear of not being able to meet our daily needs, not having enough for emergencies should they arise, or not being able to lead the lives we want to because of our financial situations. Bringing money up in casual conversation seems like an unnecessary and uncomfortable topic for the workplace, doesn’t it? Not if you’re a manager. In fact, we believe there are several benefits to actively promoting financi ..read more

Most of us received standard, seemingly simple advice on money early on in life but for some reason, putting basic financial principles into practice is much easier said than done. “Spend wisely, save as much as you can, and invest the rest,” you might have heard. What’s so difficult about that? What many of us don’t acknowledge is the complexity and emotion that underpins all of your dealings with money and the importance of your money mindsets. What is a money mindset? Simply put, your money mindset refers to the way you think and feel about money and it directly affects your financial habit ..read more

It’s already that time of year again. The holiday season is a magical time of family and fellowship that many of us look forward to but for some reason, the holiday season is also considered the most depressing time of the year. To create that magical feeling we all look forward to as soon as we see snow on the ground, a financial investment is often required. From gifts, to decorations, to food, and entertaining, the holidays are not cheap. In fact, according to one survey, the average Canadian spent about $1300.00 on Christmas in 2019. While this budget certainly shrunk during the pandemic ..read more