Starting your nursing journey on a Med/Surg floor can be both exhilarating and terrifying. It's where you'll gain a solid foundation, but it's also where you'll encounter some of the wildest myths and misconceptions. Fear not, new nurses! I'm here to bust those myths and give you the real scoop on what to expect.
The allure of travel nursing is strong, especially for those with a touch of wanderlust. Imagine exploring new cities, experiencing different healthcare settings, and boosting your income – all while doing what you love. But is it the right fit for you? This guide is tailored for Carolina nurses considering taking the leap.
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At DirectShifts, we build on an impressive legacy of pioneering success and growth. The source of our strength as a company is rooted in our culture and our core purpose and values. Along with the tremendous growth we have experienced at DirectShifts comes the question, Why work at DirectShifts? This article highlights the best reasons for our current internal staff and the essential elements of our company culture.
A new year is upon us! And, with it typically comes new motivation, new aspirations, and new goals. Often, it,s the time to set those new year,s resolutions into motion. And, it feels easy, inspired, and attainable at first you,re going to the gym every day, sticking to the new budget, avoiding those dreaded carbs, and whatever else you,ve set your sights on as the methods to create the new and improved you.
DirectShifts hosted a special holiday meet and greet event on December 27, 2022, where all our clinicians and DirectShifts team met, networked, celebrated the holidays, and ended the year with a bit of fun!.It included fun activities, exciting gifts, and a big award for the Clinician of the Year.
The rising cost of living is becoming a significant concern, and it is an expensive time. Many clinicians have trouble managing their finances because of student loan repayments, less competitive salaries, and unstructured financial management.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 40 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. This makes anxiety the most common mental health disorder in America.A study by Human Resources for Health found that nearly 20% of doctors and 23% of nurses suffer from anxiety.
