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Continuing Your Education

Favorite can help with the cost of continuing your education, whether in a classroom or conference setting or online!

The healthcare industry is constantly advancing and so must you. Ultimately, your value as a healthcare professional is determined by your commitment to lifelong learning. Many state boards of nursing require CEUs to renew licensure as well. Favorite Healthcare Staffing’s goal is to support the obligation you have to yourself and your profession. Favorite will reimburse our staff up to $100 a year for CEUs. See the "benefits" area of our website for details. While there, you will also find a listing of CEU requirements and levels of home study permitted by state. Continuing participation in industry education and training not only expands your clinical skills but also your career opportunities. Stay current and let Favorite help.

Free and fee-based CEU providers

www.powerpak.com
www.nurseceu.com/free.htm
www.nursingworld.org/ce/cecatalog.cfm
www.nursingspectrum.com
www.CEU4U.com
www.healthstream.com

Upcoming educational opportunities

Check with your local associations, healthcare facilities and your Favorite branch for other CEU opportunities in your area.

Travel to Maine!

Maine will surpirse you with its diversity and excitement.

Beaches in Maine? You bet! Maine beaches come in many sizes and shapes. White sand ocean beaches cover much of the southern Maine coast and dot the rest of the 5,500 miles of Maine coastline. By day, beaches are teeming with people building sandcastles, body surfing, searching for seashells and just soaking in the sun. In the evening, the low rumble of the surf crashing upon the shore offers a soothing backdrop for a romantic stroll.

Like mountains and camping? The Maine Highlands is the place for you. Here you will find plentiful moose and deer; abundant parkland, including 200,000-acre Baxter State Park; Moosehead Lake, the largest in the Northeast; and mile-high Mt. Katahdin, the tallest peak in Maine. Outstanding whitewater rafting on the Penobscot and Kennebec Rivers is offered, Maine’s prime rafting areas. Enjoy all types of outdoor recreation, from canoeing/kayaking and camping to snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing. Truly an outdoorsman’s paradise, The Maine Highlands is also home to some of the best hunting and fishing in the east.

A little bit of both? Discover Downeast & Acadia, from the glacial coastlines of Acadia National Park to the dramatic tides of Cobscook and Passamaquoddy Bays. Explore villages filled with America’s history, and FDR’s summer home right next door on Campobello Island, Canada. Natural wonders, lighthouses, shopping, and varied lodging and dining choices can be found Downeast & Acadia. The coast offers whale watching, puffin watching and seakayaking, while the many lakes boast exceptional canoeing, fishing and hunting opportunities. Hike, bike, climb, relax by the water’s edge or explore the nooks and crannies of Downeast & Acadia.

For more information about current travel assignments in the state of Maine, give us a call at 800-755-1411 or email gotravel@favoritestaffing.com.

Summer Safety for Your Pet

Summertime is perfect for fun and relaxation, and, of course, we want to have Fido join the fun whether it be at the campground, lake, or mountains!

Many pets enjoy a dip in the lake or a swim in the pool. But if your pet gets in the water, make sure he has a way out. Most animals are natural swimmers, even if they don’t enjoy water, and most drownings are caused by exhaustion. To ensure your pet’s safety, NEVER let him swim unattended. If your pet is too tired to climb out of the water, he will need your help to lift him out. Large pets may need a special ramp to climb back on a boat or out of a pool, which can be purchased online. FAWS’ “Skamper-Ramp” is highly visible to pets (white is easily seen by all animals) and attaches effortlessly to pools, ponds and boats. Also consider a life vest/floatation device. These are fairly inexpensive and most models have handles to aid in lifting your pet from the water.

If you want to take your best furry friend on vacation with you, be sure to plan ahead to ensure her comfort and safety. Call ahead and check motels' "pet policy" to be sure your pet will be welcome. AAA provides a listing of "pet friendly" places to stay. Bring plenty of food and water from home. Some pets may become ill by drinking tap water from a new source. Another must is a good strong lead. NEVER let your animal roam free. By doing so you are not only endangering her comfort and well-being, but also the comfort and security of your neighbors - not to mention the possibility she may panic and run! If you plan to camp, special tents can be purchased for your pet, so she can lie in shade, comfort and security.

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Favorite Flicks

The Newsletter Staff reviews recent movie releases.

Cars (Rated G)
Cars, another well made film from Pixar, teaches the life lesson about fame and fortune. Incredibly well made and stylish, the characters bring out so much liveliness on the big screen. The story revolves around a lightning fast rookie named Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and how he discovers that life is not just about the finish line and glory and fame. This hilarious comedy will make you laugh and leave you asking for a sequel.
Our Score: (4 out of 4 Stethoscopes)

Nacho Libre (Rated PG)
Nacho Libre stars Jack Black plays a ridiculous cook turned wrestler. Some of the humor was unnecessary and unusual but some of it is right on target. The movie is about a cook in an orphanage that comes up with an idea to earn money for better food for the children. Nacho Libre does not have universal appeal, but if you’re a fan of Jack Black or enjoy wrestling, you should like it.
Our Score: (2 1/2 out of 4 Stethoscopes)

Superman Returns (Rated PG-13)
Superman Returns stars Brandon Routh as the Man of Steel, who has just returned from a 5 year absence from Earth. He gets his old job back at the Daily Planet, but discovers much has changed in his absence. Superman Returns is good summer fun. All of the special effects are eye-popping and captivating. The action sequences are thrillingly staged and directed, and from a big summer blockbuster, what more could you ask for?
Our Score: (3 1/2 out of 4 Stethoscopes)

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