travel with a family?

bravegirlamy · Jan 6, 2003

any advice would be grateful.......thanks.

Nurse Ratched, RN · Jan 9, 2003

I don't travel, but I would be hard pressed to drag preteens around the country. I guess it depends how long your contracts are for, but it would be hard to just uproot them every so often (I was a military child and moved aout once a year - adjusted fine to it, as did my brother, but my sister hated it and her schooling suffered greatly.) Just some thoughts. Good luck.

RN who Moves · Jan 10, 2003

I've been travelling for 3 years with my husband and 2 children. My kids are now 16 and 12...were obviously 13 and 9 when we began...as long as your kids adapt well to change and can manage changing schools, it isn't a problem (or if you homeschool). My kids have been greatly enriched by the experience and have always had input into where we go and how long we stay. I say go for it

kcrnsue · Jan 17, 2003

I have done travelling for about two years, and just recently took a job with home health. (I was an Ob nurse) My husband and children stayed home. I tried to get assignments within a 200 mile radius of home. I would work my three shifts, and then drive home and be with my family for a few days. I was always on the road. But if you have a supportive family it might be do-able. Just keep in mind that most contracts are for three months, and you dont know whether they will need you after that, so you might be moving often. Good Luck