Rick Martinez
Bio
I help CEOs & entrepreneurs write & publish books that give them authority & legacy | Bestselling author | Former CEO turned ghostwriter |
California born, Texas raised.
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How Travel Nurses Can Quickly Crush Student Loan Debt
Becoming a travel nurse can help you pay off your student loans. Not only do you receive a higher salary than you would as a staff nurse, but you also receive a housing stipend and per diem. You shop less when you travel due to less space, and working overtime is a great way to make extra money. All of these factors can help you pay off your student loans in no time.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Humans
The Rise of the Freelance Writer
I'm getting tired of the articles about "the great resignation" and how the pandemic drove the work from home revolution. One of the main reasons is that I was a work-from-home homie years before most of us ever heard of Wuhan, China.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Journal
Nursing is Changing, and Some Say for the Worst
Nursing is changing, and some say for the worst, especially if you're a "younger" RN. While I don't necessarily agree with that sentiment as a blanket statement, some stats may actually point to that being true, especially for millennial RNs or Gen Z nurses looking to start or continue travel nursing.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Journal
One Nurse's Point of View on Life, Death, and Selflessness During The Pandemic
As nurses, we are privy to some of the most intimate moments a person will ever experience. We are witnesses to the joys and sorrows of life, and often times we are the only ones who offer comfort in a time of need. We are both caregivers and friends, and we touch people's lives in ways that many never even realize.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Humans
5 Wicked Simple Things You Must Know To Make It As a Freelance Writer
As I write this, I just landed a new client. It's not a brag, but rather my way of simply saying that I only share "advice" type stuff because I've done it myself. At least, that's what I believe. That I prefer to listen to and follow folks who have actually done the thing that I'm striving to do.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Lifehack
What Skills and Qualities Does a Great Nurse Need?
What does it take to be a great nurse? We all know that nurses are the backbone of a hospital. Heck, nurses are the backbone of the entire healthcare industry. They are the ones who are by the patients' side 24/7 and who make tough decisions when it comes to patient care. They work diligently to stay current on the latest medical advancements.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Journal
What to Do When a Client Says, "I'll Pay You Later"
I have a client that owes me dough, and I kinda want it. Seriously though. I did the work. I sent him the work. His company published my work as their own. So in my mind, and likely yours, he owes me the coinage for a job completed. Am I right?
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Journal