6 Reason Why It’s Important to Take a Vacation as a Travel Nurse
While travel nursing has the perks of competitive pay, getting to visit new cities, and adventure, you’re still working. Each assignment you take offers new adventures, but it’s still important to take a work-free vacation as a travel nurse and enjoy yourself without worrying about your next shift. Taking even a short break in between assignments is a great way to arrive at your next assignment refreshed and ready to take on new challenges. 6 REASONS to Vacation as a TRAVEL NURSE 1. Moving Can Be Stressful Every seasoned travel nurse learns how to be a pro at moving every…
Knowing the Nurse Within
The following is a Guest Post via Elizabeth Hi there! My name’s Elizabeth Scala and I’m a Nurse Coach and Reiki Nurse. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to guest blog on the Gypsy Nurse site. I really enjoy writing… I find it healing, relaxing, and fun. I hope you enjoy my posts on well-being and healthy lifestyle and if you are looking for a certain topic- just let me know! Candy gave me a bit of background on what it’s like to be a travel nurse. Now I’ve never been one, but I can share with you that I am…
Eating Healthy On-the-Road
The following is a Guest Post via Elizabeth Scala As a travel nurse, I bet you’re hit with a ‘double whammy’ when it comes to eating healthy. First: you’re a nurse. Every nurse knows what a nurse ‘lunch’ looks like… standing up, eating between patients, while answering the phone, and checking orders – if you’re lucky to find time to eat at all! Secondly, you’re traveling. From what I gather, being in a new place, a new environment, a new organization… it’s tricky, challenging stuff. And what do most people do when they are uncomfortable, looking to make new friends,…