When packing for a trip, there’s one essential item that can be easy to overlook. It’s the suitcase itself! Travel nurses and other migratory workers know the value of a quality bag for carrying their items. In this post, we’ll discuss some possible options for your suitcase needs. We’ll also cover some benefits of our travel nurse housing solutions in the Shreveport and Bossier City area.
Tips for selecting a good suitcase
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First, what are your packing needs?
Knowing what you pack can help to determine what type of bag(s) you’ll want to get.
- Do you like to wear a lot of dresses or items that require ironing or hanging up? If so, consider this rolling garment bag or this bag.
- Do you have a preference for soft-sided or hard-shell suitcases? Soft-sided bags can be easier to stuff items into since they have more give and stretch/bulge out to fit things. However, they don’t offer the protection that a hard-shell suitcase does, so if you have jewelry, electronics or other fragile items, get a bag with more durability. This article from Consumer Reports discusses the pros and cons of each option.
- Do you typically bring a lot of clothes to your short term rentals? Some nurses like to bring their clothes with them and others prefer to buy clothes on location and then give them to a second-hand store when leaving.1 It may seem somewhat wasteful on first glance, but this option can save a lot of hassle and wear-and-tear on you when moving. Check out Uptown Cheapskate, Goodwill and Rolling Hills Ministries Thrift Store to name a few in the area. Or, if you just decide to bring your own clothes to your travel nurse housing location, this New York Times article reviews some good large suitcase options.
- Some suitcases are like Swiss Army knives…they can do a little bit of everything! Check out these unique bags: this suitcase doubles as a desk and this suitcase lets you ride on it.
- Are you a fan of the outdoors? If so, you’ll need a good-quality backpack. Actually, you’ll just need a good backpack, period. Backpacks are perfect for stashing items when traveling and offer versatility for shorter uses once you get to your new nursing assignment. Consider ordering a backpack from a reputable company like the REI Coop.
Fully furnished travel nurse housing makes packing easier!
One huge benefit of renting from Shreveport Bossier Corporate Housing is that you’re getting a fully furnished condo! This means that your travel nurse housing comes with the kitchen essentials, towels, furniture, television etc that you’ll need. You’ll have a lot less to pack and, with our washer & dryer in each condo, you can wash clothes more often! Give Debi a call today at 318-548-6156 and rent with us.
Sources: https://www.hosthealthcare.com/blog/20-things-to-bring-on-your-travel-nursing-assignment/, https://rnnetwork.com/blog/travel-nurse-must-haves/, https://www.travelnursing.com/news/features-and-profiles/the-essential-packing-guide-for-travel-nurses/, https://nurse.org/articles/things-every-travel-needs-needs-to-own/, (1) https://blog.bluepipes.com/22-packing-tips-and-tools-for-travel-nurses/
