Foods Traveling Nurses Should Add To Their Diets To Keep Their Energy Up
Many aspects of life require extra energy, particularly fast-paced, labor-intensive, stressful jobs. One job that may require plenty of energy is travel nursing. While the go-to method of gaining energy is caffeine, you can also boost your reserves by making dietary changes. Here are foods traveling nurses should add to their diets to keep their energy up. 1. Nutrient-rich Fruits And Vegetables One of the best ways to keep your energy up is to load up on nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables such as spinach, strawberries, bananas, and kale. Doing so ensures you get the necessary amounts of energy-boosting nutrients such…
5 Superfoods to Boost a Healthy Diet
The name ‘superfood’ does not mean that you get all the nutrients in one bite. Rather, it is an indication that the bite packs so many nutrients that you might not need other foods. The foods also offer nutrients for the long-term health of your body and enough energy to run your daily activities. Superfoods help you to make better nutritional and dietary choices because a single item on your plate covers a lot of your nutritional requirements. It is a shortcut to reducing dietary- and nutritional-related health conditions. The foods remain beneficial when taken whole or prepared with other…
Heart-Healthy Foods to Keep you Healthy
This article was provided by Titan Medical. Each year hundreds and thousands of people lose their life due to heart disease. This Valentine’s Day, focus on your heart and keeping yourself healthy! Here are some heart-healthy food tips that’ll keep both your tummy and heart happy! Heart-Healthy Foods 1) Whole Grains Whole grains are another great heart-healthy food. Grains are made up of three important parts that contain an abundance of nutrients: bran, endosperm, and germ. High nutrient grains include oats, whole wheat, quinoa, rye, and brown rice. An analysis of 45 studies showed eating more than three servings of grain a day…
A Travel Nurse Volunteer in Liberia: Local Foods
The Gypsy Nurse Volunteering in Liberia with Cross Cultural Care As you probably already read, The Gypsy Nurse is volunteering in Liberia. I plan to bring you along with me; virtually and give you a ‘feet on the ground’ accounting of the entire process. CHECK OUT THE PREVIOUS SEGMENTS OF THIS SERIES IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ MORE ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE AS A TRAVEL NURSE VOLUNTEER IN LIBERIA. On a Mission for an Authentic African Meal Two volunteers arrived unexpectedly on my second night in Monrovia. Sally and Stan. They have been working out at Robertsport for about the past three weeks. Sally is…
Healthy Eating Tips for Travel Nurses
Between long shifts, adjusting to new locations, and constantly being on the move, eating healthy can feel like a challenge for travel nurses. A busy schedule can lead to quick, convenient food choices that aren’t always the healthiest. With a little planning and a few simple strategies, you can fuel your body with nutritious meals and snacks that will keep you healthy and energized for every shift! Meal Planning One of the best ways to ensure you eat well while on assignment is to plan ahead. This doesn’t mean spending hours meal-prepping—just a little bit of organization can go a…
Learning by Default: Homeschooling on the Road
We are huge believers that kids enhance your life and travel dreams instead of hindering you or holding you back. When I was pregnant, we backpacked in Europe and hiked mountains in Arizona. When our girls were infants, we took them tent camping, hiking, and exploring every chance we got. They grew up going on adventures anytime we had a day off. When we decided to do travel nursing, we knew they would adapt well to the continuation of their current lifestyle. That wasn’t the scary part. What intimidated us was the immense responsibility of educating them along the way.…
Avoiding Homesickness While Travel Nursing
Travel nursing is exciting, adventurous, and thrilling but can also be challenging and homesickness while travel nursing is real! Leaving home for periods of time can leave you feeling like you’re missing a part of yourself, and you can even get homesick from time to time. We’ve put together a few tips to help you avoid this feeling and make any place you’re living feel like home! Ways to avoid homesickness while travel nursing: Bring some familiar bedding. Any great rental property will provide plenty of bedding, including extra blankets and sheets, but sometimes just having a blanket from home…
Overcoming Fatigue and Stress in Travel Nursing: Identifying Challenges and Finding Remedies
Travel nursing offers unique opportunities but presents significant challenges, particularly fatigue and stress. The demanding nature of the job, coupled with constant changes in environments and routines, can take a toll on nurses’ physical and mental health. This can create a cycle where job stress impacts health, which can, in turn, lead to more stress. Addressing these issues is crucial for overall well-being and optimal job performance, ensuring that nurses remain effective caregivers. Overcoming Fatigue and Stress in Travel Nursing: Identifying Challenges and Finding Remedies: Common Causes of Fatigue and Stress in Travel Nurses Travel nurses face unique challenges that…
Self-Care for Nurses: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Well-Being
Nursing is one of the most demanding and rewarding professions, but it can also be incredibly stressful and emotionally taxing. Long hours, high patient volumes, difficult working conditions, and the emotional toll of caring for others can lead to nurse burnout—a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Nurse burnout not only affects job performance but also has a significant impact on personal well-being. Preventing burnout and prioritizing self-care is essential for maintaining both health and happiness throughout a nursing career. In this article, we explore practical ways nurses can incorporate self-care strategies into their routines to prevent burnout and…
A Midwesterner’s Guide to Travel Nursing in Cold Assignment Locations
The weather in the Midwest is very unpredictable. In the past winters, Indiana has experienced polar vortexes, and temperatures have been as low as -20 degrees, and that doesn’t even take into consideration the wind chill. We have put together some tips for travel nurses while on assignment in cold locations. Here is A Midwesterner’s Guide to Travel Nursing in Cold Locations. Staying Warm- Tips on Dressing for the Weather in Cold Locations Double up, maybe even triple up the socks. Get insulated, waterproof boots. No rubber boots because they will lock in the cold! Get a Longer coat, slightly bigger so you can add layers…