tips for nurses

on managing stress and mental wellbeing.

Rachel’s top tips for managing stress whilst working busy shifts are: 

  • Make sure you work out before long shifts and ensure you nap before doing a long night shift
  • Take Vitamin D during the winter months
  • Consider taking time off from work - it’s important to take holidays now and again and get some rest 
  • Prep healthy meals in advance to resist temptation from the hospital vending machine and sweet snacks that are always on the ward
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water to stay focused and hydrated. Try to avoid coffee which can cause slumps in your energy 
  • If something feels really wrong, it’s important to speak to an experienced healthcare professional about it 

If you’re feeling stressed and require more flexibility in your job – consider finding a new role through a nursing agency like Randstad Care. Agency nursing can provide you with more opportunities to gain broad experience, a higher salary and most importantly, a better work-life balance. Ready for more flexibility? There's no better time.

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top 5 things to know about agency nursing:

  • Pay.

    Agency work can be much better paid, especially if you are prepared to work weekend, night shifts and bank holiday shifts.

  • Flexibility.

    You aren't subject to a 7-week rotation, so can pick and choose when you work.

  • Variety.

    You can choose where you work - and enjoy a greater diversity of co-workers and patients.

  • Less pressure.

    If you're feeling burned out, agency life can offer less pressure and responsibility therefore less stress.

  • Experience different environments.

    Even if it's not for you in the long term, it's a great way to try out different working environments before committing.

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