Taking Care of Your Mental Health as a Traveling Nurse
As healthcare workers, we take care of others all day long. We chose this career path because we enjoy making other people happy and are generally compassionate individuals. However, we often neglect our own mental health in the process, and we can’t take care of our patients if we don’t care for ourselves first. Nursing is already a very challenging job that demands long hours under high-stress levels. Then throw a global pandemic into the mix, and you’ll find many people have been pushed to their breaking points. This year has been especially trying in the healthcare field, but nurses,…
Staying Physically and Mentally Healthy While Away from Home
Staying physically and mentally healthy as a travel nurse is vital. There are over 3.8 million nurses in the U.S., making it the leading occupation in the healthcare industry. Of those millions, over 25,000 are travel nurses. As you already know, there are plenty of benefits to being a travel nurse, including: Consistent employment opportunities A higher salary (on average) Increased demand around the globe Travel nurses have always been important when treating people and meeting the needs of the sick and injured across the globe. In light of the recent coronavirus pandemic, travel nurses are more important than ever. The virus has…
Wellness for Warriors in Healthcare
Wellness Warriors As healthcare professionals, we give so much to others. For the longevity of our service to others, we must begin to give care also to ourselves. From a place of contentment, happiness, even-mindedness, and inspiration, we are more equipped to handle stressful situations without burnout. And when we have faith in something bigger than ourselves, we carry hope even in the most difficult circumstances. So how do we feel contentment? Even-mindedness? Happiness? For me, it was the spiritual teaching taught by Swami Kriyananda*, “we cannot change our circumstances, but we can change how we respond to them.” The…
6 Reasons to Become a Travel Nurse
As a travel nurse, you take short-term assignments in hospitals around the country, potentially even around the world, when those facilities have a need. There are many different reasons why professional nurses take up the travel lifestyle, and all of them are completely valid. If you’re interested in becoming a travel nurse but are not yet convinced that it is right for you, here are some of the potential benefits. 1. Avoiding Burnout Nursing is a rewarding career but also a very demanding one. Becoming a travel nurse allows you to vary your routine, which may be just what you…
5 Best Ways for Travel Nurses To Relax After Hard Day
Although all jobs can be stressful, nursing creates more critical and sensitive issues. Plenty of research shows that health-care professionals deal with stress on a day-to-day basis. Nursing is one of the most stressful and pressuring medical professions. Based on a controlled study, 87.4% of nurses reported experiencing occupational stress. Different job situations exposed them to various levels of stress. The question is, how can you relax after work? Coping with the pressure, burnout, fatigue, and workplace stress can seem impossible. But, with the right techniques, you can control these stressors. Want to learn how to unwind after a mentally…
Top Nursing Trends That Will Transform the Industry in 2021 and Beyond
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 3 million registered nurses in 2019, with employment expected to continue growing faster than other professions through 2029. As demand for nurses continues to rise, familiarizing ourselves with the trends that are poised to transform the industry can help provide valuable insight into the growth and potential of the US’s largest healthcare profession. 1. Demand for Nursing Specializations Will Rise Focused expertise on specific areas of medicine for nurses is on the rise. Nursing specializations allow the nurse to deliver skilled and expert care in a specific niche.…
The Importance of Travel Nurses To Hospitals and the Benefits They Receive
This article was provided by AMN Healthcare. For nurses who have a bit of wanderlust, a travel nursing career can be quite rewarding and fulfilling. So, why do hospitals need travel nurses? Travel nurses are typically needed in hospitals and other facilities temporarily to fill short-term employment gaps. They can work in a wide variety of clinical areas. Whether you’re a seasoned RN or you’re considering a career as a travel nurse out of nursing school, there’s a lot to know and internalize about your career choice. The Importance of Travel Nurses Travel nurses are extremely important to the healthcare…
The Effects of COVID-19 on the Role of the Psychiatric Nurse
The pandemic and its effects have caused stress and fear for all due to uncertainty and loss. Nurses are in a particularly difficult situation, caring for COVID-19 patients often in understaffed environments with limited resources. It is not surprising that many nurses are experiencing high rates of burnout and anxiety. The experience of a psychiatric nurse in the midst of a pandemic is an interesting one. They may not be treating the physical symptoms of the virus, but rather the complex mental health issues patients are facing. The additional stress of COVID-19 has expanded the number of patients requiring psychiatric…
UNKNOWN
This article was provided by GO Healthcare. “Unknown” – that is my response when asked how long will these crises pay stay at this level. There are so many factors affecting our country’s pandemic response, and in turn, there are so many questions about what comes next for travel nurses? The unknown factors are: Are some states going to be safer (for travel contracts) than others?Is this going to be a constant virus where we will always have max capacity at hospitals? Are elective surgeries going to come back? Will the vaccines work with the new variants we are seeing? Are…
COVID’s effect on Travel Nurses and Healthcare Workers
As a travel nurse during the pandemic, you may find yourself feeling burned out, stressed out, depressed, anxious, or a combination of any or all of those things. We want you to know that you are not alone! Our friends at berxi recently surveyed healthcare workers on the frontline of the pandemic. Below you will find that data. The survey was conducted because they wanted to know how COVID-19 has affected healthcare workers’ mental health and well-being. In October, they launched a national survey asking healthcare providers how their mental, emotional, and physical well-being is compared to this time…