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…
Online Safety Tips
The Internet is a powerful tool for many day-to-day tasks. From checking email, staying in touch with friends to shopping and managing your finances. Most of us use the Internet for at least some of these tasks. When using the Internet, it’s important to remember that there are certain safety tools to consider and utilize. No different than riding a bike and wearing a helmet or buckling your seatbelt when riding in a car, it’s important to maintain your safety. SPAM & PHISHING Cybercriminals have become quite savvy in their attempts to obtain your personal information and access to your…
Travel Insurance for the Travel Nurse
They say that hoping that the world will be good for you because you are a good person is like believing that a lion will not eat you just because you are a vegetarian. You are a good person, giving a great service so why would anyone want to do something bad to you? Well, the short answer is that the world is just like that! Sad but true, you could be the world’s kindest and most dedicated travel nurse, but there are occasions when having insurance is going to be the best service you ever gave yourself. We’re going…
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…
Travel Nurse Banking
In Step #14 of the travel nurse guide, we discussed knowing in advance what your bank allows and doesn’t when it comes to traveling. This is an important and often overlooked step. Now let’s take a closer look at the banking aspect of Travel Nursing. Travel nurse banking should be a non-issue, right? Wrong. There are multiple potential complications for the travel nurse when it comes to banking. You should consult with you bank before you leave home and cover these basic questions: Is there a local branch at my assignment location? Does the bank offer online check deposit? Will I…
Have You Thought of What it Takes to be Wealthy?
Most people try to get wealthy through quick schemes, gambling, lottery, or hoping to inherit some money in the future. The possibility of acquiring wealth through these means is almost non-existent. The truth is that most people can acquire wealth if they can follow basic guidelines and discipline. The challenge is that there are different obstacles and distractions along the line. So, staying clear is very important. These problems might be: Lack of discipline (living outside of your budget), personal and consumer Inflation as well as having an overall financial plan. Lack of Discipline How disciplined are you when it…
Nurse Travel with A Spouse or “Tag-A-Long”
I know that many travel nurses travel with a spouse or significant other and began wondering what it was like for those that tag along. There isn’t really any support system for this unique group of people, and I wanted to provide insight into what it is like and the daily challenges for this group of people. What is a tag-a-long? I originally found the term when I was researching travel nursing blogs. I found a blog of a self-proclaimed ‘tag-a-long and loved the term. (I’ve searched back through my internet history and can’t find the link, so if this…
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…
This is. . . being a NURSE
Written by: Rachel Baldwyn Edited by: Candy Treft Let me start by saying that “I LOVE BEING A NURSE.” I graduated with my ADN almost 17 years ago. I have had the opportunity to hold hands with and give comfort to the dying and to cry with families left behind. I have been able to help bring people back from the brinks of death and give them the opportunity to go on to live longer lives. I have brought babies into the world and witnessed big burley men reduced to sobbing tears at the sight of their newborn baby and…