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Every day is filled with choices. Some aren’t very impactful, whereas others drastically change your day-to-day life.  What you choose as your career and  where  you work is a major decision. On average people spend about 13 years and 2 months of their life working at their job. That is significant! So, it’s pretty important that you enjoy your career and find satisfaction in your day-to-day work. That doesn’t mean you have to love every moment, but you shouldn’t dread heading to work each and every day. What if you didn’t have to worry about that? Have you considered nursing as a freelancer? Where you can set your own hours and choose the jobs you want to work? Of course, maybe you’re concerned about the stability or steady income this career path would provide. When you choose to work with NurseRegistry as a per diem nurse, you have all the benefits of a freelance nurse without the stress of securing placements. We have a dedicated coordination team that is con...

NurseRegistry is excited to announce that Thomas Derr, LVN is the Winter 2022 Recipient of the coveted Melissa A. Fischer Nursing Award .  Let’s discover a little bit about Thomas and his passion for nursing. Your Journey in Nursing as a Career What made you choose nursing? I chose nursing as a career for the purpose of helping people. Not only the clients but also their families. What advice would you give to those looking into nursing as a career? Advice that I would give to someone considering becoming a nurse; it’s not an easy profession but the rewards are greater than the sacrifice . Learn as much as you can from others and don’t get scared when a new opportunity arises. What is your day-to-day like? I work as a Traveling LVN as well and currently working in an Emergency Department. What keeps you motivated? My motivation stems from my family and my girlfriend. We keep each other grounded and focused. How do you decompress? I like to decompress by sleeping, trav...

While each healthcare facility has its own stressors, there is one aspect that seems to spread across every organization, company, and industry – the nursing shortage . Without professional nurse staffing, it can be difficult to confidently accept new patients or guarantee exceptional care. To combat this growing concern, per diem nursing has become more and more popular.  Whether you are looking into per diem nursing for your facility or you’re thinking about leaning into per diem nursing for yourself, we have all the information you need to make the best choice for you and your career. Everything You Need to Know About Per Diem Nursing Per diem nurses have become an incredibly vital resource for healthcare facilities. What exactly does per diem nursing mean in healthcare? “Per diem” is Latin for, “by the day,” meaning, these are nurses that are hired specifically for particular schedules and placements rather than being employed by the facility itself. Per diem nurses wo...