April is Stress Awareness Month. And if anyone knows anything about stress, it’s nurses. Our team at Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc. wants you to know that not every shift has to be a stressful one. Instead, spot the signs of stress before it starts to take over your next nursing shift and manage the symptoms as soon as possible. Coping With Stress When you allow stress to build up, one day, your cup will runneth over, and additional stress-related problems will occur before, during and after your nursing shift. Read on →

Whether you are a morning person or not, our team at Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc. wants to help you establish a better morning routine that can help you conquer the day ahead! Start Your Day Off Right How many times have you woken up on the wrong side of the bed only for it to turn into a difficult nursing shift? We have all been there. But with these new morning habits to start your day off right, you can look forward to better work days ahead. Read on →

Have you ever heard the phrase, “we say things to ourselves we would never say to other people”? It’s true! That’s why our team at Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc. wants to offer some suggestions to help you stop putting yourself down and starting boosting yourself up. 3 Tips to Help You Improve Your Self-Esteem There can be a lot of guilt that comes with working in the nursing industry. Read on →

February is American Heart Month. You may spend a lot of your time helping make sure your patients’ heart health is in good shape, but it’s just as important to care for your own heart. That’s why our team at Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc. wants to offer some suggestions for protecting your heart. Your Heart Matters As nurses, it’s easy to get into the habit of caring for others and putting ourselves in last place on our priority list. Read on →

Are you looking for a career path that will be in high demand? Did you know that more than 650,000 nurses will be needed to fill the gaps created by nurses who will be leaving the industry by 2024? Because of that, our team at Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc. wants to offer some insight into why you might want to consider nursing. The Nursing Industry Welcomes You Let’s take a look at why you should consider entering the nursing world, especially as part of our team. Read on →

Have you already settled into a new routine for 2018? Well, our team at Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc. wants to make sure that “new routine” includes plenty of focus on your own health, even while you’re caring for others. Making Your Health a Priority When you’re at work, you’re focused on your patients. When you’re at home, your family is your priority. When does that leave time for you? Read on →

Everyone looks at the concept of the 12-hour shift differently. Some healthcare workers enjoy a longer shift, while some absolutely loathe the thought of having to be at work that long. But longer shifts are a fact of life in health care, and our team at Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc. wants to help you prepare! Nursing Your Way Through a 12-hour Shift Is your 2018 calendar already filling up with 12-hour workdays? Read on →

While you’re probably in the midst of all things Christmas, it’s important to also think about your career and your goals for 2018. Don’t sit back and let your career come to you—our team at Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc., wants you to take control! Don’t Stop Believing Let’s take a look at some ways to take charge of your career and be the nurse you are looking to be—now and in the future. Read on →

There are many benefits of being a nurse. However, there is the occasional con, which usually happens this time of year—working holidays. Depending on the position they’re in and where they work, nurses can sometimes get time off during holidays. But most of the time, nurses will be working no matter what day it is—even if it’s a holiday like Christmas or New Year’s Day. But the team at Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc. Read on →

There are more than two million nurses in the United States. Each one of them is responsible for providing the best care possible for their patients. Our team at Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc. wants to help improve the quality of care patients receive by offering ways to show how you can add more compassion to the care you provide. Put Your Best Foot Forward Every Day As you know already, your patients are going through a lot. Read on →