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No – Travel Nursing Is Not a Specialty

Emerging RN Leader

Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When did travel nursing become a specialty? He […] The post No – Travel Nursing Is Not a Specialty appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader. It is a question that leaders now ask themselves.

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Taking a Break From Travel Nursing

The Gypsy Nurse

While travel nursing can provide adventure and reward, it can also be taxing. Though the day-to-day in each assignment may be similar to a traditional nursing job, hopping from one assignment to the next is anything but normal. Below are some suggestions to keep in mind as you go about taking a break from travel nursing.

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Advice and Tips for New Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

We frequently see posts in our Facebook group asking for advice and tips for new travel nurses. Veteran travel nurses are great about giving advice and being there to mentor new travel nurses as they start their assignments. We hope these advice and tips for your first travel assignment were helpful.

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Tips for Surviving Travel Nurse Anxiety

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel nursing means starting a new job every 13 weeks, give or take. This can cause travel nurse anxiety to rise. And many veteran travel nurses say that they still have those same first-day jitters after many assignments. So, how do you handle the jitters and travel nurse anxiety?

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How To Find A Travel Nurse Roommate: Save Money & Make Connections

The Gypsy Nurse

When it comes to looking for travel nurse housing , budget is a huge factor for most nurses. Whether you are trying to save money for a nice vacation or pay off a large amount of debt, most travel nurses are keen to pocket as much of their housing stipend as they can.One way to save is with a travel nurse roommate.

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6 Packing Tips for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

The life of a travel nurse can be full of excitement and adventure, but it can also cause a ton of stress and inconvenience without the right preparation. To help you avoid this situation, we’ve made a list of 6 packing tips for travel nurses that are easy to remember and simple to do. Let’s get started.

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How to Handle Loneliness as a Travel Nurse on Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel nurse loneliness is a real thing. As a travel nurse, you pack up your belongings after every assignment ends. Loneliness can be a real fear for travel nurses, but it doesn’t have to be. Loneliness can be a real fear for travel nurses, but it doesn’t have to be.