Reflections on TravCon 2024: Key Takeaways
TravCon 2024 in Las Vegas was an inspiring event where we connected with numerous travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals. Standing with Kristie Hooper, CHP, CIR, at the Davin Healthcare booth, we had enlightening conversations about career development, industry challenges, and the future of healthcare staffing.
Meaningful Connections and Insights
The overwhelming theme was the sense of community. Professionals, whether seasoned or new to the field, shared their experiences and aspirations. We discussed career growth, well-being, and the need for innovative solutions to address mental health, burnout, and physical exhaustion. Attendees were especially eager to explore wearable technologies—tools that could improve their health, reduce stress, and enhance their work lives.
Key Takeaways
- Well-being: There’s a growing focus on combating burnout and supporting healthcare professionals through mental health resources, self-care strategies, and community engagement.
- Wearable Technologies: There’s increasing interest in integrating these tools into daily routines to enhance well-being. I had the privilege of speaking about my DNP capstone project on this topic, and the positive feedback reinforced its potential.
Gratitude and Looking Ahead
We’re grateful to the TravCon volunteers and staff for organizing such a fantastic event. Looking forward to 2025, Kristie and I, along with more of the Davin team, are excited to continue these meaningful conversations and collaborations.
See you in 2025!
— David Theobald, DNP, MS, RN, NE-BC
