Advantra Health: Stories from the floorhttps://advantra.health/storiesPractical guidance for nurses, allied health professionals, advanced practice clinicians and physicians, and for the care teams they work beside.en-us Allied health in 2027: Build capacity around clinical expertisehttps://advantra.health/features/allied-health-capacity-2027https://advantra.health/features/allied-health-capacity-2027FeaturedMon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 A compact license in 2026. Know where it reacheshttps://advantra.health/stories/compact-licensehttps://advantra.health/stories/compact-licenseChristine TeixeiraCheck where your multistate license permits work, including states still completing implementation.NursingMon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Adding telepsychiatry ahead of 2027https://advantra.health/stories/adding-telepsychiatryhttps://advantra.health/stories/adding-telepsychiatryChristine TeixeiraBuild remote days around the practice while keeping prescribing and coverage rules separate.PhysiciansWed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Finding your rhythm in home healthhttps://advantra.health/stories/rhythm-in-home-healthhttps://advantra.health/stories/rhythm-in-home-healthChristine TeixeiraMake room for the work between visits as you consider a move from the hospital.NursingMon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Pick the travel contract you would extendhttps://advantra.health/stories/beyond-the-headline-ratehttps://advantra.health/stories/beyond-the-headline-rateChristine TeixeiraCompare the unit and the week you would live when 2 travel offers look equally workable.NursingFri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Per diem shifts that fit around the rest of your weekhttps://advantra.health/stories/per-diem-around-lifehttps://advantra.health/stories/per-diem-around-lifeChristine TeixeiraHow nurses make room for extra shifts around a hospital job, classes or the school run.NursingWed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 A first travel contract, week by weekhttps://advantra.health/stories/first-travel-assignmenthttps://advantra.health/stories/first-travel-assignmentChristine TeixeiraWhat 13 weeks on a new unit ask of you, from day 1 orientation to the extension talk.NursingMon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 From acute care to outpatient therapyhttps://advantra.health/stories/acute-to-outpatient-therapyhttps://advantra.health/stories/acute-to-outpatient-therapyChristine TeixeiraLook past clinic hours to the booked visits, treatment plans and documentation inside them.Allied healthFri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Choosing your assignments by seasonhttps://advantra.health/stories/assignments-around-seasonshttps://advantra.health/stories/assignments-around-seasonsChristine TeixeiraMatch the place you want to spend a season with the patients and work you are prepared to take.Advanced practiceWed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Planning a month of per diem shiftshttps://advantra.health/stories/week-of-per-diemhttps://advantra.health/stories/week-of-per-diemChristine TeixeiraBuild a workable calendar while leaving room for rest and changes in available shifts.NursingMon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Moving into pediatrics from adult carehttps://advantra.health/stories/moving-into-pediatricshttps://advantra.health/stories/moving-into-pediatricsChristine TeixeiraFind a pediatric role that gives your adult-care experience room to develop in a new population.NursingFri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Planning coverage before the 2026 winter censushttps://advantra.health/stories/planning-for-winter-censushttps://advantra.health/stories/planning-for-winter-censusChristine TeixeiraUse last winter’s schedule to decide what to cover internally and what to arrange ahead.For care teamsWed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0700 A first travel contract in respiratory therapyhttps://advantra.health/stories/first-travel-contract-rthttps://advantra.health/stories/first-travel-contract-rtChristine TeixeiraPrepare for a new hospital’s equipment and coverage as the 2026 respiratory season develops.Allied healthMon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0700 The school nurse year, from August to Junehttps://advantra.health/stories/year-as-a-school-nursehttps://advantra.health/stories/year-as-a-school-nurseChristine TeixeiraFollow the school calendar from opening health plans to winter illness and spring trips.NursingFri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0700 From residency into a first practicehttps://advantra.health/stories/residency-into-practicehttps://advantra.health/stories/residency-into-practiceChristine TeixeiraChoose the work and support you want after training, alongside the place you want to live.PhysiciansFri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0700 A first locums assignment for physicianshttps://advantra.health/stories/first-locums-assignmenthttps://advantra.health/stories/first-locums-assignmentChristine TeixeiraChoose a first assignment with a clear purpose and a close look at the schedule and call.PhysiciansMon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Where outside clinicians fit around your float poolhttps://advantra.health/stories/steady-float-poolhttps://advantra.health/stories/steady-float-poolChristine TeixeiraUse outside coverage for the gaps your internal pool cannot carry without losing its flexibility.For care teamsFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0700 A first week that supports contract clinicianshttps://advantra.health/stories/contract-clinicians-on-a-unithttps://advantra.health/stories/contract-clinicians-on-a-unitChristine TeixeiraGive days 1 to 5 a clear place in the work of the charge nurse, educator and unit.For care teamsMon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Planning the weeks between contractshttps://advantra.health/stories/time-off-between-contractshttps://advantra.health/stories/time-off-between-contractsChristine TeixeiraGive planned time away its own dates, while keeping the next assignment and renewals in view.Advanced practiceFri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0700 A first locums assignment as an NP or PAhttps://advantra.health/stories/first-locums-apphttps://advantra.health/stories/first-locums-appChristine TeixeiraSettle the clinical role and local support before choosing dates for your first locums assignment.Advanced practiceMon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Moving from the hospital into long-term carehttps://advantra.health/stories/moving-into-long-term-carehttps://advantra.health/stories/moving-into-long-term-careChristine TeixeiraLook closely at the residents, the team and the shift as you consider a different setting.NursingMon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0700 Adding a second imaging modalityhttps://advantra.health/stories/adding-a-second-modalityhttps://advantra.health/stories/adding-a-second-modalityChristine TeixeiraPlan the education and clinical experience behind adding CT, MRI or mammography to your registry.Allied healthMon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0700