Self-Care Tips for Travel Nurses
Ever heard of something called career burnout? It is very common among nurses and sometimes traveling can amplify it. It’s very important to prevent burnout, and one of the best ways you can do that is to take good care of yourself on the road. Self-love is extremely important, especially for someone on the road as often as a travel nurse. So, let’s explore some self-care tips for travel nurses that may help you on your journey....
Nursing Technology: How Technology Has Changed Healthcare
Could you imagine what nursing was like before the invention of the computer? What about pagers? The implementation of nursing technology has changed the way nurses perform their duties and will continue to alter how they work in the future. The use of efficient electronics in healthcare has reduced errors, cut down on paperwork, and significantly improved patient satisfaction. Nursing Technology Advancements Here are four examples of...
The Importance of a Healthy Diet on the Road
Traveling of any kind takes a huge toll on your body. Add in some long shifts and patients who can’t tell you what level of pain they’re having, and you have yourself a worn-out nurse. The importance of a healthy diet on the road is often overlooked by those with busy schedules, or who dread traveling. However, a healthy diet can really change your life on and off assignment. Not only will it benefit you physically, but eating healthy...
Tips For Relaxing After a Nursing Shift
Picture it. You’ve just finished a 12-hour nursing shift. Your feet are killing you as you sit in traffic on your way home. You spend another half an hour on your feet while you stand in the shower and wash of the blood, sweat, and tears from another grueling shift. Finally, after taking a few minutes to grab a bite to eat do you get to finally sit down. At this point, your eyes should grow heavy, and the tension from the day should...
Ways to Celebrate American Heart Month
As a nurse, you’ve probably dealt with a lot of heartaches both literally and figuratively. As the leading cause of death in the entire United States, heart disease is something that hits home for all of us. About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. In a few days, February 1 will kick off American Heart Month. February 2nd also marks National Wear Red Day that specifically...
Coping With the Loss of a Patient
You enter the room quietly to check on your patient. They’re happy to see you, and you share a smile. Neither of you says it, but as your eyes meet there’s that unspoken understanding that you both know the end is near. Although caring for a patient in their final moments is a painful and unsettling reality, it’s a special moment to share with someone. Coping with the loss of a patient is one of the many occupational hazards of being...