Last week while working in North Carolina it seemed everyone I worked with was sick. Obviously, none of them were contagious (or so they said) but they were less productive. It is that time of year when we see…
Travel Nurse New Year resolutions something to consider as we end one year and get ready for the next one. Why would your resolutions be any different than anyone else? Maybe they wouldn't but your lifestyle…
Surviving stress and loneliness during the holidays is important. As nurses, we are well aware of the potential for burnout and how it can affect our lives. The nursing profession is among the top high-stress occupations. Add…
Over the past couple of years, mental health has become a topic of conversation in the news. As healthcare workers, we deal with the mental health of our patients daily. After a rash of violent mass…
Are you suffering from dry cracked hands? How many times a day do you wash your hands? Probably too many to count. Hand washing is a necessary part of a nurse’s life so we have to…
Recently one of our Wandering Nurses inquired about travel nursing in Dubai. I figure if one nurse is interested maybe others were as well. A little research led me to an agency that hires for Dubai…
I can not imagine life without my two fur babies. I hear from many of you that when you travel you take your baby along. Having your pet along can pose a problem when it comes…
I have been a nurse for over 30 years. I am the oldest of 4 children born to my parents. Caregiving has been something I have done since I was a very young girl. I would…
As you may know from traveling it may begin to wear you down. I traveled for 5 years and there were times I wasn't sure I could do one more trip. Have you forgotten why you…
Nurses know that the skin is the largest organ of the body. We also know the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. As nurses, we are always aware of…
As a nurse I have worked double shifts and those very long 12 hour shifts. I have always struggled with working night shifts since I have a hard time sleeping during the day. Getting to sleep…
As nurses both women and men have the same goals when it comes to footwear for work. Whether you are a male or female nurse Good Shoes Means Happy Feet. The first priority is comfort for…
