January 3, 2025

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New Year’s Resolutions for Travel Nurses

Posted on January 3, 2025December 30, 2024 by Alex McCoy

2025 is upon us!

If you ask us, that just seems wild. Even if you aren’t a big “resolutions” person, the new year usually causes most of us to reflect and plan a bit. Whether you are new to travel nursing, an old pro, or still in the dreaming phase–here are a few things you can consider for your New Year’s resolutions, goals, or loose plans. Or whatever you prefer to call them.

New Year’s Resolutions for Travel Nurses

Speak Up More

One of the most empowering resolutions you can make as a travel nurse is to find your voice and use it. See something in your contract you don’t like? Ask about it. Have a patient who could benefit from a specific service? Mention it to the doctor. Not in love with something at your new short-term rental? Reach out to your landlord about a solution.

As nurses, we are caretakers, and we often feel like we need to make ourselves smaller to keep everyone else content and comfortable. A resolution to speak up doesn’t mean being difficult—it means advocating for yourself and others in a way that fosters solutions. Sometimes, small changes or requests might not even be a big deal—so don’t be afraid to ask or voice your idea!

Make it to the Dream Location.

If you’ve had your eye on a specific assignment location, consider making it your 2025 resolution to get there!

Certain assignments might take a little more planning and preparation, but the longer you wait to plan it out, the longer it will take to actually get there. Start the process now: reach out to your recruiters and let them know your dream location. Get a feel for the market in that area,and map out a realistic timeline.

Making this resolution to prioritize your dream destination could lead to your most rewarding assignment yet!

Plan That Vacation

A well-deserved break should always make the list of your New Year’s resolutions. As travel nurses, you have a unique flexibility that many others don’t, but obligations and responsibilities can still get in the way.

Set a goal to carve out the time, money, and resources for your dream trip this year. Whether it’s cutting back on splurges to save up or taking a higher-paying assignment in a less desirable location, your resolution to plan will help make that getaway a reality.

Reach Out to People

Relationships can sometimes take a backseat when you’re always on the move. Make it a resolution this year to nurture your connections.

Reach out to friends and family you miss. Schedule FaceTime chats or meetups if possible. On assignment, take the lead at work by organizing social outings or simply inviting someone out for coffee. Your small efforts could spark meaningful connections and bring more joy into your year.

Be Positive

A great resolution for 2025 is to focus on maintaining a positive outlook, even when work presents challenges. Travel nursing, and nursing in general, can sometimes lead to a negative view of the world. To combat this, build routines to transition from work to home, set boundaries, and focus on things that make you happy.

Take time to reflect on your achievements and how far you’ve come. This simple but powerful resolution can remind you of the good in the world and keep you grounded in the fulfilling aspects of your career and life.

From everyone at The Gypsy Nurse, we wish you a happy and healthy New Year! We’re excited to see what 2025 has in store for you and your travel nursing journey.

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By Titan Medical

January 24, 2020

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Setting New Year’s Resolutions: Tips for Travel Nurses

Posted on January 24, 2020January 26, 2023 by Titan Medical

This article provided by: Titan Medical

With the new year right upon us, you probably have some resolutions that you want to keep in mind for 2020. Maybe it’s adapting to a healthier lifestyle? Or it could be something as simple as being more organized. Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions will keep you feeling rejuvenated and ready to kick start your weekly goals. To get thinking about what you can do to make 2020 your best year yet, here are some ideas to help you be successful.

Resolutions for Travel Nurses

Adapting to a healthier lifestyle:

While a healthier lifestyle might seem like a difficult task, taking baby steps will ensure happy, healthy habits in your future. You’re an avid soda drinker? Try drinking flavored seltzer water instead. Do you go out to eat for most meals? Cut it down to maybe 2 or 3 times a week with help from creating a monthly meal plan. It’s important to get excited about new, healthy recipes to try and once you’ve gotten into your routine, you’ll be adjusted in no time!

Getting into shape:

Instead of joining a gym that you know for a fact you won’t go to all the time, try doing an intro class to that gym to see if it’s something you would like doing. Some classes to consider would be CrossFit, hot yoga, pilates, etc. It’s about finding what works for you and your hectic schedule. If you are not able to join a gym, try streaming some workout videos on your TV in the morning. They work well for their convenience and are friendly for any budget.

Being more organized:

Ever have an itch to buckle down and get organized? Some ways to do so might be to declutter your storage unit, go through closets and cabinets, shred old mail that is piling up on counter tops and clean the nooks and crannies in your home. These cleaning tasks don’t need to be done at the very beginning of the year, but make it a gradual process. Getting around to tidying up will make for a cleaner, healthier environment and you will feel cozier in your space.

Trying one new thing each month:

Is there something that you have always wanted to try or see, but you just never got around to doing it? Whether it’s tasting a new dish at a local restaurant or going to an art gallery – it’ll be a fun and new experience for you to share alone or with loved ones. This is an idea that works well being a traveling professional as you can meet new friends while trying out new things.

Spending time with family and friends:

Everyone has a busy schedule and it can be difficult to find times to gather. To visit family and friends more often, attempt setting up dates to get together a couple weeks in advance that way everyone can ensure they have the time to meet up. This will also leave your schedule feeling less hectic as you have specific plans in place versus last-minute arrangements. New Year’s Resolutions are exciting and the key to keeping them obtainable is making sure they are simple and something that you know you could stick to. If it helps, make a list of what you want to achieve in the new year and add something else after you successfully fulfill one. Make 2020 your best year yet!

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By LRS Healthcare

December 27, 2019

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New Year’s Resolutions for Travel Nurses

Posted on December 27, 2019January 26, 2023 by LRS Healthcare

This article provided by: LRS Healthcare

It’s a proverb as old as time: The early bird gets the worm—and the prepared travel nurse gets the coolest assignment. It may be too soon for some to think about their 2020 resolutions, but travel nurses are a different, forward-thinking kind.

As you plan for all the adventures this new year of travel nursing will bring you, take a moment to make some resolutions that will help you enjoy your travels even more. Travel nursing is all about creating your best life on your terms, so draw inspiration for your 2020 goals from our resolutions and let’s make this year awesome!

Learn Something New

No matter where you find yourself working in 2020, embrace its landscape and culture to squeeze every bit of goodness out of your experience there. You can find opportunities to learn new hobbies, meet new people and try new foods at any assignment in any city. Spending a few months in Colorado? Check mountain climbing off your bucket list! Exploring the Pacific Northwest? Get to know your local barista! In New York City for the first time? Find the best pizza in your neighborhood!

Each new assignment is a chance to enrich your life with unforgettable, meaningful experiences. So, get out and try something new.

Build Out Your Professional Network

Networking is an essential career tool for travel nurses, especially when you have your heart set on a contract but don’t know how to secure it. Because travel nurses don’t have a permanent set of coworkers to advocate for them, they’re constantly representing themselves. In order to advance your career and land dream contracts, you have to build connections everywhere you go.

In 2020, focus on expanding your network of advocates and friends through social media, your recruiting agency and your assignment coworkers. The more people you have in your corner, the more options open up to you.

Make Life Easier for Yourself

There’s no doubt nursing can be physically and emotionally taxing, so take every opportunity to reduce your stress. You deserve to fully experience the freedom and fun of travel nursing. But that can be tough if you’re battling burnout. So, if you see a way to make your life simpler and less stressful, go for it. Here are some of our favorite ways to manage stress:

Work with your recruiter to get your travel documents organized in a way that’s easiest for you.
Build family and relaxation time into your 2020 schedule.
Make your housing needs clear so you can quickly find ideal housing.
Schedule a massage or take a soothing bath.
Make time to regularly talk with the people you care about.

Whatever makes you happy and takes a weight off your shoulders is well worth your time.

And if you’re in need of a new contract for the new year, contact LRS Healthcare to lock in your perfect 2020 plans.

We hope these New Year’s resolutions for travel nurses gives you some ideas for resolutions this year!

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By The Gypsy Nurse

January 1, 2019

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5 Ways to Maintain Goals While Traveling

Posted on January 1, 2019May 20, 2021 by The Gypsy Nurse

2019 is here and for most, it’s an annual tradition to make new years resolutions and goals at the beginning year that most of us can’t keep. Add traveling into the mix and your goals have already reached a lower survival rate than most. Your lifestyle and traveling shouldn’t get in the way of your goals and aspirations, that’s why we at The Gypsy Nurse have 5 tips to help you stay on track of your goals all year long.

1.) Utilize Apps On Your Smartphone

There are hundreds of apps out there that will keep you on track. Thanks to technology there is literally an app for almost any goal you have such as calorie counters for fitness and weight loss, meditation apps for relaxation, gratitude apps to keep you in check and so much more! Some may cost a dollar or two but in the long run, it’s well worth the cost. What’s also great about these apps are they send you a notification to your phone daily to remind you to keep up with your goals!

2.) Tell People Your Goals

There’s no better way to stay on track than having someone constantly remind you that you are working towards a goal. Tell friends, family members, or co-workers about your goals and ask them to get on you when you’re slacking or ask them to ask you how your goals are coming along every once in a while. It’s easier to stay on track when you know people are watching.

3.) Make A Bullet Journal

A fun way to stay organized and express creativity easy is to start a Bullet Journal. These are easy to carry around and won’t take up too much space when you move from place to place.

4.) Find A Buddy

Find someone who has the same goals as you and hold each other accountable. It’s much easier to achieve them when you have someone else doing it with you. Can’t find a buddy nearby? You can always have a long-distance goal buddy and check-in via phone or social media!

5.) Be Flexible

One of the first things you learn as a travel nurse is to be flexible. This goes the same for goals. Achieving them does not have a cookie-cutter path. If it did, we’d all have 6 packs and a million dollars in our savings accounts. There will be setbacks, there will be discouragement, there will be a lack of time, but if you stay determined on your goals and flexible with your methods, there will be huge wins!

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