Safety on the Go: Great Self-Defense Strategies for Travel Nurses in Unfamiliar Places
Even as a nurse who makes it a priority to help people around the country, it’s still possible to find yourself in an unsafe situation. This is especially possible when working in an unfamiliar place or traveling in the dark. Luckily, you can prepare yourself before your next trip by learning how to familiarize yourself with your surroundings and protect yourself in a struggle. These self-defense tips will help. You Can And Should Feel Safe And Defend Yourself Statistics show that many medical professionals often experience feelings of depression and anxiety, likely due to a hectic work schedule and a…
Travel Nursing with Kids: What You Should Know
In recent years, travel nursing has become incredibly popular as a career option that allows medical professionals to see new places while still providing essential care. It brings together the joy of travel and the satisfaction of assisting patients in different medical settings. But for nurses who are also parents, choosing to pursue a career in travel nursing can be difficult because it affects not only their personal and professional lives but also their children’s welfare. Here’s everything you need to know about the different nuances of travel nursing with kids, as well as a few tips and ideas on…
Hobbies to Do in Your Free Time While Traveling
Providence Health Care Staffing provided this article. As a travel healthcare worker, having the ability to travel the world is one of, if not the biggest perk of traveling for a profession. However, depending on your work and rest schedule, you may find yourself a bit bored at times. Sometimes, being in a new place, away from friends and family, can urge you to fill your time with something a bit distracting or exciting – a new hobby, perhaps. Listed below are six ideas of hobbies you could pick up while on your traveling adventures. Hobbies for travel healthcare professionals: Photography…
To The Travel Nurses Caring for End-of-Life Patients…
Becoming an oncology nurse was something I fell into. I had a rotation on the oncology floor during nursing school. I loved the patients and nurses, so I applied to that floor for my extended placement. What I didn’t recognize at the time was that my role as an oncology nurse included not only helping people heal and get better but also helping them die. Dignity, respect, and comfort are the goals of comfort care. This is for the nurses who need a little support and guidance when caring for patients at the end of life. I began my nursing…
5 Ways to Beat Homesickness During the Holidays
Medely provided this article. Travel nurses often work during the holiday season, either because it’s built into their contract to work a major holiday or because they raised their hand to take advantage of great pay rates and an interesting adventure in a new city. Either way, it can be hard to be away from home while everyone else is in the holiday spirit. With Thanksgiving coming up and everything that December brings, we wanted to share 5 ways that travel nurses can keep that homesick feeling at bay while they’re on a travel assignment: 1. Get yourself settled First and…
Gifts for Travel Nurses: The Guide You’ll Need This Holiday Season
Favorite Healthcare Staffing provided this article. The holidays are right around the corner, and the clock is ticking on your holiday shopping. Having a hard time thinking of the perfect gift for your family or friends in the healthcare field? Or maybe you’re a healthcare professional and need gift inspiration for yourself because your family and friends keep asking you what you want. Either way, we’ve come up with a list of trending items that have been organized into several different categories for your convenience. Perfect for anyone interested in self-care, technology, clothing, accessories, and kitchen items, our gift guide has…
How to Take Care of Patients with Serious Health Problems
Providing care for individuals with severe medical conditions is an honorable and difficult undertaking that needs a profound comprehension of medical and social abilities. It’s a duty that caregivers and medical professionals alike carry out with extreme caution and empathy. So, here are some of the nuances of giving patients with severe medical conditions the best care possible, with an emphasis on the important factors that guarantee their comfort and well-being. Understanding the Medical Condition Understanding the nature of a patient’s disease is critical to providing them with appropriate care. This calls for in-depth investigation as well as a comprehensive…
Where to Find Support as a Travel Nurse
TRS Healthcare provided this article. Travel nursing can be a rewarding career path for nurses across a wide range of specialties who want to travel the country and take on new challenges. But moving to new locations and working in unfamiliar environments can also be taxing. That’s why it’s essential for travel nurses to embrace support systems while on assignment. Here are some ways you can find support as a travel nurse. Get to Know Your Coworkers Coming into a new work environment can be intimidating, no matter how many assignments you’ve been on as a travel nurse. This is…
Psychiatric Nurse
What is a Psychiatric Nurse? A psychiatric nurse, rooted in the realm of mental health, specializes in caring for patients diagnosed with various psychiatric disorders, ranging from depression and anxiety to more severe conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Unlike other nursing domains that predominantly focus on physical health, psychiatric nursing delves into the intricacies of the human mind. They play a pivotal role in understanding patients’ emotional and mental challenges, creating an atmosphere of trust and healing. With the increasing awareness around mental health, the role of a psychiatric nurse becomes even more crucial, bridging the gap between medical…
9 Ways to Stay In Touch With Family While on Assignment
Host Healthcare provided this article. Whether you’re a nurse working long shift hours, a travel nurse on assignment far from home, or even just beginning to look for a travel RN position, being separated from your family can be emotional and exhausting. Missing holidays, milestones, or simple family time together isn’t easy for anyone. But with some planning and a few tried-and-true tricks, you can turn your time away into something meaningful for all of you. Not only does your family provide support, guidance, and love, but staying connected with them via phone calls, social media, or video chatting can actually…