By The Gypsy Nurse

October 9, 2020

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Benefits of Being a TGN Member

There are many benefits to being a member of the Gypsy Nurse website.  In this article, we will go over these benefits to help you understand these benefits and how to use them better.

Find nursing colleagues, connect, and privately message nurses.

Find fellow nurses in your new assignment area, nurses in the same specialty, or even nurses you have worked with in the past.  Add them as a friend to keep in contact by messages or by using our 1-1 private video calling, explained below.

Connect with nursing friends with 1-1 private video calling.

This feature allows you to video chat with nurses you have connected or friended on our website.  This is an easy way to connect in a more personal way than chat, text, or email. This is a secure video chat room that only you and the person you invite or invited can enter.  A password is required to enter.  Making this a secure chat.

Create and subscribe to customized job alerts you create.

You can use this feature to personalize the alerts you get.  When creating your job alerts, you can decide what specialties or job types, locations, or keywords you want to be alerted to when they are posted.

Save and “favorite” multiple jobs for future applications.

With this feature, you can save jobs that may be a job you would be interested in applying to in the future.  This feature is excellent if you are not quite ready to commit but want to have it available and not have to search out the job again.

Rate and review travel nurse agencies.

On TheGypsyNurse.com, you can easily find, rate, and review travel nurse agencies.  Agencies are easy to search on our Agencies and Facilities page. Just use the search bar on the right side.  Results will appear as soon as you start typing. Click on the agency or healthcare facility you are looking for.  Once on their page, you will find their reviews, or you can leave a review.

Rate and review healthcare facilities.

Much like rating agencies, rating and reviewing healthcare facilities is very simple.  You go to our List of Hospital page and search for the hospital you are looking for.  Once there, you can read the reviews (if there are any) and leave a review.

Access our Travel Nurse Events Calendar to be notified of industry or agency-sponsored events in your area.

Our event calendar is a great place to find industry events.  These are in-person or virtual.  There are a wide variety of events posted.  Keep checking back as events are added frequently.

Privately direct message with other nurse connections on our platform.

By connecting with other nurses on our website, you can privately message them.  Because you must be connected to private messages on TGN.com, you won’t get unwanted messages from strangers.

Easily find convenient and affordable housing near jobs of interest through Furnished Finder.

Finding housing has never been easier!  Use our housing page to search for housing in the location of your next assignment.  All the listings in that area from Furnished Finder will appear in your search.

Have a travel nursing question?  Directly and privately ask a Gypsy Nurse Mentor

If you question travel nursing, you can directly and privately reach out to a Gypsy Nurse Mentor.  These can be questions about contracts, experience, advice, or any travel nursing-related question. Go to our Ask a Travel Nurse page, enter your information, and submit. Your message will be answered as soon as possible.

Submit your guest articles via your profile and it may be published

Always wanted to write for The Gypsy Nurse but now sure how to reach out?  Use our Submit an Article page to write an article.  We will review it and let you know if and/or when we will publish it.  This is a great way to get more involved with TGN.

We are constantly working to add resources and member benefits to TGN.com to help travel nurses on their journey.  Keep checking the site as new features are being added.  Are there any features or benefits you would like to see on TGN.com?  Comment them below.

By Amber Kendra

June 18, 2020

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Anxiety and Stress with Drastic Changes in the Travel Market

“What I seek is seeking me. When I run after what I think I want, my days are a fury of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me and without pain. From this, I understand what I want also wants me, is looking for me and attracting me.”

I often think of this quote from Rumi during times of stress. The last few months have been difficult for so many due to drastic changes in the travel market and facility cancellations. One reason I chose to become a nurse was stability. I never imagined a time when nursing jobs would be difficult to find, yet this is our reality now.

Travel Nursing is Unpredictable

Travel nursing had been unpredictable well before the pandemic, and this unpredictability is, in part, what drew many nurses to travel in the first place. Stress and anxiety are inevitable in times of uncertainty, but how one handles these emotions will determine his or her journey. It is easy to get caught up in negative thoughts; however, it is crucial to keep a positive mindset while trusting the process. Navigating, through the most difficult times, allows for personal growth and new opportunities. Obtaining a contract is possible, and the process will be less chaotic if you follow this advice.

Develop a routine

Develop a routine by doing something every day that makes you happy. I personally drink a glass of warm water with lemon when I wake up. It is a simple act that I look forward to every day. This act allows me to sit with my thoughts and set an intention for the day. Creating consistency through a daily routine will help balance the chaos of the world. Allow yourself to
focus your efforts on the things you can control, and this will reduce anxiety in the things you
cannot.

Manifest your destiny.

Crazy things happen when you believe. Focus your thoughts towards a positive outcome and develop a plan. Ask yourself, “What is it that I really want?” Focus your energy on achieving that goal. Develop a list of activities you would like to complete: improve your resume, update your reference list, ensure that all of your certifications are current, apply for state licensing if needed, and complete agency onboarding. Be ready to submit the moment a position is posted.

Be Flexible.

Accept that your future plan may be very different compared to what you currently imagine. You may have to travel to a city that is not ideal or take a position in a specialty you’ve never considered. As long as you feel comfortable in your abilities to be successful and safe, it will be beneficial to think outside traditional work environments. Discuss your skill level with your recruiter and determine every potential option. Work as a team and be confident in his or her abilities. Believe in your recruiter and be supportive. Understand that everyone is struggling to keep their job and that maintaining a healthy relationship will benefit both parties.

Keep an open mind.

Have faith that everything in life happens for a reason, even if you don’t
understand it at the moment. Humans naturally want to control their environment, and letting go of that control is both incredibly difficult and scary. Acknowledging the fear can create growth and allow you to consider options outside of your comfort zone. View a career change as an exciting opportunity to open doors for a future you had not previously considered.
We rarely have any control over the events that take place around us. What we can control is our attitude and effort. The future is uncertain. Instead of waiting for things to return to normal, accept that this may be the new normal, and adapt to survive.

The travel nursing world and travel market are always changing, but not nearly as drastically as we have seen recently. We hope this advice has been helpful. Do you have any tips or advice for anxiety and stress during the time of change in the travel market? Comment them below.