Tips for Traveling with Pets on Your Next Travel Nurse Assignment
This article is sponsored by Gifted Healthcare® There are many things to consider when making the jump to your next travel nursing assignment, especially if you’re a dog or cat parent. Recent events have shown how tragedy can strike a furry friend if his or her owner is not well-informed or prepared to travel with a pet. Whether traveling by car or by plane, before embarking to your next travel nursing destination with your furry companion check out these tips and must do’s to make your traveling experience seamless, and most importantly, safe for you and your furry BFF. Road Tripping…
Night Shift Nurse: Finally, A good night’s (day’s) sleep!
Many night shift nurses have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Check these tips to help you get a great night (or day’s) sleep. Insomnia: Insomnia is trouble falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. Episodes may come and go (episodic), last up to 3 weeks (short-term), or be long-lasting (chronic). Create Darkness: Two great ways to create darkness to help you sleep better during the day are to use a Sleep mask like this one by Sleep Master or to create a dark room by using some Black-out shade or window covering like the one pictured here by…
Adventures in Travel Nursing
I like to quote famous people in my writings. For this article, I’d like to cite a famous author, Hunter S Thompson, who once said, “Buy the ticket, take the ride”. Which, if you think about it, is exactly what travel nurses do. They take the chance of adventures that a lot of people can’t bring themselves to take. The rewards are off the hook, but even so, it takes some bravery, and a lot of gumption to step into the arena. An assignment can fly by quickly, or it can seem like a lifetime. This can depend on how…
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…
Travel Nurse in an RV: Amenities
The following article is provided by Katy, who works as a travel nurse and lives in an RV. Katy describes what things the travel nurse may look for in RV park Amenities. RV Park amenities, what to look for and why you may need them RV parks vary greatly in what they offer in the way of amenities. Everyone is unique in what they want and what they cannot live without. Following is a list of amenities that some parks offer and why you may need them. 30/50 amp service. Be sure that you specify what amp service you need.…
Treatment Plan: Homesickness
Now that you’ve been diagnosed with Home-Sickness, it’s time to work on the treatment. I’ve come up with some methods for myself that help combat the feeling of homesickness or loneliness. Don’t despair; homesickness can strike anyone at anytime. I’ve experienced it on more than one occasion. 1. Stay Positive The first few months are the hardest when staying away from home. It is important to maintain a positive frame of mind and continue telling yourself that the feeling will pass. Many people miss their families and familiar surroundings tremendously during the first couple of months, and this is normal. 2. Phone…
Hurricane Harvey Resources
Hurricane Harvey has pulled on the heart strings of our Gypsy Nurse community. An outpouring of posts offering nursing assistance has literally flooded our group feed. We here at The Gypsy Nurse have been working to find and provide all of our community a place to find any/all pertinent information. *This post will be updated as new information is received. Most recent additions, 9/06/2017 Crisis Intervention of Houston 713-HOT-LINE 24/7 phone lines answered for people who need to talk to someone when in distress. Nurse Relief (and Volunteer) Resources It’s important to note that relief staffing can take some time…
Free Things to Do on Your Day Off in Dallas
There is nothing like a day off. And while it’s tempting to run off to the mall or splurge a little, almost every nursing professional has to adhere to some form of a budget. Thanks to tourtexas.com, we’d like to highlight some favorite things you can do in Dallas at no charge. So, after long days of caring for patients and helping others, take that money you’ll save and treat yourself to a favorite coffee or herbal tea. 5 fun (free) things to do when not at work Fountain Place: Water dances and leaps skyward at Downtown’s Fountain Place. At…
Traveling with Your Cat or Dog
This article is provided by Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC ® Tips to stay safe on the road Travel nurses are often drawn to their careers because of the excitement and adventure of living in different places. This also means that they leave their friends and family behind for a while. Pets often help fill that gap and provide companionship to ease the transition. As a result, many travel nurses embark on their assignments with their faithful friend at their side. Traveling with your Cat or Dog While people are quite accustomed to long car rides and travel, it can…
What to Expect on Your First Day in a Travel Nurse Assignment
1.) Do a Test Run before you start your first day -Always try to familiarize yourself with the route to the hospital, the hospital campus, and even the parking lot.-Time yourself and figure the best route to get to work, figure out where you’re going to park. Leave at the time your shift would be starting and account for traffic.-Tour the hospital and bring goodies (goodwill gestures) for the nurses. Be friendly but not intrusive, and if nurses aren’t busy, ask questions about traffic and anything you’d like to know before your first day.-Stop by HR. Even if it’s closed,…