Nurses: Dodge Bullies in a Field That Eats Their Young
Have you ever witnessed a nurse getting bullied? Have you ever teased a co-worker yourself? Sixty percent of new nurses quit their job within the first year due to workplace behaviors, and a whopping 78% of all nurses have either witnessed or been the target of bullying. This behavior is nothing new, but it still remains entirely unacceptable, especially within a field of a caregivers. Bullying has lasting physiological and...
What Nurses Should & Shouldn’t Do on Social Media
Social media is a wonderful platform for sharing ideas, keeping in touch with family and supporting friend’s defining life moments. With sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, nearly anything can be shared in an instant, and the world is your audience. While social media is used to share, promote and connect, as a nurse, you should be extra weary about what you do and don’t post. Just because your travel...
The Perils of Canceling a Travel Nurse Contract
Did your grandmother just pass away for the third time this year? Or have you come down with the flu… again. Maybe it’s time to reconsider your career choice, because canceling or backing out of your contract is not something to take lightly. Of course, this is not meant to downplay family tragedies or nurses’ health and well-being. Agencies and recruiters want to support their nurses’ needs while being flexible, but going back on a...
Motivational Monday: 20 Quotes to Kickstart Your Week
Oh, Monday, we meet again—and this week, “Monday Blues” no longer refer to that song you heard in the park over the weekend, but rather, exemplifies how you feel when you’re on your third cup of coffee and still haven’t left your bed. As the days grow longer and nights become warmer, the transition from summer fun to working doubles can be difficult, but fortunately, your friends at...
Leave Your Baggage at the Door: Mindful Ways to Cope with Crisis
Often, nurses find themselves working long shifts and irregular hours. While your primary focus is to provide care to patients, the quality of care you provide is influenced by your overall state of wellness, both physical and mental. You must know how to cope with crisis. One cannot properly care for others if they do not adequately care for themselves, but what do you do as a nurse when your world is falling apart? Perhaps a child...
5 Summer Reads for Travel Nurses
It’s that time of year when everyone seems to be cashing in their vacation time, but maybe a tropical getaway or European paradise isn’t in the budget this year. Life as a travel nurse can be lonely, and there is no denying that nurses need a break after trying days working at homes, in hospitals or throughout rehab facilities. Without breaking the bank and traveling further than your favorite hammock or local coffee shop,...