Mental Health Support for Healthcare Travelers

Every October, healthcare organizations across the country take time to recognize a group of professionals whose work is critical to patient safety but often goes unseen, Sterile Processing Technicians. Sterile Processing Technician Week is a dedicated time to celebrate these behind-the-scenes heroes who ensure that surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized and ready for use. Their meticulous work forms the foundation of safe and effective patient care.

As you prepare to enter the world of nursing, it's easy to get lost in excitement and anxiety. After all, you've put a lot of work into reaching this point, but you still might not be sure what a nursing specialty is or where your passion is leading you. Should you work bedside? Focus on a more specialized form of care? Dedicate yourself to educating the next generation of nurses? There are a lot of challenging decisions to make, and choosing from the dozens of nursing specialties can be one of the hardest.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, foster open conversations and remind ourselves and each other that help is always available. For healthcare travelers who often face unique emotional and mental health challenges, this month is a powerful reminder that no one has to navigate those struggles alone.