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Aug 03, 2008 09:05 AM

Tips On Travel Nursing

by heavymetalrn Premium Member

i wanted to know if there are any books i need to read re what to prepare and dos and donts of travel nursing? i quit my job last fri and needed help and advice.....i have inactive license in hawaii/south carolina and one active license in my current state...i appreciate any input.....


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from loricatus
Old Aug 03, 2008, 10:26 AM

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There are a lot of travel nursing websites and forums. TOS do not permit me to recommend them here. Try a googe search. There is also a book named Highway Hypodermics written by a travle nurse. I think she also has a website.

The best thing to do is research, research, research. Also, to get a feel for the expectations of a traveler, try doing some per diem/prn throuf an agency. If you choose the agencies wisely, they may also have a travel division you could wuickly transition to. I know that Nursefinders and Favorite Staffing do both local and travel. I am sure there are many others out there.

PM me if you would like more specific information
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from Maynmom
Old Aug 09, 2008, 09:08 PM

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For the nursing part itself you should really be ready to "hit the ground" running after at least one day of orientation to your unit. Most travel companies will give you a packet with information which you may find helpful for living on the road. There are also other posts here I have read where people have listed those things they found important/crucial to have while living away from home. For me...my water purifier, GPS, and laptop.
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