Volume 13 Number 3 - December 28th

No matter where you are on assignment, there are still so many ways you can give back and make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate in the new year. Traditional ideas like serving food at a soup kitchen or donating gifts to a children’s toy drive are always available, no matter your travel nurse location or time of year. Here are some other ways to utilize your nursing traits of compassion and care and commit to volunteer this year.

1. Visit with someone. It’s sad, but true that some people living in nursing homes, group homes and special care facilities don’t have many visitors. You can be the difference in their lives by just spending time and talking with them.

Make treats for other volunteers. Give something nice to the people who dedicate their time to volunteering in the community by bringing snacks, baked goods and drinks to their organization.

3. Be the answer to a wish list. Ask your favorite nonprofit agency for a wish list. This quick and easy volunteer activity will further help the agency support its cause.

5. Care for the military and their families. Show your appreciation for the service men and women by sending them cards and packages. You can also adopt a family who has a loved one overseas.

6. Have a clothing drive. Clean out your closet and give away those clothes and shoes you never wear anymore to a shelter or thrift store. Ask your coworkers to help too by setting up boxes around work for them to leave their unwanted clothes too.

7. Make a small difference every day. Offer to buy coffee for the person behind you in the drive-thru line, take a blanket to a homeless person you’ve seen out in the cold, baby-sit for a friend for free while he/she has a night of fun. It may be a small sacrifice for you, but it will make a big difference to someone else.
8. Decide to volunteer year round. Make it your New Year’s resolution to give more of your time to non-profit organizations and the community. You’ll be able to see the difference you’re making all year long.

Nursing Behind Bars

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Inside a Pediatric ER

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Caring for the Community

Get a look inside the busiest community clinic in San Diego County. The two RNs thrive on the fast-paced and intense daily work environment, as they care for nearly 200 patients every day.
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Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, meaning “the crossroads,” stands out as an agricultural hub in New Mexico due to its border with the Rio Grande. As the states second-largest city, there is plenty of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy everything the city has to offer, from breathtaking sunsets to festive celebrations throughout the year. Las Cruces is also home to the esteemed New Mexico State University. Be sure to see the city’s historic downtown area and take a drive down Telshor Boulevard and Lohman Avenue, also known as the heart of the city, where many restaurants and stores are located.
Weather: High: 76, Low: 45
Population: 86,268
Nearby Cities: Sunland Park, Desert, Alamogordo

Hot Travel Nursing Jobs

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Stamford, Connecticut
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Manhattan, New York
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Anchorage, Alaska
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Macon, Georgia
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Aurora, Colorado
OR
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Littleton, Colorado
ICU
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Hays, Kansas
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