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8 Mental Health Apps Nurses Can Use to Find Calm Between Shifts

Daily Nurse

In the middle of it all, it’s easy to let your mental health take the backseat. Whether you’re working nights, rotating shifts, or adjusting to life on the road as a travel nurse, finding time to care for yourself can feel nearly impossible. Apps for Mental Health Getting support for your mental health isn’t always easy.

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

The Gypsy Nurse

Nurses should aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night, which is critical for restoring both physical and mental energy. Practice Mental Health Awareness Mental well-being is just as important as physical health. Nurses should actively engage in practices that support emotional and psychological resilience.

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Overcoming Fatigue and Stress in Travel Nursing: Identifying Challenges and Finding Remedies

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel nursing offers unique opportunities but presents significant challenges, particularly fatigue and stress. The demanding nature of the job, coupled with constant changes in environments and routines, can take a toll on nurses’ physical and mental health.

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Navigating Nurse Burnout: Signs, Prevention, and Recovery

The Gypsy Nurse

Avoid taking work home, and when off-duty, engage in activities that promote relaxation and enjoyment. Seek Professional Help : Consulting a mental health professional can provide valuable support and guidance. Therapy can help nurses process their feelings and develop coping strategies.

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Top Nursing Specialties in Demand for 2025

NexNurse

Opportunities: Geriatric nurses can work in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and home healthcare settings, and may pursue certifications in gerontological nursing. Mental Health Nurses Mental health nurses, also known as psychiatric nurses, specialize in caring for patients with mental health disorders.

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Affirmations for Nurses: Simple Words That Can Make a Big Difference

The Gypsy Nurse

And for travel nurses, affirmations can be especially meaningful. Research shows that reciting affirmations can have a wide range of positive effects on both your emotional and mental health. Affirmations promote mental clarity and a positive mindset, improve emotional resilience , and enhance your sense of self-worth.

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Is a Compact License Worth it?

Empowered Nurses

For many of us, this milestone feels like a long-overdue acknowledgment of what nursing is today—a profession that transcends state lines, especially in an age of telehealth, travel nursing, and national emergencies. And when highly qualified nurses choose to work in compact states instead, Illinois loses talent.