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Thanks for the honest feedback and also for your tips! I knew going in that a yr of experience wasn't a lot. I guess I just thought that being flexible in location and assignment (aside from wanting day-shift) would be enough to get me something. The reason I wanted to get into travel nursing is simply that I like moving around, seeing new places and getting to experience different cultures/subcultures. I moved around quite a bit before going to nursing school (mostly in Europe but also around the States a little) and am starting to feel almost claustrophobic being in the same area for almost 4 years now. I also thought it would be a great way to see a variety of hospitals and how they're managed. And a way to avoid a lot of the "unit drama," "cliques," and "politics" if at all possible. Three to six months seems like a good amount of time to see places, get to know people (staff and pt population), but not get too involved.

Hi all! I'm an RN with a little over a year experience working on a multi-specialty unit (heart/lung transplant, oncology, muscle flap reconstruction and general med/surg overflow). The hospital I worked for spent a lot of time and effort training new nurses and I feel like I gained very valuable experience during my time there. The problem is that I'm having a difficult time finding an agency recruiter that wants to work with me. I don't know if it's just the recruiters that I've contacted or if it's just a difficult industry to get into. I'm extremely flexible about location, etc. My only BIG request is that it is a day-shift position. I've worked night-shift before and just did not do well whatsoever. I literally slept day and night my entire time off and just felt groggy all of the time. One of the recruiters I spoke with was super at explaining everything, but basically told me if I don't work nights I shouldn't get into travel nursing. So I guess my questions are, am I way out of my league? Is anyone else having a hard time getting work? Is asking for a day-shift position too big of a request if you're flexible with everything else? Thanks in advance for any and all replies :)

I've just started considering travel nursing as well. I was wondering if you have made any progress. Have you contacted any agencies?

Can someone explain to me how tuition reimbursement programs work? I am currently working on my ASN at a local community college. I would like to continue on to get my BSN in another state, but will need financial assistance. I am curious how the reimbursement programs work. Do I have to find a job at a hospital that offers reimbursement before I apply to a college to get my BSN? Would I have to work while I'm going to school? Has anyone been through one of these programs and have advice what to look for or what to watch out for? My sister is a Lab Tech and went through one of these programs. However, the more advice and input, the better. Thanks!!