All roads lead to the internet! It’s true, though. The world wide web is growing ever larger and connecting us in more and more ways, from business to news, family, entertainment etc. Internet access wherever you go has become as essential as a power outlet. Here at Shreveport-Bossier Corporate Housing, we offer fully furnished travel nurse housing that includes internet access.
Travel nurse housing with the conveniences of home
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If you’re looking for temporary housing in the Bossier City LA area, look no further than us. When you choose one of our fully furnished condos, you’re choosing to rent direct from the owner, Debi. Debi works hard to ensure that her rentals feel like home and have necessary items such as pots & pans in the kitchen area, washer & dryer units in each condo and comfy leather chairs in the living area. In addition, high speed internet / WiFi is available to renters as well as a desk and printer. This is a much better solution than traditional hotels offer, since you don’t have to share a printer with others in the hotel. By staying in travel nurse housing, you’re also avoiding public WiFi networks at a hotel.
Working as a nurse on the go? Tips for fighting theft on the web
- Frequent travelers know how to pack smart…and that goes for internet security as well. One item you should always bring with you when on the road is a subscription to a Virtual Private Network (VPN). A VPN like ExpressVPN protects your internet traffic from prying eyes. It makes it much harder for thieves to access your private data from a purchase over a public network. This may include credit card numbers, contact information and banking details.
- Another way to encourage travel internet security is to update and maintain your computer frequently. Don’t neglect to install verified computer updates and run malware tests regularly.
- Don’t click on emails that look suspicious…delete them without opening or clicking on links in the emails.
- Make sure your passwords are strong and aren’t the same across multiple websites. If needed, use a password reminder program like Enpass or 1Password.
- Connectivity is a great thing, but sometimes it can work against you. As a travel nurse, you probably have gotten to see a lot of cool places! However, try to avoid posting frequent travel updates on social media in order to keep anonymity on your side. That way, thieves don’t have a heads up that your home is empty and available. In addition, keep Bluetooth turned off whenever possible on all devices as this can protect your data from being shared in a multitude of ways.1
In conclusion, the internet is a necessary tool for life. However, there are security threats when using it, especially while traveling. Take precautions, think smart and enjoy your job as a traveling medical professional!
Sources: https://www.medicalsolutions.com/blog/job-seeker/traveler-stories/travel-nursing/travel-nurses-extra-cautious-identity-theft/, https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-to-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft-when-you-travel.html, https://ilovetravelnursing.com/2017/05/20/how-to-avoid-identity-theft/, https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-05-2012/avoiding-travel-identity-theft.html, https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-a-vpn-and-why-you-need-one, https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-mobile-8-cyber-security-tips-for-business-travelers.html, (1) https://lifehacker.com/stop-leaving-your-smartphones-bluetooth-on-1817176967
