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Jun 28, 2008 02:12 AM

Traveled without spouse??

by nursebrandie28 Platinum Member

Hey everybody, has anybody traveled without their spouse?? And how did it work out??

Brandie

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No. 1
from loricatus
Old Jun 28, 2008, 02:33 AM

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As with anything, it had its pros and cons.

What disturbed me most is that on each assignment I was promised, during my interview with the NM, that I could be scheduled to allow for frequent trips home; and, of course, I was lied to. It even appeared that the schedules were purposely made to prevent the visits. If I were able to get those frequent visits, I don't think the lonliness factor would have been so great. The hardest thing was to try and tell my husband that I would not be there for his birthday & he had to celebrate it alone. I even had a time block around his birthday put into my contract as being dates off & couldn't get it enforced.

If you can get assurances that you will get the time to see your husband, I would say it is possible.
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from nurse1day
Old Jun 28, 2008, 11:29 PM

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I am actually not married yet but will be getting married next year and I travel without my fiance. I actually will not so any assignments over two months after about four weeks either I go home or he comes to visit me. Its not too bad I definitely miss him but eight week assignments go really fast. You could also do four and six week contracts also. Hope that helps!
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from Alisabeth
Old Jun 29, 2008, 02:15 AM

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My biggest problem was being in a different time zone. It was hard to stay connected with a 3 hours time difference. I guess it depends what shift you work too. It can totally work though, and your fiance/husband has a nice vacation spot wherever you are.
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