Happy Thanksgiving from the team at HealthTrust! Whether you're on an assignment with us or not, you are appreciated. And because we know how challenging this time of year can be, we’re offering up a few sources of inspiration to help you get through the season.
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6 Sources of Thanksgiving Inspiration for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals
#1. Get Inspired by the Love & Gratitude of Other Nurses
“I am grateful that it is our job to care for strangers who enter our lives as patients and leave as friends.”
Those are the words of Tracy Jones-Darnell, an RN-turned-nurse educator with decades of experience providing care and guidance. Profiled by NurseJournal in a look at what makes nurses grateful for their jobs, Tracy is just one of the inspiring professionals profiled in the article.
“Not many professions get to bookend humanity and leave their imprint on lives like nurses,” said Karrie Brazaski, a former nurse and current nurse leader, in the article. “Strangers allow us as nurses to be a witness to their most vulnerable moments, and each one of them is a blessing, and a memory etched in our hearts.”
“I am thankful that I am a nurse because it has made me a better friend, wife, mother, sister, and daughter,” Jones-Darnell added. “Because of my nursing experience, I look at the world with kinder eyes.”
#2: Read These Tips for Working during Thanksgiving
Like other holidays, Thanksgiving can be fun and festive — and a lot of work. And that’s even more true for the nurses, aides, and other professionals who have to work those days.
If you’re one of those people, Scrubs Mag has a great guide for not just getting through it, but thriving, too. From how to celebrate with co-workers to making the most of your time with patients on what can be an emotional day, their take on staying motivated during Thanksgiving week is worth a look.
#3. Get Some Extra Spending Cash with Big Discounts
Did you know that nurses and healthcare workers get big discounts on a whole lot of stuff, including everything from Carhartt coats to Adidas athletic gear to rental cars and high-end hotels?
It's true — and the money you save could be a great way to stay cheerful during a busy time, or save some serious cash on this year’s holiday shopping.
How can you find these deals? Our recent report on top discounts for nurses and healthcare professionals offers our top picks and lets you know exactly how to get them — check it out here.
#4. Take 3 Steps for Gratitude with Minority Nurse
We get it — it can be tough working during a busy time of year, when most other folks are at home with family. To help get you through it, the Minority Nurse blog has a three-step guide for finding gratitude in what can be a difficult time.
“The warmth generated from mentally saying thanks will spread to your loved ones, and then to your health care colleagues, patients, and their families,” writes the author. “Even the busiest nurse can fit it in and recoup that investment with greater health and happiness.” Read more here.
#5. Set Your Sights on New Adventures
Feeling burned out? One way to refresh your love of the job could be to explore some new horizons. Whether as a long-term career or a temporary measure between other jobs, working a travel job lets you get paid to explore the country — or just get a change of scenery — while advancing your career.
From high rates of pay to the chance to build the experience you need to change specialties, here are 7 benefits of travel nursing. And remember, traveling isn’t just for nurses, either — they’re also widely available for allied professionals like therapist and techs. You can learn more about that here.
> Time to change your specialty? Here’s what you should know
#6. Experience the Newest & Best Nursing Jobsite!
Motivated and experienced healthcare professionals have never been in more demand. And if you’re looking for a new opportunity, you have no shortage of options — especially if you’re willing to travel.
But with all the job sources out there, it can be hard to know where to find the best opportunities. Many of the biggest jobsites offer second- or third-hand assignments, after they've already been on the market for weeks.
We launched the new HealthTrust jobsite to fight back against that process and give you a better shot at finding and landing your dream job. Simple to use and fully transparent in the details and pay for each job, our jobsite provides access to jobs you won’t find anywhere else. You can check it out here.
Even better? When you apply directly with us, you'll get priority access to those jobs, and sometimes priority pay, too Learn more about that here.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Great New Job!
Whether or not you’re working this Thanksgiving, we appreciate you! And we hope we've provided some helpful motivation, even if you don't feel you need it!
So once again, Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at HealthTrust, and remember — when it’s time to find a new career, you’ll find the very best opportunities at the new HealthTrust jobsite.
