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The Year of the Healthy Nurse, in February

The Year of the Healthy Nurse, in February

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With the importance of health and wellness being such a critical part of a nurses treatment outcomes with patients, it’s no surprise that they often forget about their own health. The American Nurses Association has declared 2017 the Year of the Healthy Nurse, and we are jumping on board to help promote it. As you know, we value our CareerKnacks family of nurses above all else and want to see you all thrive in 2017. So each month we will be sharing specific ways to put your health first, keeping the health topic in mind that the ANA has laid out for each month.

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Since February is cardiovascular health, we are sharing five ways to put this into action right now.

  1. Limit the amount of added sugar in your diet.
  2. Wear a health tracker and aim to get at least 10,000 steps per day.
  3. If you smoke, start a program that will help you quit.
  4. Get adequate (and quality!) sleep.
  5. Start tracking the amount of sodium in your diet. Follow your doctor’s recommendation for how much you should have.

Follow along with us throughout 2017 for more tips on how to make this the Year of the Healthy Nurse! Read more →

How Nurses Are Working in Rural Areas to Improve Care for Veterans

How Nurses Are Working in Rural Areas to Improve Care for Veterans

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Nurses Working in Rural Areas

Veteran healthcare seems to regularly be shrouded in controversy, but an often overshadowed related topic is veteran care in more rural areas. With nearly one quarter of all veterans residing in rural locations, it is more critical than ever to establish ways in which our healthcare systems can meet their unique needs.

With an aging number of veterans in need of medical care, and many that live a great distance from VA facilities these are very pressing topics for our healthcare industry. It is estimated that roughly half of all veterans who live in these more rural areas are not enrolled in the VA healthcare system. Read more →

CareerKnacks Summary: February Visa Bulletin

CareerKnacks Summary: February Visa Bulletin

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The February 2017 Visa Bulletin shows slight movement forward for the employment-based categories. As in January, USCIS has indicated that the “Final Action Dates” chart (shown below) must be used this month for filing applications for adjustment of status. This means that anyone who was eligible to submit an adjustment application in January will remain eligible to do so in February. The Final Action Dates (which indicate visa number availability) for the employment-based categories mostly moved forward by a few weeks or months. For instance, the 2nd preference Philippines category moved forward three months (from July 22, 2011 to October 15, 2011), so that anyone in that category with an October 15, 2011 priority date* or earlier is now eligible to submit an adjustment of status application with USCIS. *For employment-based cases, the priority date is the date on which USICS received an individual’s I-140 Petition.

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How to Stay in Contact With Friends and Family When You Move Abroad

How to Stay in Contact With Friends and Family When You Move Abroad

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Staying in Contact With Friends and Family When You Move Abroad is Very Important

When you are considering a move abroad, one of the first things your friends and family will want to know is how you plan to stay in touch across oceans and time zones. And while your loved ones will want this reassurance prior to your move, having some tried and true methods in place will make your transition to your new home a whole lot easier. While making new friends, and settling into your new jobs here in America, staying on contact with people back home will help bridge the gap until you find a good community in your new city. Though, you will never fall out of touch with the people who are most important to you back home.

To help you plan for this incredible move and career opportunity, we are sharing five fail-safe ways to stay in contact when you move abroad.

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Are You An International Registered Nurse? CareerKnacks Needs You!

Are You An International Registered Nurse? CareerKnacks Needs You!

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The increase in demand for nurses in America means that here at CareerKnacks our needs are also growing. We work closely with our American clients to find them the best international nurses we can to fill their growing need for quality Registered Nurses. As we head into 2017, we need you more than ever. If you are an international nurse that is looking for a bit of adventure and an incredible opportunity to further your career in America, we can help! And the best part is, we are a no placement fee agency! That means that you pay us nothing for your placement with one of our American clients. We have worked with nurses in dozens of countries, and have plenty of experience to walk you through the entire hiring process. Read more →

The Benefits to Rural Nursing Opportunities

The Benefits to Rural Nursing Opportunities

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It’s no surprise that the nursing shortage in America is growing at a rapid pace, but it seems to be the rural facilities that are suffering the most. CareerKnacks specializes in both urban and rural RN opportunities and we are happy to help you determine which is the best fit for you and your career. While the urban opportunities may sound like the better career move, there are some incredible benefits to working in a rural setting.

As our nurses are coming from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, your needs and expectations will differ. If you have any questions for us as to what is the better option for you, let us know. We are happy to help guide you. In the meantime, check out 10 benefits to rural nursing opportunities below. Read more →

Declare 2017 the Year of the Healthy Nurse

Declare 2017 the Year of the Healthy Nurse

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With the importance of health and wellness being such a critical part of a nurses treatment outcomes with patients, it’s no surprise that they often forget about their own health. The American Nurses Association has declared 2017 the Year of the Healthy Nurse, and we are jumping on board to help promote it. As you know, we value our CareerKnacks family of nurses above all else and want to see you all thrive in 2017. So each month we will be sharing specific ways to put your health first, keeping the health topic in mind that the ANA has laid out for each month.

Since January is worksite wellness and worker well-bring, we are sharing five ways to put this into action right now.  Read more →

10 New Year’s Resolutions for CareerKnacks Nurses

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With the new year right around the corner, many of us will find ourselves filling our journals with good intentions for 2017. And while many of those will be repeated resolutions from years past, mostly personal, it is important to also set a few goals for your professional life. It is important to set yourself up for success by following a few basic rules when setting any intentions, to avoid giving up after just a few short weeks.

Be sure to set small, attainable goals that you can easily track, and be specific! For instance, rather than say that you want to get promoted, perhaps add a few specific goals that are required for the next career level you seek. If you are stuck with where to even start with your professional resolutions for 2017, we have created a short list to get you started. Read more →

CareerKnacks Nurses Set to Arrive Early 2017

CareerKnacks Nurses Set to Arrive Early 2017

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For the past several months, CareerKnacks has been working hard behind the scenes to get everything squared away for the first nurses of 2017 to arrive in America to begin their new jobs. And we are delighted to have their arrival dates set for late January. In addition to planning every detail for our nurses, we are also planning our own travel to greet everyone when they arrive at the airport in the U.S. This is one of our favorite parts of the entire recruitment process. We get to finally meet our CareerKnacks nurses face to face, after many shared emails and phone calls, and welcome them to their new home and the CareerKnacks family with a warm hug.  Read more →

The Power of the Gratitude On Nurses With the Honor-A-Nurse Program

The Power of the Gratitude On Nurses With the Honor-A-Nurse Program

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We have all heard about the benefits that come from being more grateful: boosted immune system, lower blood pressure, and increased happiness. And as a new year is dawning, many will be looking for positive ways to make a difference in 2017. But what does the power of gratitude mean for our nurses and other caregivers? Well, a simple little thing like gratitude has been shown to impact the quality of patient care as well as the caregiver’s own well being. The thought that gratitude can have a dramatic impact on patient outcomes is astounding and is the reason for a powerful program that works hard to honor our nurses. Read more →

U.S. Nurses Make Plea to Trump

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Following the general election last month, the American Nurses Association has sent an open letter to President-Elect Donald Trump. In it, members of the nation’s most trusted profession make a plea to keep several components of the Affordable Care Act intact, including access to a standard package of essential health care services.

This standard package should include access to comprehensive services, including mental health services, ability for children to remain on their parents insurance until the age of 26, the expansion of medicaid, and protection from the denial of coverage for pre-existing conditions. Read more →

A Break Down of the January 2017 Visa Bulletin Straight From the Experts

A Break Down of the January 2017 Visa Bulletin Straight From the Experts

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The January 2017 Visa Bulletin was issued earlier this week by the U.S. Department of State and can be seen here. To get the full scoop, we went back to our friends at Green and Spiegel for the full breakdown… read on for more information from the experts.

Currently, the 3rd preference (EB-3) category for skilled or professional workers, which includes Schedule A nurses, is backlogged. Because of this backlog, only individuals with a “priority date” earlier than the date listed on the Visa Bulletin are permitted to immigrate to or adjust status in the United States. For employment-based cases, the priority date is the date on which USCIS received an individual’s I-140 Petition. Read more →

Income for Advanced Practice Nurses is on the Rise

Income for Advanced Practice Nurses is on the Rise

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According to the 2016 Medscape APRN Salary Report, wages for advanced practice registered nurses rose an average of 2.8% to $109,000. That’s $31,000 more than the average for registered nurses in 2015. Among the highest earners were certified registered nurse anesthetists, who took home an average of $176,000, while clinical nurse specialists were on the lower end at $95,000. Read more →

The History of Coffee Culture in America, For Newbies

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When moving to a new country it is nearly impossible to prepare yourself for every change you will encounter in your new home, no matter how much research you do. But when you type coffee culture into Google, there is a good reason why there are full websites dedicated to the topic. Americans are serious about their coffee. And we aren’t just talking about a hot cup of jo here. Coffee fanatics consider the roast, the body, and the preparation in order to concoct their perfect cup. Many have even taken to roasting their own coffee beans to get the flavor just right. Read more →

Join the Fight on World AIDS Day

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World Aids Day

Today is World AIDS Day, so in honor of all the great work being done by organizations all across the globe, we are sharing a few ways that you can help support this great cause. We know that so many wonderful nurses around the world care for those suffering from this awful disease and we are so grateful for each and every one of you. #HIVprevention #WorldAIDSday

  1. Elton John AIDS Foundation
  2. amfAR
  3. UNAIDS
  4. The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
  5. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

 

The CareerKnacks Interview Process, Explained

The CareerKnacks Interview Process, Explained

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One of the most commonly asked questions of us here at CareerKnacks, is what the interview process will be like for nurses wishing to further their career in America. Will it be a quick process? How many interviews will there be? How long will it take to get a job offer? We decided to pull back the curtain on what our process really looks like. This will help you know what to expect when trusting CareerKnacks with the honor of guiding you through this process and into a job that you love here in the U.S.

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10 Fun Facts About Nursing in America and Beyond

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As a big part of the nursing world, we find learning new facts about the industry around the world incredibly fascinating, and we hope you do too. Here are ten of our favorite facts that we learned this week.

  1. The top occupational health concern of nurses is back injury. A survey done in 2011 shows that 59% of nurses are afraid they might have this.
  2. The famous poet and essayist Walt Whitman served as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War in Fredericksburg, Virginia. His poem entitled “The Wound Dresser” got its theme from his nursing experience in the battlefield.
  3. 17th century shipwreck survivor Juan de Mena is considered the first nurse in the New World.
  4. Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of Abraham Lincoln, was a volunteer nurse during the American Civil War
  5. In order to give recognition to school nurses, January 27 is now celebrated as the National School Nurse Day.
  6. The first Nursing school was established in India in 250 BC.

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Six Proven Steps to NCLEX Success

Six Proven Steps to NCLEX Success

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One of the biggest obstacles to furthering your nursing career in America, is passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and it is CareerKnacks goal to always make sure that you feel prepared for every step of the process. Scrubs Magazine recently posted their suggested steps to NCLEX success and we wanted to pass those great tips on to you.

  1. Have a Positive Attitude About the Outcome – Approach studying for your NCLEX exams with a positive attitude. This will help to keep you focused as you go over all of the material one last time. If you find yourself getting frustrated, walk away for a little while to refresh. You have the right to feel some stress, but make sure that it does not sabotage your results.
  1. Eat and Sleep Right – Your physical state is just as important as your mental one when preparing for a life-changing test. In the weeks leading up to your exam date, maintain a healthy diet and sleep routine. This will actually work towards keeping your mind sharp and retaining information better, especially if you add bananas and some chocolate to your diet.

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