Strategies to Prevent Nursing Burnout
Being a travel nurse can be a stressful and tiring job at times. With double shifts and night shifts constantly occupying your life, it can be easy to fall victim to nursing burnout. Just like any other career, it is important to find balance and time to relax. Follow these five strategies to prevent nursing burnout today. 5 Strategies to Prevent Nursing Burnout Nursing Burnout versus Stress? Often times people tend to mistake burnout...
6 Tips for Nurses to Balance the Mind, Body, and Spirit
If you haven’t noticed yet, it’s National Nurses Week! This year, the theme is “Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.” Sure, there’s only one week that’s officially dedicated to nurses, but working to balance the mind, body, and spirit shouldn’t end here. The ANA also declared 2017 to be the Year of the Healthy Nurse. Many different companies and agencies offer some great discounts to thank nurses, in addition to some...
5 Health Tips For Nurses
You’ve probably read a ton of articles on New Year resolutions in the past few weeks. From hitting the gym, to finally cleaning out that closet of clothes you’ll never wear, January is the perfect time to make changes. One of the biggest changes nurses will try to accomplish in 2017 is making health goals that are attainable and easy to practice with a busy schedule. You spend your career helping other get in the best possible health;...
Combat Travel Nurse Stress
You may have noticed this already, but American stress levels are high and rising. Tomorrow’s election, the impending holidays, and the usual everyday stresses of work and family has just about everyone on edge. The holidays may come and go, but no matter who gets elected tomorrow night, a good majority of Americans will be in a state of panic for the next four years. Whether you can relate or not, here are a few tips that’ll help...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month In Full Swing
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is well under way and although nurses do not directly perform breast exams, it’s still important to be aware of the impact that breast cancer has on many, and how you can reduce the chances of getting breast cancer. Breast Cancer Statistics About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. About 2,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in...
A Nurse’s Role in the Opioid Crisis
About 78 people die from opioid overdose every day. Since 2000, the total death count has accumulated to nearly a half a million people. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also reports that out of all opioid overdose deaths, nearly half are a result of prescription opioids. In order to address the opioid crisis, medical professionals and patients must be properly educated on the matter. WHAT NURSES CAN DO No pressure,...