The Health Benefits Of Outdoor Activities
The physical and mental benefits of exercise are immense, but did you know that you can leverage these benefits more by exercising outside rather than indoors? Well, experts unanimously agree that outdoor activities exponentially boost your mental health, which makes your physical exercise even more fruitful. And because outdoor or green exercise is in most cases offered to you free by Mother Nature, you are able to save a lot compared to working out in the gym. Saving money is among the life accomplishments that enhance your mood and alleviates stress. With that in mind, let’s focus on 9 of…
The Days are Hard…A Wife’s Story of Survival After Her Husband’s Suicide
The days are hard and that’s even an understatement. They’re so busy, ya know? Four kids, sports, work, a household to run…that’ll do it to you. I’m constantly busy. Then the nights come. Ugh, I dread the evenings. The nights are so lonely. When the house is quiet and the last baby goes to bed. The aching grows. This used to be the favorite part of our day. Now I have to force myself to sit downstairs, alone. This was our time together. This is where we would go over our day. Where I wouldn’t be just a mom anymore,…
Leave 2019 Feeling Good About Your Finances with Three Practical Steps
When thinking about practical steps to take at the end of the year it is often helpful to pause for a moment and consider the big picture. How was 2019 for you? What was most meaningful in your life this year? What are the moments you will cherish? What were the hardest moments this year? What are the moments that will push you forward? It is important to think about life now, as it is. 2019, like many years before it, was full of moments of fear and pain as well as times full of hope and joy. We want…
How Social Media Affects Mental Health
There is no denying that social media has grown to become an integral part of everyone’s life today. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, for example, are now immensely popular among both the millennials and the older generation. Coincidentally or otherwise, cases of mental disorders among young adults appear to increase with the increase of social media popularity. Well, we cannot authoritatively say that the two stats are correlated, but we cannot turn a blind eye either of them. That is why we are focusing on 6 possible relationships between social media and mental health, 3 being positive and 3 negative. 3…
6 Reason Why It’s Important to Take a Vacation as a Travel Nurse
This article was provided by Travel Nurse Across America® 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…
Let’s Remember 9/11 the Loses and the Heroes
As 9/11 approaches, America remembers. We remember the terror, the awe, the shock that we felt that anyone would or could do something to this magnitude on US soil. We also remember 9/11, the losses, and the heroes. The Hero’s of 9-11 There are many heroes from that day. The police and fire-fighters were on the front lines, and many perished trying to save others. There were also the civilian heroes, whether it was someone helping lead another from the falling building or lending a shoulder to cry on as it all unfolded on our televisions from all over the…
Smoother Sailing: 8 Ways for Travel Nurses to De-Stress Their Lives
This article is provided by: Onestaff Medical It’s indisputable: The life of a travel nurse can be filled with adventure, new friends and rewarding work that can make you feel you’re making a difference in the world. Of course, the very work that’s rewarding can also induce its share of stress. A recent study published by the National Institutes of Health outlines the intermittent challenges of nursing, including conflicts with co-workers, workload demands, difficult patients and interaction with sickness and death. It points to a survey in which 92% of nurses reported moderate, high or very high levels of work-related stress, with…
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: How to Prep Your Pet for Travel
This article provided by: Health Providers Choice Travel Prep for Pets is important for not only you as a traveler but also for your pets. Make sure that you have everything your pets needs. This will reduce not only your stress but also your pet’s stress. A happy pet is a happy pet owner. Traveling with a pet is easier than you think when you plan ahead. Photo by Ariana Prestes on Unsplash You’re headed to a new nursing assignment halfway across the country. Fido is coming too! You’re excited to have your furry friend with you, but the prospect…
Five Tips for Acing Your Travel Nurse Video Interview
This article is sponsored by: Travel Nurse Across America With advancements in technology, more and more hospitals are using travel nurse video interviews. Travel nurses often find themselves having to participate in interviews with nursing managers and HR professionals at a potential assignment location hundreds of miles away. Phone interviews are common, though we know body language speaks volumes. Technology can definitely help bridge that gap by using video to interview candidates. However, many people find video interviews to be intimidating and difficult to navigate. Here are five tips to help you ace your travel nurse video interview and score your dream assignment. Video…
Phoenix Rising – Nurse Burnout, Rising from the Ashes
Nurse Burnout is a real and deeply personal topic. The following is a personal account of one travel nurse’s experience in dealing with burnout and rising from the ashes. “And when all that was left was ashes, she would again clothe herself in flame, rising from the dust of her past to rekindle the spark of her future. She was a Phoenix, her own salvation; rebirthed, renewed, resurrected.” — LaRhonda Toreson I was burned out. Burnt to a crisp, really. I was bitter, angry, frustrated and tired. My back hurt, my feet and shoulders hurt; my soul hurt. It all…