Sessions

Have you ever gotten to the end of a travel assignment and realized you never visited that landmark, took that hike, went on the weekend adventure, picked up that hobby, or achieved that burning goal? First you are not alone, and 13 weeks is the perfect amount of time to Dream, Declare and Deliver on anything you are passionate about creating in your life. Join this session and engage with Gabriel Griess, founder of Excel Medical Staffing, retired military officer and professional emotional intelligence coach on practical steps to achieving meaningful goals on your next assignment. Say hello to daily action, motivating mindset and action steps that bring your dreams into reality.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Please ensure your seatbelts are securely fastened…this is a rapid trip through 50 topics in 50 minutes. Come along for the ride as we take an evidence-based journey to debunk classical healthcare myths, discuss some new and trending topics, and learn about some valuable things you can bring to the bedside. 60 Evidence-based clinical updates for a multidisciplinary audience. This rapid-fire session is very entertaining and always a favorite!

Cost: Included With Ticket

Instructor: National Institute for Healthcare Education

$168 online (prior to arrival)
$125 skill session (at conference)

The online portion must be completed prior to arrival – please arrive with printed certificate in hand. The instructor will be conducting the Skills Sessions (Parts 2 & 3) only. This is a quick, convenient, and LOW STRESS way for you to stay current on these certifications. Printed cards will be issued at end of course. This blended learning for ACLS, PALS, or BLS is per AHA rules open to ALL new, expired, or renewing students.

You can do the online portion at your own pace – stretch it out over an evening or even several days if you want – then you’ll spend less time in a classroom for the Skills Session review and checkoff – and you’re done! This is especially recommended for those who suffer from test anxiety because you can repeat the online scenarios and final exam until you pass, and the instructor will make sure you know what you need to know to pass the skills portion.

Trauma-informed care is a framework in which recognizes individuals could possess symptoms of trauma that can influence their healing and recovery. This session will share useful strategies to recognize trauma symptoms and proactively create an environment to avoid retraumatizing the patient.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Still have questions left unanswered about taxes? This session is open to everyone as an open Q&A session lead by Joseph Smith & Donna Robinson.

Cost: Included with ticket

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Workshop.
*New 1 Day Format*
Pre-course online: $45, on-site completion: $175
Workshop # 000W2231536

Instructor: Onika Davis

Co Instructor: Patricia C Pitts

This course is designed for the perinatal nurse who has completed a Basic EFM course & is working in an Antepartum or Labor & Delivery setting. With the new format, there is some Online Learning Prerequisites to complete prior to your in person class. Please note that you will not be able to attend  class if the online portion is not completed.

Details & Instructions are in your REQUIRED AWHONN student materials that must be purchased separately from Kendal Hunt Publishing. The New unopened Student packet contains a unique individual code for each student. You cannot share the information or use a previously used book.

The Required online prerequisite will take approximately 3.5hrs & must be completed no more than 30 days prior to the in person class. (Access to the perquisite items starts 30 days before the course date & ends 1 day before the course date.)

This new & updated format includes topics such as Assessment & Interpretation of EFM Strips,, Interventions, Various Techniques in EFM & Videos on Leopold’s Maneuvers, IUPC, FSE and Intermittent Auscultation followed by a brief post test.

**Required Student Material:  AWHONN Intermediate Student Pack from Kendall Hunt ISBN 978-1-7924-8963-1.
To order on the phone: Call Kendall Hunt 800-228-0810  or to order on line visit: https://awhonn.kendallhunt.com/store.

All questions regarding Course material, shipping & handling costs and delivery times must be directed to KH publishers.

Instructor: National Institute for Healthcare Education

$36 online (prior to arrival & not included in TravCon fee)
$65 skill session (at conference)

The online portion must be completed prior to arrival – please arrive with printed certificate in hand. The instructor will be conducting the Skills Sessions (Parts 2 & 3) only. This is a quick, convenient, and LOW STRESS way for you to stay current on these certifications. Printed cards will be issued at end of course. This blended learning for ACLS, PALS, or BLS is per AHA rules open to ALL new, expired, or renewing students.

You can do the online portion at your own pace – stretch it out over an evening or even several days if you want – then you’ll spend less time in a classroom for the Skills Session review and checkoff – and you’re done! This is especially recommended for those who suffer from test anxiety because you can repeat the online scenarios and final exam until you pass, and the instructor will make sure you know what you need to know to pass the skills portion.

**Registrations are due in advance so we have enough instructors available

Bullying in clinical work settings remains a pervasive issue, affecting the mental health, job satisfaction, and overall well-being of healthcare professionals. Join Michael G, RN to learn successful strategies from his tenure in various high-pressure environments, offering traveling clinicians a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively address and prevent bullying in your own workplace. By the end of the session, you will be equipped with actionable strategies to recognize, confront, and cope with bullying in your clinical work environments, fostering a healthier and more supportive workplace culture. This presentation aims to empower traveling healthcare professionals to advocate for themselves and their colleagues, ultimately enhancing both personal well-being and patient care quality.

Cost: Included with ticket

2024 has brought changes to the overall market trends in travel healthcare, but some of those differences are unique to the Allied space. This session is going to focus on a market analysis for travel therapists but we will also review Respiratory, imaging trends and more! We will discuss the market in regards to overall demand from both a compensation and geographical need perspective.

Cost: Included with ticket

This session will provide clinicians with information regarding the air transport of critically ill patients. A review of flight physiology, stessors of flight, and several logistical considerations of aeromedical transport will be discussed.

Cost: Included with ticket

Explore specialized financial planning strategies designed for healthcare travelers with Garrett Ashbaugh. This session will delve into the unique challenges faced by travel nurses, offering tailored solutions to navigate them effectively.

Traditional financial planning concepts may not fully apply to this dynamic market. Garrett will discuss a range of planning topics and then focus on the distinct challenges healthcare travelers encounter, including:

Private healthcare versus public healthcare, which can impact access to disability insurance or life insurance.
Retirement savings strategies without traditional 401(k) options, highlighting alternative vehicles and optimal times to utilize them.
Efficient tax planning for accumulation and distribution.
Gain valuable insights into financial planning tailored to the needs of healthcare travelers.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Join Kim Dilley as she addresses the importance of understanding and respecting your role in the operating room (O.R.) as a surgical technologist (ST) or first assistant (FA) traveler. Kim is passionate about ensuring that healthcare professionals know their scope of practice to avoid working outside of their designated roles.

In this session, Kim will discuss the significance of knowing your role and scope of practice, particularly in situations where CSTs may work beyond their scope due to local practices. It’s crucial to be aware of state regulations regarding the CSFA position, as some states may not recognize it, leading to potential scope of practice issues for CSTs.

Kim will also touch on the challenges that can arise when a CSFA takes an assignment as a CST, including situations where surgeons may expect CSFAs to perform tasks that exceed the CST’s scope of practice. Learning to assert boundaries and say no when pressured by physicians is key to maintaining professional integrity.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Isabel Eliassen will unravel the complexities of occupational licensure compacts, which play a crucial role in reducing barriers for practitioners working across state lines while maintaining high standards for public health and safety. Managing individual licenses in multiple states can be burdensome for practitioners who work via telehealth or travel frequently. Compacts offer a streamlined solution by allowing practitioners to maintain one license while practicing in other compact member states.

This presentation will provide an overview of compacts and their benefits for traveling practitioners. Compacts currently exist for various occupations, including physicians, nurses, APRNs, psychologists, counselors, occupational therapists, physical therapists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and EMS personnel.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of licensure compacts and how they can benefit you as a healthcare practitioner.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Patients with long-haul COVID symptoms can demonstrate reduced function and difficulty with daily life activities. This session will highlight the spectrum of symptoms and potential ways medical practitioners can support individuals with this condition.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Join us for a groundbreaking event as we tackle the pressing issue of burnout in healthcare head-on! With the “great resignation” looming, it’s time to take proactive steps towards personal well-being. Davin Healthcare is at the forefront of this movement as a nurse-founded and employee-owned staffing organization. We’re dedicated to the welfare of caregivers and deeply concerned about rising attrition rates. Our research reveals the game-changing benefits of wearable technology. These innovative devices allow individuals to combat burnout by actively monitoring and managing their health. Join us as we unveil how wearable tech can transform healthcare, empowering professionals to thrive and stay resilient in their vital roles!

Cost: Included With Ticket

Join Heidi Shelton as she addresses the confusion surrounding patient shielding and radiation safety practices since the release of the AAPM Patient gonadal and fetal shielding statement in 2019. This presentation will delve into the history of patient shielding, review the AAPM statement, and discuss subsequent statements by the ASRT and ARRT. The focus will be on understanding and implementing best practice standards moving forward in the medical imaging community.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Want to be more confident and in-control of your finances? This presentation will help you build a financial plan that can serve as a roadmap to help you reach your financial goals.

Cost: Included With Ticket

In “Fit for Care,” Kailin Haugh emphasizes the crucial role of fitness in the lives of healthcare providers, highlighting its impact on delivering safe and quality care. Kailin addresses the common oversight of prioritizing patient wellness over personal health and aims to provide clarity on fitness and nutrition. She seeks to simplify these concepts, demonstrating to travelers that maintaining a busy and demanding career can still align with self-care. Kailin emphasizes the endless benefits of fitness, advocating for healthcare professionals to prioritize their own well-being and feel empowered while caring for others.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Delve into the intricate world of forensics with a focus on gunshot wounds (GSWs), stabbings, and pattern bruising. This talk explores the crucial methodologies used to analyze these types of injuries, highlighting their distinct forensic signatures and the pivotal role they play in healthcare. Discover how experts care for victims of violence and interpret trauma patterns to reconstruct events, and provide crucial evidence in solving complex cases.

Cost: Included with ticket

In this session learn about the opportunities available to clinicians outside of the traditional US Hospital environment. We will discuss options within humanitarian and industrial sectors.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Join Joscel James Agudo as he delves into the world of content creation and monetization on major social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and TikTok. Discover the seven key strategies to monetize your content effectively.

This presentation will kick off with an exploration of these platforms, highlighting their unique features, similarities, and their roles in both our personal and professional travel experiences. Joscel will emphasize the power of storytelling and building connections with your audience.

Learn about the seven proven methods to monetize your content, equipping you with the knowledge to identify and implement these strategies. By the end of this session, you will be ready to embark on your journey as a successful content creator.

This session is designed to empower the travel community by showcasing how personal narratives can be transformed into engaging content. Joscel will also unveil various income streams, providing attendees with the tools to generate additional revenue.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to elevate your content creation and monetization skills at TravCon 2024!

Cost: Included With Ticket

In this presentation, “How to Build a Supportive Network for Nurses,” we will explore the importance of nurse community and how it can help with the sustainability of this profession. Topics will include, mentorship programs, peer support systems, and leveraging technology to maintain these connections. Attendees will gain valuable insights on fostering unity, reducing burnout, and ultimately enhancing patient care through a cohesive and supportive nationwide nursing community.

Cost: Included with ticket

Working as an Independent Contractor is a basic part of the “Gig Economy” and there are opportunities for healthcare providers when the right pieces of the puzzle are in place. We will explore the basics of self-employment / contracting vs working as an employee, the additional filing requirements, an introduction to entities (LLC, S Corp etc.), and the regulatory hurdles involved.

Cost: Included With Ticket

MCH, RDW, MCV, RBC – The hematology report has more letters than the alphabet. While some hematology tests, like the RBC and WBC are easy to interpret and used in daily practice, many of the results contained in the hematology report are less frequently used and poorly understood. In this session, all the components of the hematology test will be reviewed fin detail providing the significance of each to patient care.

Cost: Included with ticket

Join Mark Zajac for an introductory yoga session designed to help healthcare practitioners prevent strains and sprains, common workplace injuries. This session will introduce gentle stretching exercises aimed at mitigating these injuries. Learn yoga poses that strengthen and de-stress your body, helping you maintain physical and mental well-being in your demanding profession.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Join Lorie Brown as she discusses crucial strategies to safeguard your most valuable asset—your professional license—as a travel nurse. You are often the focal point for any issues that arise, making it vital to protect yourself effectively.

In this session, Lorie will outline five simple yet crucial steps to protect your license. You will learn about the most common claims against your license and gain valuable insights into protecting yourself in new environments.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to protect your professional license and ensure a successful travel nursing career at TravCon 2024!

Cost: Included With Ticket

Healthcare professionals work in challenging and stressful environments. Working in these environments often leads to physical and mental complications hence leading to shortened careers in their medical profession. This combined with a modern health care and insurance system which focuses more on “sick care,” than functional, preventative care is the setup for disaster related to the health care workers longevity in their profession.

This presentation will describe numerous tools for improving healthspan; therefore potentially extending their time as a health care professional, as well as increasing the likelihood of being able to live a “functional” retirement. From cutting edge diagnostics to genetics based diet and exercise programs, attendees of this presentation will walk away with an extensive knowledge of modern day longevity tools.

Cost: Included with ticket

Join Chad Hensley as he delves into the critical role of medical imaging in diagnosing injuries associated with child abuse. This lecture will provide an overview of the different categories of child abuse, its prevalence in the United States, and the multimodality approach to diagnosis. Special emphasis will be placed on the neurological and skeletal injuries seen in cases of Abusive Head Trauma and other forms of physical abuse.

Cost: Included With Ticket

The rising Hispanic Latino population in the United States creates potential communication gaps with non-English speaking patients. Clinicians who can learn to speak basic Spanish phrases can increase their confidence and competence to provide quality patient care. Health care professionals who can speak conversational and basic Spanish phrases to Spanish–speaking patients can improve patient satisfaction, decrease communication errors, and potentially avoid medical errors.

Learn how to introduce yourself and speak basic medical phrases in Spanish! This course is designed for the beginner or someone with 1 year or less in Spanish learning. This course will introduce pronunciation, simple grammar, and medical terminology you can use as a healthcare professional to better communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and families.  This is a 7 hour intensive that gives you lots of time to practice so you can walk out ready to ‘Habla’!”

CE Credit Hours: 7 (.7 CEUs)            Pre-requisites:  None
Instructional Method:  Live lecture with group practice (workbook provided)                                                                                                      2 Introductory Spanish Intensives available: Sunday 8:30am-5pm & Wednesday (repeated)

Course Outcomes – At the completion of this course the learner will be able to:

1. Discuss general cultural and language considerations for Spanish speaking patients with limited English.
2. Introduce self to a Spanish speaking patient.
3. Identify basic Spanish phrases needed to communicate with Spanish speaking patients in your role as a health care provider.
4. Describe resources available for health care providers to learn Spanish phrases and resources for non-English speaking patients to receive translated medical information.
5. Demonstrate the use of assessment questions that stimulate a one-word or yes-no response

To be eligible for continuing education credit, learners must attend this course in its entirety as evidence by badge scan, complete the post-test with a minimum passing score of 80%, and complete the course evaluation form.

Cost: Included With Ticket

This 4-hour workshop will provide health care providers with a review of basic Spanish grammar and pronunciation and will then expand your conversational speaking skills for any medical setting. This course is for those who already have a good foundation of basic Spanish, and it’s suggested that participants have 2 years or more of Spanish learning. The intermediate course will expand your vocabulary and use complex sentences in medical conversations.

CE Credit Hours: 4 (.4 CEUs) Pre-requisites: 2 or more years of Spanish learning Instructional Method: Live lecture with group practice (workbook provided)

Wednesday 9am – 1:30pm

Course Outcomes – At the completion of this course the learner will be able to:

Identify patient interview questions to assess a patient’s chief complaint and complete a history & physical
Demonstrate conversational medical Spanish in patient-centered scenarios
Identify and demonstrate diseases, medical vocabulary, and terminology in Spanish
Demonstrate the use of medical terminology to review body systems, explain diagnostic tests and treatments, and provide basic patient education in Spanish

To be eligible for continuing education credit, learners must attend this course in its entirety as evidence by badge scan, complete the post-test with a minimum passing score of 80%, and complete the course evaluation form.

Cost: Included With Ticket

In this presentation, Operation Happy Nurse Founder, Shannon McPeek, will explore the often-overlooked signs of anxiety, depression, and burnout, providing practical strategies for managing mental health challenges. Participants will learn about self-reflection, leveraging community and peer support networks, and understanding when to seek professional help. Through data insights and open dialogue, attendees will gain valuable insights into prioritizing their mental well-being in professions that prioritize everyone else.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Do you love traveling and want to do good in the world? A medical mission combines both your love for travel and nursing.”Mission Possible: Empowering Nurses for Success on Medical Missions” provides essential knowledge, practical tips, and motivational insights to ensure that nurses are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities around the world.

Cost: Included with ticket

The incidence of homelessness continues to grow in our country and their healthcare needs generally exceed that of the general population. This session will look at the incidence of homelessness, healthcare needs unique to the homeless population and address numerous challenges that must be addressed when caring for an discharging patients in this population.

Cost: Included with ticket

Coming from another country to work temporarily in the US? Working in another country or a US Territory? There is a lot more to your filing than you might expect!

Cost: Included With Ticket

Instructor: Patricia Pitts, RNC-OB
$45 – Online Cert (Prior to Arrival)
$99 – Hands on Session (at conference)

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) offers education based on American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/American Heart Association (AHA) “Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Emergency Cardiovascular Care: Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines.”

For specific questions on NRP or AWHONN Certifications, email Patricia.

Instructor: National Institute for Healthcare Education

$168 online (prior to arrival & not included in TravCon fee)
$135 skill session (at conference)

The online portion must be completed prior to arrival – please arrive with printed certificate in hand. The instructor will be conducting the Skills Sessions (Parts 2 & 3) only. This is a quick, convenient, and LOW STRESS way for you to stay current on these certifications. Printed cards will be issued at end of course. This blended learning for ACLS, PALS, or BLS is per AHA rules open to ALL new, expired, or renewing students.

You can do the online portion at your own pace – stretch it out over an evening or even several days if you want – then you’ll spend less time in a classroom for the Skills Session review and checkoff – and you’re done! This is especially recommended for those who suffer from test anxiety because you can repeat the online scenarios and final exam until you pass, and the instructor will make sure you know what you need to know to pass the skills portion.

Understanding per diem eligibility and limits is critically important for healthcare travelers. This session will make these complex issues clear and understandable.

Cost: Included With Ticket

In the current market, it is a lot more competitive for a traveler to get the job they want. Right now the average can be 10 job submissions to get an offer for certain specialties. Chris will provide insight and advice on how to make your professional profile to make them stand out in the crowd and improve their chances of getting the job they want.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Traveling to a new destination can be exciting, but there’s always additional baggage that you take along. Join this session for innovative hacks and planning on how to leave stress behind, as you embark on your next travel assignment. Let’s talk about the often overlooked and contributing stressful factors (relationship management, health, and functional routines) that create additional burden before, during, and post travel assignments. By the end of this session, you’ll have a better plan to prevent burnout and keep stress to a minimum so that you are providing the best care possible for your patients and yourself!

Cost: Included With Ticket

Angel Wells’ course equips healthcare professionals, including travelers, with tools to increase awareness and develop personal defense skills against rising violence in healthcare settings, where 70% of non-fatal workplace violence incidents occur. This dynamic session provides timely and essential resources, featuring practical insights from two instructors, real-world case studies, and interactive training on body positioning, defense stances, and basic physical tactics to prepare participants for potential violent encounters.

Cost: Included With Ticket

“Travelers are uniquely positioned to take advantage of side hustles while on contract, and who couldn’t benefit from a little (or a lot) extra income these days.
In our presentation we discuss a wide variety of side hustles for travelers, most of which we have personal experience with.
There is something for everyone in this one!”

Cost: Included with ticket

Hemorrhage is a common cause of death and disability in trauma and non-trauma patients. Responding quickly during hemorrhagic events can mean the difference between life and death. Whether you are a clinical healthcare professional who cares for bleeding patients, or a healthcare provider who is more likely to encounter a bleeding incident outside the clinical setting, the importance of stopping or slowing down bleeding is a top priority. This presentation, not to be confused with the the “STOP THE BLEED®” national program, will cover everything bleeding control, from basic techniques to the most cutting-edge hemorrhage control methods.

Cost: Included with ticket

This session will cover basic, everyday aspects of tax reporting, and how it affects you. Crucial for new travelers, and even for experienced travelers who have been ducking these topics.

Cost: Included With Ticket

The Tax Home never fails to be the most important, yet least understood, concept for the Healthcare Traveler. Learn how to keep it (legally), and how it is different from a permanent address. Learn how to tell if you even have a tax home, and how it is different from a permanent address.

Cost: Included With Ticket

While Joseph covers the technical details of Tax Homes for Travelers, Donna goes into the questions about what can be defended in an audit. What a tax preparer needs to have, and what a traveler needs to do is important know to protect both parties in a potential IRS audit.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Healthcare is changing because of telehealth technology. In this session, experience telehealth nurse Kimberlee Rowett will discuss how telehealth technology will impact the futures of travel healthcare professionals. In addition she will explore the barriers for this workforce demographic and ways to overcome these challenges through understanding, advocating for, and implementing telehealth technology in their travel and non-travel vocations.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Does your heart skip a beat trying to decipher an EKG rhythm? This class will review the basic foundations of cardiac anatomy, physiology, electrical conduction, and 12-lead EKG dysrhythmias. Join us to learn fundamentals of the anatomy of the heart and it’s electrical conduction system. This session includes the ABC’s of EKG rhythm strip interpretation of normal as well as the most common atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias.

Cost: Included with ticket

Kylee Nelson, the creative force behind Passports and Preemies, brings firsthand experience in travel nursing and a deep passion for travel to offer practical strategies for combating nurse burnout. Rooted in her personal journey and extensive interactions with nurses worldwide, her advice is relatable and actionable. In her presentation, nurses will gain valuable tools to enrich their professional lives and personal well-being through the transformative power of travel.

Cost: Included with ticket

Healthcare travelers should be prepared to recognize tropical diseases, especially vector-borne diseases that were previously uncommon or geographically isolated in North America. Clinicians are witnessing an increase in diseases such as malaria, Valley fever, E. coli, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Lyme disease, and other lesser-known illnesses that are worsened by changing weather patterns. This update will offer important information on the evolving landscape of these once rare diseases.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Gain valuable strategies for thriving through challenges faced by healthcare travelers with Amber Barna, MSN, RN. Drawing on her dual perspective as a seasoned healthcare professional and a staffing agency leader, Amber offers practical insights into common challenges and effective navigation strategies.

Even the most experienced travelers encounter conflicts while on assignment. This presentation will empower travelers to maximize their assignment experiences by addressing key challenges, including:

Floating to other units
Feeling ill-equipped due to a lack of training or orientation
Conflict with permanent staff
Learn how to effectively manage these challenges and make the most of your assignments. Don’t miss this opportunity to glean valuable insights from Amber Barna at TravCon 2024!

Cost: Included With Ticket

Mastering the Art of Negotiation in Travel Healthcare is your ticket to unlocking the secrets of successful travel contract negotiation and earning the pay you deserve. With expert guidance and real-world examples, you’ll learn when and how to negotiate, red flags to look out for when discussing pay, and how to know when you are getting paid fair.

Cost: Included With Ticket

This presentation explores the critical issue of workplace violence against healthcare providers, focusing on their rights and the legislative and support mechanisms in place to protect them. We will delve into state legislative measures, current bills in Congress, and available support systems aimed at safeguarding healthcare professionals.

Cost: Included with ticket

Sessions Include:

• Pleasures & Pitfalls: Anecdotes & Advice for Success from Veteran Travelers
• Pay Essentials: What are You Worth?
• Tax Awareness: Simplifying the Complexity of Tax-Free Benefits
• Mastering the Submission: Stand Out as a Candidate
• Ace the Interview: Land the Job Offer You Really Want
• Demystifying Credentialing: Process Tips to Lighten the Load
• Ethics for Healthcare Travelers: Using Good Judgement on the Road
• Living Your Best Life as a Traveler: The Unique Benefits & Freedom of a Nomadic Life
• Q&A: Ask the Experts Anything!

Objectives:

1. Travelers will be able to discuss best practices as it relates to finding and negotiating with staffing agencies and interviewing for travel assignments
2. List the different components that make up a traveler pay package and how to negotiate traveler pay
3. Discuss best practices to ensure traveler success including skills related to managing conflict and acclimating to new work environments and cultures
4. Discuss certification and licensure standards, the uniform licensure requirements

Cost: $70-$100  (Includes “Ask an Expert” lunch and an exclusive Cocktail Party)

Contact Hours: Up to 7

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a travel Nurse Practitioner (NP) working in isolated, semi- isolated and remote communities of the north often in locations above the tree line? Northern NPs are fortunate to work closely with diverse Indigenous communities ( First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples of Canada). Come and learn what extra skills, education and experience is required to be a travel NP and hear about the unlimited potential for professional and personal growth while working in the northern parts of Canada.

Cost: Included With Ticket

As housing costs continue to rise, travel healthcare professionals are considering the option of using an RV for accommodations. While RV travel offers a familiar space that provides comfort and convenience for exploring different areas, it also comes with challenges such as finding suitable campsites or RV parks, ongoing maintenance and repairs, and adjusting to potentially smaller living spaces. This presentation will briefly discuss each advantage and challenge, providing helpful information to assist you in deciding whether RV travel is suitable for your individual needs and preferences.

Cost: Included With Ticket

When it comes to travel healthcare for your family, several factors should be considered. John & Kristin Farnsworth will discuss the pros and cons of traveling with your family, including the benefits of experiencing new places and meeting new people, as well as the challenges of adjusting to new environments and potentially “road-schooling” your children. They will also provide tips and advice for families interested in pursuing travel, including finding suitable assignments, preparing for life on the road, balancing work and family responsibilities, and more. By the end of this presentation, you will have a better understanding of what traveling with your family entails and whether it might be the right choice for you.

Cost: Included With Ticket

Through this presentation, I aim to shed light on the often opaque world of bill rates in the travel healthcare industry. I plan to equip healthcare travelers with the understanding they need to navigate this complex system and advocate for themselves effectively.

The talk will cover essential elements like understanding bill rates, dissecting the components of a pay package, and strategies for negotiating fair and competitive compensation. By demystifying these financial aspects, I hope to empower travel healthcare professionals to secure the best possible terms for their assignments. I will provide the attendees with Cost sheet calculators for them to understand the overhead the agency has and what would be the lowest percentage an agency will take.

My 18 years of experience at the helm of TLC Nursing have provided me with the in-depth knowledge required to discuss this topic in a manner that is both informative and accessible.

Cost: Included with ticket

Explore the contentious debate surrounding crystalloid solutions in healthcare. This talk delves into the reasons behind the controversy, examining the impact of crystalloid use on patient outcomes, fluid management strategies, and the physiological implications of saline versus alternative solutions. Gain insights into current research, clinical practices, and the ongoing quest for optimal fluid resuscitation protocols in medical settings

Cost: Included with ticket

Join Melanie Theriac and Carley Sollars for a comprehensive presentation on best practices for healthcare travelers working in Hawaii, including an introduction to the unique culture. Learn step-by-step instructions on licensure, navigating healthcare facilities, and strategies for overcoming logistical challenges and managing high costs on the islands.

Cost: Included with ticket

This presentation is for all healthcare travelers interested in obtaining and maintaining a per diem job while also still taking travel assignments. This gives you maximum flexibility in your career and ensures even during times of high competitiveness or low contract availability, you as a healthcare worker will be able to make money and be financially secure.

Cost: Included with ticket