cocobear1

Sorry I'm late getting back to you. I talked to an RN I work with who's interested in traveling. Golly Moses...she tried to hook up with a company who promised her a job in California only to find out that in addition to licensure it would take approx. 1 month for the fingerprinting to come through. She said she didn't want to quit her job, fly out there and find out that the fingerprint verification didn't come through on time. A lot to consider. How do you know which company is reputable, etc. The replies are saying there are travel LPN's out there, but I would like more info and advice on procedure so I don't get burned.

Hi there ! I've been an LPN for 21 yrs. and have NEVER had the desire to be an RN solely because I LOVE PATIENT CARE !!!! The RN is swamped with paperwork and relies on guess who for their information...the LPN and CNA's. I have enough stress on my job with inadequate staffing when the acuity is high let alone filling out numerous forms out the wazoo. My best advice to a student LPN is to get as much experience in a variety of fields as possible. It keeps your mind active and nursing never loses it flavor that way. It's too easy to become stagnant. Keep learning. Even if it's another field other than nursing. I became a massotherapist and the schooling for it was much more difficult than nursing. Our anatomy and physiology was equal to a first year med student A&P. But I incorporate it into the nursing. And the patients love it too. Never lose sight of what's in your heart.

Would like to know if anyone out there is an LPN travel nurse. If so, how long is the wait between assignments and what are the pros and cons. Also, how much money do you put out up front? Thanks loads.