12 Holiday Travel Nurse Adventures Posts That Will Make The Grumpiest Grinch Smile
Look, we get it. Working during the “most wonderful time of the year” can really suck. You’re stuck at a hospital while everyone else is getting to cozy up by the fire. Not to mention you’re tired, cranky, hangry, and all of this holiday cheer is bringing you to the brink of strangling the next patient who hits their call light. via GIPHY Unfortunately, we’re not here to change that. What we can do is momentarily distract you from the existential dread of working a holiday shift by reminding you of why you got into travel healthcare in the first place—for the awesome #TravelNurseAdventures that you could have never had as a permanent staffer. So without further ado, check out these 12 wonderful social media posts that will hopefully inspire you to make your own travel nurse adventures during the holiday season. Or at the very least will keep you from going insane. via GIPHY 1. BRB, going to buy a camper and renovate it to look exactly like this because it’s gorgeous. View this post on Instagram Have yourself a merry little camper… I mean Christmas 😊 I’ll be home for 5 whole days including Christmas Eve and Christmas. Anyone who works in healthcare knows how big of a deal that is! I am so excited to spend time with family and friends. The past four years I’ve had to work at the hospital and this year, my husband and I are both off! Excited is an understatement. I’m ready to celebrate! A post shared by EMILY (@ems_traveldiary) on Dec 16, 2018 at 4:27pm PST 2. In Hawaii? During Christmas? Now that’s living the dream. View this post on Instagram Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains, can you paint with all the colors of the wind 🍃🎨 I hope you sang that and it’s stuck in your head now 🎵 A post shared by Anna Nguyen (@annannna__) on Dec 16, 2018 at 12:13pm PST 3. Remember to equip your doggo with the latest winter fashions when bringing them along for fun in the snow. View this post on Instagram Glad my baby had fun today 💛💚 #mustard X #lettuce A post shared by Wendy Diane Mendoza Lozano 👑 (@weymendoza) on Dec 17, 2018 at 5:34pm PST 4. Taking a good look at The Monkey Face in Smith Rock State Park in Oregon. View this post on Instagram None of that monkey business Prince. 🙈 A post shared by Andrea Hahn (@drehahn) on Dec 17, 2018 at 2:22pm PST 5. Snow plus barn equals perfect Christmas cards for the family. View this post on Instagram It looks like a winter wonderland at my papaw’s old barn. . ❄️🎄❄️ . #asheville #winterwonderland #snowday #redbarn #winter #somanymemories A post shared by Courtney (@courtney.dowell) on Dec 10, 2018 at 1:48pm PST 6. Remember to drag your SO along to Christmas light displays because they have the perfect lighting for great selfies. View this post on Instagram The holidays are in full swing 🎄🎁 ⭐ I personally love this time of year and am lucky enough to travel with this guy ⬆️⬆️ who will gladly come along to all the light displays and Christmas events. ⭐ I know that a LOT of travelers aren’t as fortunate so this week I’m sharing some tips to keep your spirits up as a traveler over on the blog today ▫️ Link in profile ❤ A post shared by Alex McCoy- Peds Travel Nurse (@fit.travel.life) on Dec 17, 2018 at 5:22am PST 7. Wait a second, is that Boba Fett decorated with HOLIDAY LIGHTS? Move over Santa, everyone’s favorite intergalactic bounty hunter is here. View this post on Instagram Who needs a visit from Santa when you can get a visit from a Storm Trooper, Darth Vader, a Rebel Fighter Pilot and Boba Fett?!? JK, Santa arrives next week 🎬 . . #starwars #darthvader #jedi #pedsnurseshavemorefun #picunurse #movietime🎬 #sundayfunday #travelnurselife #travelnurseadventures A post shared by the wandeRiNg RN (@the_wandering_rn) on Dec 16, 2018 at 9:21pm PST 8. Time for a winter wonderland weekend road trip? View this post on Instagram Man oh man… what an adventure the last couple days have been. We made it though! Me, most of my belongings, and two (very annoying) cats, all packed tightly in a little Hyundai Elantra. Can’t beat that view though 😍 I would make that drive again in a heartbeat. Excited for the next 3 months ☀️ #welcometomontana #cowboycountry #travelnurseadventures A post shared by Samantha (@raygammas_) on Dec 16, 2018 at 7:15pm PST 9. A family is great, but friends are also fantastic to spend time with during the holidays. Also, we are digging that hairy dude sweater. View this post on Instagram I may be 3,000 miles from home but having great friends close by makes these holiday times easier 🌲🎁 A post shared by j1marie (@j1marie) on Dec 16, 2018 at 10:21am PST 10. Christmas pub crawl? Christmas pub crawl. View this post on Instagram #12pubsofchristmas #shenanigans #imgonnamissthisplace #sixmonthswentsofast #travelnurseadventures #cctctravel @crosscountrytravcorps A post shared by Andrea Rea (@andie1026) on Dec 16, 2018 at 6:25am PST 11. This time of year is the perfect excuse to hang out with your fellow travelers! View this post on Instagram Getting close to finishing our #travelnurse contract at SJMC #stockton so our travel nurse group got together for #dinner tonight at #seoulsoondubu #korean #koreanbarbecue #travelnurselife #travelnurseadventures #thewrights #jeffandheatherwright #notwv @klanerh @jswright75 A post shared by Jeff Wright (@jswright75) on Dec 15, 2018 at 10:21pm PST 12. Do pajamas count as scrubs? View this post on Instagram Good morning world! #california #nevada #laketahoe #tahoe #northlaketahoe #travel #travelgram #vacation #winter #travelnurses #travelnurselife #travelnurseadventures #gypsynurse #nursesofinstagram #snow #pjs #instagood #me #happy #victoriassecret A post shared by Samantha Garcia (@samanthagarciasg) on Dec 14, 2018 at 8:39am PST
Trick or Treat: How Hospitals Are Celebrating Halloween
Healthcare professionals know that holidays can be extra difficult for patients and their families who are facing critical illnesses. Hospitals across the country are making headlines for bringing extra smiles this Halloween. From having surprise visitors to making sure patients in the NICU don’t miss their first Halloween costume, here are must-see stories that will warm your heart. Nurses & Staff Help Families Celebrate NICU Babies’ First Halloween Employees at Methodist Germantown Hospital helped parents of patients in the NICU celebrate their child’s first Halloween in style. Nurses and staff created tiny festive costumes for parents who wanted to participate. RN Callie Lilliard told the Memphis Commercial Appeal, “We have a lot of hard, sad and scary days in NICU, but we also have days of joy — so we want to give the parents a sense of normalcy as much as we can.” Click here to watch the full story. CUTE ALERT: thanks to @LeBonheurChild Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown’s NICU @LocalMemphis These babies WIN any contest 🎃 👻 #LML pic.twitter.com/Xp0ljSpj0b — Amy Speropoulos (@Local24Amy) October 29, 2019 Driscoll Children’s Hospital Hosts Annual Halloween Party Corpus Christi’s Driscoll Children’s Hospital celebrated Halloween with their annual party partnered with Spirit Halloween Stores. Patients enjoyed free costumes, face painting and other treats. Their “Spirit of Children Program” has raised $224,000 for the hospital’s Child Life program. Click here for the full story reported by KRIS 6 News. It was a fun time for these very special children at Driscoll Children's Hospital's annual Halloween party. https://t.co/mcyzCkCoEk — KRIS 6 News (@KRIS6News) October 23, 2019 Redskins Trade Uniforms for Halloween Costumes at Inova Children’s Hospital Patients at Inova Children’s Hospital in Falls Church, VA received a surprise visit from the Washington Redskins. Dressed up in festive costumes, the NFL players spent time with patients and their families, and handed out treats. Click here to read the story reported by WJLA. .@Redskins players @AdrianPeterson, @13_CJR, @J_Weah, @DhaSickest, @MikeBurtonFB, Treyvon Hester, Paul Adams, Josh Ferguson & alumnus @Tim_Hightower traded in their jerseys for Halloween costumes to deliver treats to patients at @InovaHealth Children’s Hospital today!#HTTR pic.twitter.com/mim94T1mGt — Washington Commanders Community (@commandersCR) October 29, 2019 BONUS: More NICU Babies Dressed Up for Halloween See more tiny patients in the NICU with creatively cute costumes! https://www.facebook.com/NBCDFW/videos/nicu-babies-dress-up-for-their-first-halloween/2402811779845006/ Neonatal intensive care units across the nation are dressing their charges up in wildly adorable costumes. Some of the units, called NICU for short, give parents the opportunity to dress their babies for a friendly costume competition. https://t.co/cAVHsfAD7o — CNN (@CNN) October 30, 2019 There are so many healthcare facilities nationwide that are spreading some fun Halloween cheer for their patients. Have you worked at a facility or unit that celebrates Halloween in a special way? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
10 Best Nursing Memes To Help You Survive Your Shift
If you are stuck inside working inside and can’t enjoy the beautiful summer weather in your neck of the woods, we’ve got the perfect solution to cure your day shift blues (Hint: It’s nursing memes). 1. If you could not pause for that long, that’d be great. – via Reddit user meg090 2. Who knew nursing was going to be this hard? – via Reddit user Drake_Pancake 3. “When I ask a 70-year-old patient if they have any pain and they tell me about their high school football career.” – via Reddit user starstuff89 4. Sure, safe ratios are nice, but have you heard of money? 5. On a scale of Vermeer to Dali, we’re feeling a bit Rembrandt. 6. “When my patient has 20 allergies listed.” -via Reddit user 711smoresicecream 7. “When my patient wants to leave AMA.” via Reddit user D5HalfNormal 8. We’re going to guess the manual on the right is used much more than the left. 9. “We’re going to be short staffed tomorrow. I can feel it.” 10. Excuse me while I go throw up outside.
Top 10 #NurseProblems Posts That Made Us Say #Truth
1. Ah yes, because the doctor can easily do it better, right? #nurseproblems Nurses be like… 😝⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #nurses #nursing #nurselife #nurseproblems #nursesofinstagram #medlife #nursememe #registerednurse #nurse #murse A post shared by BoardVitals (@boardvitals) on Jun 25, 2018 at 6:12am PDT 2. Off the clock = No one bother me for at least 24 hours. I just need to be alone right now 😂😭 ❤ @nurseabnormalities * * * * * * @nurseabnormalities #nurseabnormalities #nurselife #nurseadvocate #nursesrock #medicallife #medical #dr #rn #md #lpn #medicalhumor #nursehumor #nurselove #nurseproblems #hospitalproblems #nursingstudent #nurseblogger #nurseblog #medschool #doctor #nursepractitioner #dnp A post shared by Danielle LeVeck © (@nurseabnormalities) on Jun 25, 2018 at 5:23am PDT 3. Those times when you just have to say #byefelicia Welp. You supposedly understand the implications and have decision making capacity… so do as you wish. 🤨 #love #rn #nursinglife #nursing #nightnurse #nurseproblems #nurses #hospital #nursehumor #medicine #nurselife #nurse #murse #medstudent #nursepractitioner #nurseofinstagram #LPN #nursingproblems #HealthCare #CNA #Murse #NursingSchoolLife #NurseRock #ClinicalLife #girldoctor #clinical #nursingschool #nursememe #NursingProblems A post shared by NURSE INSPIRATION (@nurse_inspiration) on Jun 28, 2018 at 11:18am PDT 4. No, really. Go ahead and Google “c diff” for us. We’ll wait. Along with every other bodily fluid 🤮🤣 #stripinthegarageforareason A post shared by Gina L Krueger (@rnnursefit) on Jun 28, 2018 at 10:37am PDT 5. The next time you press that call button I’m coming in here with a hazmat suit. 😂😂😂 #nurseproblems #nurselife #nursesweek #nurseonduty #nurseryart #nursepractitioner #nurseryinspo #nurse #nurseryinspiration #nurse💉 #nurseswag #nurseydecor #nurse💉💊 #nurseprobs #nurselove #nurseday #nurseflow A post shared by Nurse Talks (@nurse.talks) on Jun 28, 2018 at 10:09am PDT 6. …What do you mean, “another test?” 😒😒😒😒😒 Good luck to all the new grads taking their exams in the upcoming weeks! 🧡💛 #nurseproblems #friends #doctor #hospital #lifenurse #medical #instanurse #nursingstudent #NursesWeek #inspirational #nurse #futurenurse #healing #nursepractitioner #joking #NursesRule #nursingteam #nursing #registerednurse #nursinghumor #NursingProblems #rn #clinicallife #nursehumorprn #medschool #nursingschoolproblems #nursegif A post shared by NURSE INSPIRATION (@nurse_inspiration) on Jun 28, 2018 at 8:46am PDT 7. “What’s the ratio of USD to Shift Bucks?” Follow 👉 @nursegram_new For More Post ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Shift Life ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 📷 All rights and credits reserved to the respective owner(s) #rnlife #nurseonduty #womeninmedicine #icu #medstudent #clinicals #physician #nursesrock #lpn #usmle #stethoscope #medicalstudent #futurenurse #med #hospital #nurses #nurseproblems #nurselife #rn #paramedic #premed #scrublife #health A post shared by NurseGram (@nursegram_new) on Jun 28, 2018 at 2:15am PDT 8. Oh thank goodness, I don’t have to do more stuff. *Lets out a very long and tense breath* SHEEEEEESH!! #nurse #rn #cna #lpn #np #nurselife #nurseproblems #nursehumor A post shared by Medical Scrubs Collection (@medicalscrubscollection) on Jun 27, 2018 at 9:30pm PDT 9. Nurse Team, ASSEMBLE!! “Awesome! 💖 Follow me @ilove_Nurse for more 💗 ❤ Update new pictures everyday! ➖ 📌 Tag someone to make their day better. ❤ Double Tap & Tag your Friends Below⤵ #nursingschool #nurse #nursing #nurselife #instanurse #nurseproblems #nursingschoolproblems #nursesrock #nightshift #nurseup #rn #registerednurse #nursingtees #nursinghome #pediatricnurse #nursingstudent #nursingstudents A post shared by Nurse community (@ilove_nurse) on Jun 27, 2018 at 9:14pm PDT 10. Look, we never said we were perfect. #nurse #nursing #nurselife #nursepractitioner #instanursing #nurseproblems #nursingschoolproblems #scrublife #nursesrock #nurselife #nurses #rnlife #rninspiration #lpn #nurseonduty #nursehumor #nursehumorprn #registerednurse #cna #nurses #rpn A post shared by Maira_nurse (@maira_nurse) on Jun 27, 2018 at 9:00pm PDT
Top 5 Tips To Properly Celebrate National Flip Flop Day
It’s time to kick off those weathered, non-slip Dansko clogs and let your toes hang loose, healthcare travelers. National Flip Flop Day is here, and since we’re headed for a sunny weekend according to national forecasts, there’s no better time to slip into a pair of slides and hit the beach. That said, National Flip Flop Day is a very serious and formal occasion, and it’s important to be tasteful when celebrating everyone’s favorite low-key sandal option. To that end, we’ve compiled an exhaustive list of do’s and don’t’s to help you properly enjoy the holiday. 1. Do: Wear them to the beach, pool or on a boat Don’t: Wear them with socks 2. Do: Wear all kinds of different styles Don’t: Wear any that look like this. Ever. 3. Do: Use some DIY to keep your favorite pair in working condition Don’t: Try to make them from scratch 4. Do: Use them scare off predators via GIPHY Don’t: Throw them at people. That’s just rude. via GIPHY 5. Do: Cherish your flip flops above everything else No! This is my flip flop! Don’t: Take out your frustrations on your flip flops via GIPHY
4 Best Ways to Show Appreciation on Recruiter Recognition Day
A truly outstanding travel healthcare staffing recruiter is (almost) irreplaceable. They are your hospital matchmaker, your job market insider, your personal motivator, your experienced career mentor and—if your goal is to make lots of money—your “partner in crime” all in one package. For those travelers out there who love their recruiters, today is the day to show it. National Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day occurs the first Tuesday of June every year, so we asked recruiters for the four best ways you can show your appreciation. Post a review with a shout out Reviews go a huge way towards building up a staffing agency’s reputation in the traveler community, and recruiters have a vested interest in their company’s success. Posting a positive review that mentions how much you love your recruiter will go a long way and could even lead to a referral. Speaking of which… Give your recruiter a referral Almost every recruiter we asked said sending a referral their way is one of the best ways to show appreciation. Recruiters depend on referrals to stay in the game and referring your friends or colleague will provide even more of an incentive for your recruiter to go above and beyond for you on every deal. Tell them thanks While referrals go a long way towards helping recruiters, many of them also said a simple thank you would suffice. Recruiters would love to hear how much they have helped you achieve your career or travel goals. Send them a text, email, or give them a call and tell them thanks for being a great recruiter. Send a small gift If you absolutely need to send your recruiter a gift to show your thanks, you don’t have to go overboard. Cards, candy, gift cards—any small tokens of appreciation will be more than enough to tell your recruiter that you love working with them!
Score Sweet Deals On National Wine Day
National Wine Day falls on Friday this year, right before Memorial Day Weekend. and we can think of no better way for work-weary travel nurses to celebrate than kicking back and sampling a nice glass of pinot noir. National Wine Day has unclear historical connotations but is intended to celebrate all things wine by popping bottles, tapping kegs and generally enjoying all things wine. Not to be confused with National Wine Drinking Day in February, which is meant to bring awareness to wine’s historical importance in human history and profess its health benefits. We did some digging and found a few ways you can save a bit of cash during the festivities—so that you can spend it on more wine, of course. Head to Whole Foods for wine discounts Whole Foods Market has offered discounts on select wines throughout the month, but on Friday they plan to knock 20 percent of all rosé wines in participating stores, according to a recent press release. Just make sure you buy enough to share. Follow #NationalWineDay on Twitter Twitter users sharing wine memes will reach critical mass on Friday, but among the onslaught of gifs and sassy e-cards, you can find some great deals. Local vineyards, wineries, bars and other business that distribute your favorite grape-based alcoholic beverage will be sure to tweet out details on discounts, special events and more. You can view all the #NationalWineDay tweets as the reach the Twitter-verse below. #NationalWineDay Tweets Wine and dine at Texas de Brazil The national chain famous for traditional Brazilian churrasco cooking is offering $5 glasses of their brand’s private label Chilean wines to celebrate National Wine Day, in participating locations. Check the Texas de Brazil website to find a location near you. Find a tasting event at a local winery Tasting events are a great way to try new, exciting wines, and you don’t have to be a connoisseur to enjoy the experience. If you can’t find a winery near you through Google, don’t fret. Wine-searcher.com has a full list of wine producers in the U.S., which you can find by clicking here.
National Nurses Week 2018: Top 10 Worst Nurses Week Gifts
For healthcare facilities, National Nurses Week is the time to go above and beyond in honoring their nursing staff; the workers on the front lines of providing quality patient care. Some hospitals will provide catered lunches, wonderful gifts or fun activities for their staff to celebrate the hard work they do. And then there are these people. We asked nurses on Reddit about the worst gifts they’ve received for National Nurses Week, and the results range from bad to atrocious. Here are 10 of the worst answers we received. Disclaimer: Some comments displayed have been edited for strong language. 1. A half-eaten cookie cake (that was partially eaten by the day shift) What’s worse than coming in to work to find a half-eaten pastry waiting for you as thanks for your efforts? Finding out your coworkers on an earlier shift were the ones responsible, as user Pm_me_your_baby_pig_pics shared. Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 2. Partially melted, then re-frozen Hershey’s chocolates User BrooklynRN got to enjoy some nice ruined chocolates. Luckily they still had a “Happy Nurses Week” wrapper. Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 3. A fortune cookie Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 4. An arts and crafts project with no supplies “We have to make a poster for ourselves. I don’t think any supplies were provided.” –Reddit user bopeep82 5. A last-minute gift swap to something even worse Reddit user BruteeRex told a sad tale of when their hospital decided to switch the nice gift of free scrubs and a jacket with a motivational self-help book–which was written by the hospital. Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 6. A sad meal, followed by leftover ice cream Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 7. A confiscated treat Sometimes you have to put in some work to get the gift you deserve, as evidenced by Reddit user ghouliejulie’s story. “We got tiramisu from Maggianos. then it was taken away by the charge, because it “might have alcohol in it.” I went looking for it, and ate it anyway. … I’m also getting pretty tired of bagels.” 8. A tube of expired chapstick Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 9. A gift bag filled with top-notch items. Candy-based puns are always the best way to say thank you, as seen by Reddit user auraseer. Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 10. Last, and certainly the least–a memo posted in an elevator. “Working in LTC, a memo saying Happy Nurses week in the elevator. If we want they will display our pictures for everyone to see. Other than that the year-long gift of [expletive] staffing.”–Reddit user mamabear_j Got any other terrible National Nurses Week gifts you’d like to share? Tell us in the comments below!
National Nurses Week: 2018 Freebies and Discounts
National Nursing Week is here, and it’s time to bask in the appreciation of restaurants, businesses and corporations nationwide by cashing in on great discounts and free stuff. We’ve put together a huge list of free items and discounts travelers and staff nurses can enjoy, but we’re sure to be missing some from this list, so check back regularly as it gets updated. Got a great deal or free giveaway your fellow nurses need to know about? Share it with us in the comments, use our Share Your Story form, or send us an email at news@hcttoday.com. Free Stuff DrFirst You can snag a free pair of Dansko shoes if you win DrFirst’s Nurses Week giveaway contest. Entries will be accepted until 12 a.m. EST on May 12. Cinnabon A classic deal that returns every year, nurses get one free Cinnabon Classic Roll, MiniBon Roll or four-count BonBites when they show their badge at participating locations. The free bun deal lasts through May 12. Dunkin’ Donuts End the day with some java (or kick the night shift off right) by picking up a free16-ounce Dunkin’ Dark Roast iced coffee all this week between 4-10 p.m. Remember to bring a valid health care ID and check if your location is participating. Jimboy’s Tacos Nurses with a valid employee ID can enjoy a BOGO deal on the chain’s original ground beef tacos Sunday through May 12. Check to see if it’s at a participating location, and remember that there’s a limit of three free tacos per nurse, so no taco hogging. PDQ On May 8, Nurses take 50 percent off their entire meal with a valid ID at PDQ. The discount is limited to one per customer. Hey, Teachers and Nurses! We’re showing some well-deserved appreciation to you on Tuesday, May 8th at all locations. Enjoy 50% off your entire order with a valid ID all day long. pic.twitter.com/4vFMPpIvUn — PDQ Restaurant (@PDQFreshFood) April 30, 2018 Johnson & Johnson The company has partnered with Nurse.com to offer a free CE course, titled “Substance Abuse and Women”, which you can register for and download here. CNA Plus Academy Need to brush up on what you know or get prepped for your exam? CNA Plus Academy is offering free practice tests this week. American Nurses Association Free Webinar All nurses who pre-register and watch this year’s free webinar, titled “Emerging Technology and Its Impact on Nursing Practice”, will earn one CE credit. Allnurses Giveaways Love making and sharing memes? Want to win $250 Amazon gift cards for doing just that? Well you’re in luck–allnurses is holding a National Nurses Week Celebration where you can do just that. Click here to learn more. They’re also giving away 50 pairs of scrubs and 50 stethoscopes for visitors who fill out an entry form. Click here to learn more about that contest. Einstein Bro’s Bagels Nurses wearing scrubs or an ID badge can grab a free Espresso Buzz Bagel and Shmear from any participating Einstein locations on May 11. Discounts SocksLane More compression socks are always a good thing, and SocksLane is offering 25 percent off on all orders through May 30 with the promo code 25NURSESWEEK. Sleep Number Maybe you want to add some next-level comfort to your travel RV, or you need an exceedingly comfortable bed when returning home for a break between travel assignments. Regardless, Sleep Number is offering 35 percent off any purchases with a valid license. GIANT Microbe Who doesn’t love these adorable, stuffed infectious diseases? You can save 20 percent on any order with the offer code NURSE20FP
Nurse Humor: Things Nurses Say (Part 1)
