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Prioritizing Mental Health – Wellness Resources for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

During the past few years, nurses have faced extreme challenges, from the pandemic to working long hours and even experiencing violence in the workplace. The impact of those occurrences has been detrimental to the mental health of healthcare workers everywhere. Healthcare organizations must engage in systemic support for nurses.

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4 Self-Care Tips for Travel Nurses While on Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

Self-care is often pushed to the back burner by many people, including nurses. As travel nurses, you always care for others, but taking care of yourself is just as important, if not more important. If you don’t take care of yourself, you will not care for those who rely on you.

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Self-Care for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

Jogan Health provided this article. Self-care.” And if you’re a travel nurse, you should be practicing self-care for travel nurses. Learn why self-care is so important, especially for travel nurses, and quick ways you can implement self-care today.

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The Importance of Mental Health in Nursing and Practical Self-Care Tips

The Gypsy Nurse

By: Zachary Hall, Key Account Manager, Medical Edge Recruitment As a travel nurse, committing to contracts lasting 8-13 weeks or longer often places you far from home. In this role, you may work long hours and care for a diverse range of patients. Why is Mental Health Crucial, Particularly in Nursing?

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Self-Care for Nurses: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Well-Being

The Gypsy Nurse

Long hours, high patient volumes, difficult working conditions, and the emotional toll of caring for others can lead to nurse burnouta state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Nurse burnout not only affects job performance but also has a significant impact on personal well-being.

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Travel Nurse Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself

The Gypsy Nurse

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and May 6 also just happens to be the start of Nurses Week. In honor of both, we’re putting together some tips to help maintain your mental health while on assignment. Taking care of yourself helps you avoid burnout, which is something everyone can use.

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Self-Care Tips for Traveling Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

As a traveling healthcare professional, self-care can be as important as your commitment to caring for others. If you’re a travel nurse, here are some valuable self-care tips to help you thrive during your assignments. Self-Care Tips: 1. What do you do for self-care?