Last week, we discussed comfortable shoes and the importance of choosing good footwear as a nurse. In this post, we’ll talk about different types of scrubs and some options you may want to consider. Although your work “uniform” is somewhat dictated by the profession you’ve chosen, there still are some unique characteristics that set apart various brands of scrubs. Like scrubs, temporary housing for travel nurses can vary…that’s why you need a quality housing solution like Shreveport Bossier Corporate Housing! Continue reading
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Two Things to Invest In? Comfortable Shoes & Good Travel Nurse Housing
According to a document by HermanMiller.com, nurses can average four miles every shift when they work at the hospital.1 That’s a lot of walking! Although the steps can make for a good on-the-job workout, it definitely can add strain to an already stressful and demanding workplace. As a medical professional, it’s crucial to take steps (no pun intended!) to care for your personal health as well as the health of others. One important part of this is to invest in several good-quality pairs of shoes for your work. In this post, we’ll discuss some shoe brands to consider as well as explain why selecting quality travel nurse housing (like shoes) is a very important decision. Continue reading
Good morning! Wake up, journal and head to work from travel nurse housing
Do you have a morning routine? As a nurse, your working hours probably look different than the traditional 9-5. However, there’s something reassuring about grabbing that cup of coffee, taking a hot shower, exercising etc before leaving your travel nurse housing location for work (whenever it is!). Another regular activity you may want to consider adding to the mix is the act of journaling. Or, if preferred, journaling can also be a good way to unwind at the end of the day. As such, in this post, we’ll discuss how self-expression can help medical professionals process their own experiences from the day. Continue reading
Shreveport Places of Worship Near Temporary Housing for Travel Nurses
Nurses deal with a lot of stress on a day-to-day basis. After all, they have to face life-and-death situations and help patients cope with pain and fear. It’s easy to understand how this work-related intensity can affect the personal lives of medical professionals everywhere (including those staying in temporary housing for travel nurses in Shreveport). Thankfully, there are a number of ways that nurses can get the help they need to claim peace and calm anxious thoughts. One such option is to find a place of worship where you can attend on a regular basis or as desired. In this post, we’ll discuss some options you may want to consider while staying here. Continue reading
Host a board game night with friends at our Shreveport travel nurse housing!
What better way to have fun with friends and / or co-workers than to host a board game night? There’s just nothing like the camaraderie and light-hearted competition that a few hours spent at a table playing board or card games can bring. Here at Shreveport Bossier Corporate Housing, our goal is to create a homey environment that you can enjoy and relax in after a long day at nearby Willis-Knighton Medical Center or Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Hospital. Our travel nurse housing offers many amenities that make it ideal for throwing small gatherings. In this post, we’ll discuss some games that medical professionals will especially appreciate. Continue reading
Make your next travel nurse housing rental feel even MORE like home with these tips!
What’s something that makes you think of home? Maybe it’s the smell of your Mom’s homemade chocolate chip cookies. Or maybe it’s seeing the smiling faces of loved ones around you. Perhaps it’s a phone conversation with a trusted friend. As a traveling nurse, you undoubtedly miss some of the blessings of home while on the road. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy each new location you visit on work assignment! Here at Shreveport-Bossier Corporate Housing, we do everything we can to help you feel comfortable in our travel nurse housing. In this post, we’ll discuss some optional items you may want to bring along to add even more ambiance to your rental experience. Continue reading
Podcast ideas for commutes back & forth from your Shreveport traveling nurses rental!
As a travel nurse, you likely spend a lot of time either on your feet or in the car. And, no wonder! You’re able to drive to new places to explore the area and work on assignment at hospitals like Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport or Willis-Knighton Medical Center. What better way to use extra time than to listen to a podcast while on a road trip, commuting back to your traveling nurses rental or down time on the job. In this post, we’ll discuss some audio options as well as why you should jump on the bandwagon and start listening! Continue reading
Seeking public transportation while staying at a traveling nurses rental?
When traveling, one of the key aspects of visiting a new city is the public transportation. That’s because public transit can make life and parking SO much easier! Granted, when you drive your own vehicle to your next hospital assignment, other forms of transport aren’t as necessary. Still, it’s very helpful to know all the options when moving to a new town and traveling nurses rental. In this post, we’ll discuss the primary form of public transit in Shreveport LA as well as some other options you may want to consider. Continue reading
Ice Cream & Summer Fun In & Near our Shreveport Travel Nurse Housing
Cool treats sure can help to beat the summer heat! There’s nothing that defines summer more than ice cream. Well, maybe time at the swimming pool would be a close second place. In this post, we’ll explore the city of Shreveport’s ice cream shops and talk about where you should go if you want to take a dip in a pool. Our travel nurse housing is centrally located so you can see and do as much (or as little) as you want to while staying in our Louisiana hometown. Continue reading
Where to watch fireworks this week near Shreveport travel nurse housing!
Celebrate the Fourth of July this year with a boom! Last year was tough for everyone, but especially for medical professionals and all of our heroes working in the hospitals. What better way to party this year than with fireworks?! In this post, we’ll give you the lowdown on several local Shreveport Independence Day events as well as where you can snag a great fully furnished solution for travel nurse housing. We’ll also provide some links for dealing with pets during the Fourth. Continue reading
