By Teresa Posthumus The Holidays can be a difficult time, especially when spending Christmas alone. Many of us feel a need to be with family and friends. Whether you are a new Gypsy or a seasoned Gypsy we can all feel lonely at times. You can sit at home and feel sorry for yourself. YEAH Pity Party over here! Or you can choose to make the holidays a great time of the year with new friends and doing things you normally wouldn’t do. Step outside your box! As a Traveling Nurse for 10 years I have found my selves away from family and friends at the holidays; many times.  We may be alone but we do not have to be lonely.  Often there are other Gypsy Nurses working in the same hospital as you or maybe some of the core staff has no family or friends around. Find them and make PLANS!!! Enjoy every aspect of being a Gypsy Nurse.  Look at the events page on the Gypsy Nurse website: many of the ambassadors are having Meet and Greet plans throughout the Holidays.  Look in the local newspaper or online for your area see what’s going on- it’s amazing how many communities have holiday activities.  And if no one else is planning something to do – Go for it make plans and invite others who would be alone; you’ll be surprised at how much fun it can be.  Invite someone new over do something together inside or outside be creative. […]

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