To reduce exposure and maintain social distance, some hospitals and facilities are moving to an online onboarding program that allows you to fill out your paperwork, go through human resources training and watch the necessary videos from the convenience of your home computer. 

Traveling is a fun and adventurous experience that can fill your storehouse with exciting and entertaining stories. Yet, during months when an infectious disease is rampant, it's also important to stay safe and well.

Working different shifts is often just a part of working in medicine. Patients need care 24/7, and there needs to be someone there to give it to them. When you accept your contract assignment, it is often with an understanding of the schedule you'll be working. But, as we all know, life happens and sometimes what's planned doesn't materialize.

Traveling professionals enjoy a number of benefits, not the least of which is being able to see different areas of the country for long periods of time. This means you get to enjoy different cultures and geographical locations almost as if you were a resident and not a tourist. 

How well you adjust to the new way things are being done helps instill confidence in your patients, which in turn reduces their stress level and can have a significant impact on their health. The COVID-19 pandemic has made everyone make a shift in their lives and their work.

Here are five strategies to consider.