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The Best Educational Resources for Travel Nurses

Posted on February 18, 2024February 12, 2024 by TNAA- Travel Nurse Across America

TNAA-Travel Nurse Across America provided this article.

Are you a travel nurse looking to enhance your skills and stay informed about the latest industry trends? Staying current with the travel industry and healthcare advancements is crucial for professional growth and success. By regularly accessing educational resources, you can stay informed about what’s happening in the travel industry, learn how seasoned travelers have found success, and get insider information on changes in healthcare. Plus, networking with industry insiders and influencers provides valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, gain mentorship, and learn from others’ experiences.

Educational Resources for Travel Nurses

Whether you’re seeking expert advice, continuing education credits, or insider insights, there are several resources that can help you excel in your travel career. Keep reading to discover how you can leverage these valuable tools to thrive in the dynamic world of travel nursing.

Travel Industry Information Webinars

One of the best ways to learn more about what’s happening in the travel nursing industry is by registering for webinars through your agency or favorite blog, such as TNAA’s masterclass series or The Gypsy Nurse’s events. These live and on-demand webinars for travel nurses focus on topics for travel-centric topics and fantastic giveaways. And with on-demand or live options, you can tune in anytime that suits your busy travel schedule!

Get Social

Turn to your favorite social channels to connect with experienced travel nurses, sharing their wisdom and experiences. Travel nurse influencers are on the rise, and they are a great way to get valuable travel industry tips and insights straight from the source. Plus, you can often find inspiration for your next travel destination through their photos, reels, and follower comments. Follow travelers like Leah from Off the Clock Nurse and Brandy from Travel Nurse 101 and get inspired by their authentic and candid discussions, sure to have you booking your next assignment and adding to your travel bucket list!

And don’t forget to join The Gypsy Nurse Travel Nurse Network Facebook group – 186,000 members strong, ready to answer your burning questions and share insights on the best recruiters, agencies, and travel locations.

Continuing Education

Earning continuing education credits is a must for travel nurses. In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, continuing education units guarantee that travel nurses are up to speed with the latest skills, techniques, and industry knowledge. Nurse.com offers many online continuing education courses, many of which are low-cost or free for their premium subscription members. But if you want to connect in person, head to TravCon! TravCon is the largest healthcare conference in the U.S., and it’s all about travel. You can earn your C.E.s, connect with other travelers, build your professional network, and have a lot of fun at this amazing event!

These are only some of the best educational resources for travel nurses. Taking time to learn more about your industry and learn from other travelers will only help you take your travel career to new heights. With the right tools and knowledge, you’ll be well-equipped to thrive in the dynamic world of travel nursing. Happy learning!

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By Frank Hamilton

August 3, 2022

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Continuing Education Benefits For Travel Nurses

Posted on August 3, 2022August 2, 2022 by Frank Hamilton

The healthcare industry constantly evolves and shifts to new technological trends and tools. And it relates to all medical specializations and travel nurses as well. Continuing education is necessary for all medical staff to keep their skills and knowledge sharp and learn the latest healthcare trends and treatment methods.

However, the medical niche is a bit different for others, as continuing education does not depend on your personal initiative and willingness.

For instance, each US state sets official continuing education requirements for nurses who practice within their territories. It provides a kind of educational plan for nurses so they can know how and what skills they have to upgrade to keep working.

As for travel nurses, the education becomes a bit more complicated. It basically entails education on the go—the educational course and facilities will change frequently depending on where the nurse is.

Continuing education for travel nurses can be held online or offline in local establishments. For example, found on the writing service Writing Judge, Nurse CEU is a great online platform where travel nurses can find diverse learning courses to upskill according to the continuing education requirements of a certain state.

Further, we would like to depict what benefits continuing education provides for travel nurses, their professional development as well as their patients.

Continuing education requirements keep knowledge up to date.

As we mentioned above, healthcare trends are rapidly changing, introducing new treatment approaches, medications, technologies, and tools. Travel nurses need to handle different types of illnesses, so they need to be aware of wide expertise. So it is important to learn the continuing education requirements of the state or country you currently are to know what diagnoses and treatments will come in handy in those areas.

To take a close look at the continuing education requirements and travel nurses license, we would like to highlight the following from the custom writing service Best Writers Online:

Board of Nursing—public authority that is tasked with specifying rules and regulations of travel nurse practicing and licensing and is responsible for their renewal according to the completed nursing courses;
Continuing Education or Continuing Competency —owes to the Board of Nursing and is tasked with allowing practice for nurses;
Continuing Education Unit (CEU)—defines which nursing course can be approved and certified as professional and entailing counting education for travel nurses.

Travel nurses track their upskilling process.

Each CEU course provides travel nurses with a tracking checklist with professional writing assistance. It commonly includes the list of lessons and training, their status, results, and so on. As a travel nurse, you cannot select any course and suppose it to be needed for your continuing education. Foremost, it needs to be a CEU-approved learning course. Secondly, the results must be managed and approved by the Board of Nursing to renew or update your nursing license and include your new knowledge and skills in it.

Knowledge gives travel nurses opportunities to grow careers.

It is not necessary for travel nurses to be nurses all their lives. The more knowledge, certifications, and licenses nurses get, the more opportunities they get to become a doctor in the sphere they are the best. Continuing education helps travel nurses reveal their strong sides and shows the medicine from different sides and situations so that they can decide what direction suits them best. Of course, the process of qualification from travel nurse to doctor is long-term, challenging, and requires lots of courses and certificates, but when you actually study all the time, it shouldn’t seem to be very complicated.

To sum up

Being a travel nurse is a very challenging job as it requires frequent changes of places and adjusting your skills to new continuing education requirements and medical institutions. Thanks to advanced online education, it has become available even to healthcare workers, who can select various learning courses and receive official certificates and licenses. In the healthcare niche, continuing education has specific knowledge and license. However, overall continuing education is good practice for different industries. To be professional in your sphere, it is essential to keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date, learning the current trends and new directions.

We hope you found this article on continuing education benefits for travel nurses helpful. Do you have any tips for continuing education for travel nurses? Comment below.

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By The Gypsy Nurse

August 4, 2018

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Back To School

Posted on August 4, 2018May 20, 2021 by The Gypsy Nurse

If you ever considered an advanced degree or specialty area, here’s some information worth noting. Sometimes larger travel nursing agencies provide continuing education opportunities. Many travel nurses find this an ideal situation to pursue education while still working. There are several areas to consider and you may decide this is the perfect time to go back to school.

Perhaps the most important is the impact it could have on your career. With advanced education and professional development you may be a more desirable candidate for future positions in your field. It could open more doors and make you more competitive allowing you to get your first choice for assignments. This could lead to more opportunities for both travel assignments and permanent positions.

In addition to being more marketable, further education may also increase your salary. And you might find yourself more fulfilled. The Journal of Professional Nursing released results from a study that found nurses who obtain higher degrees are typically more satisfied with their jobs. And, the American Medical Association found that hospitals with a higher proportion of BSN nurses experienced decreased mortality rates. In fact, the Institute of Medicine has a goal to have 80 percent of nurses hold at least a bachelor’s degree by 2020. As are result many agencies offer tuition reimbursement benefits and scholarships are increasing in availability.

There are now many options to complete classwork online. This means you can study from the comfort of your own home. Big advantages include time savings and no costs from a commute. This can also offer a great deal of flexibility with regard to your schedule—when you actually take the class and do homework.

As a travel nurse, you also have the advantage of seeking out an assignment near a school of your choice. Traditional classroom settings are still popular and you can choose a location that offers clinical work in a hospital you desire.

As with any commitment you should be aware of your time management. Be sure to consider if time in school without a salary will interfere with your ability to pay for classes and other expenses. And think about if you want to spend some of your free time doing school work. For example, if you view your travel job as an adventure and want to explore you may be conflicted to set time aside to study. When you do study, the environment is very important. Make sure you have a quiet place where you can concentrate. If you have housemates it may make sense to go to a library or coffee shop.

If you do decide to start school, don’t start the same week you start a new assignment. It can be very overwhelming to move to a new place, begin a new job and embark on education. Keep your journey manageable to avoid unnecessary stress.

Let us know your tips or advice for a student traveling nurse in the comments below or write us at content@thegypsynurse.com.

By The Gypsy Nurse

February 20, 2018

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How Nurses Can Build Their Confidence

Posted on February 20, 2018August 4, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

While most of the time, nursing is a highly rewarding profession, there are times when even experienced nurses feel like they are in way over their heads. It might be a particularly challenging patient, or another nurse who seems to have the answers to everything, or just a new situation that brings on feelings of inadequacy and doubt, but regardless of the cause, when your confidence is shaken, you might wonder if you’re even in the right profession at all.

Travel nurses often experience a “crisis of confidence,”, especially in the early days of any new assignment. Even if they know that they have been well trained and have a wealth of experience themselves, entering a new situation and working with a new group of colleagues presents a challenge.

There’s usually a learning curve as you get to know the personalities and politics of the department and the facility, and you might feel like everyone is watching you, the “new kid,” to see what you can do — and whether you will make mistakes. While there is little besides the time that can help you get past the first-day jitters, you can build your confidence as a nurse going forward and reduce those nagging feelings of self-doubt.

Here are a few ideas to help travel nurses build their confidence.

Build Your Knowledge

Knowledge is power, and when you are well-educated, you feel more confident in your abilities. Going back to school for an advanced nursing degree not only provides you with more training and insight into the theory and practice of nursing, but it also opens up new opportunities for your career.

With a master’s degree, for example, you’re qualified for roles as a nurse leader or educator. However, even if a full degree isn’t practical for you right now, taking workshops or individual classes in areas that you’re not familiar with or want to expand your skillset to include can help you feel more confident in your work. Don’t limit your education to just nursing, either; learning communication, conflict resolution, leadership, and other “soft skills” can help you stand out on the nursing team and boost your confidence.

Ask Questions

Even if you have an advanced degree and several years of experience, avoid falling into the trap of thinking that you know everything. Nothing can deflate your confidence faster than being sure of something, only to find out that you were wrong.

If you aren’t 100 percent positive about something, ask questions. Even if you think that your question could be perceived as “stupid,” ask anyway. It’s better to be sure than to make a mistake, especially in the life and death world of nursing, and remember that if you have a question, there is a good chance that someone else has the same or a similar one.

Find a Mentor

Mentors serve a vital role in any career, but especially in nursing. A mentor can serve as a sounding board when you’re feeling frustrated, provide insights that you might not have considered, and be a champion when you need one.

Even if you don’t have a formal mentor, building strong relationships with supervisors, instructors, managers, and nurses with more experience can be a great resource for learning and support. Offer to take him or her to lunch or out for coffee, and ask for suggestions for resources or advice on how to handle certain issues. Knowing that you have someone in your corner can help you feel more confident and make better decisions.

Build Your Communication Skills

Effective communicators can build better relationships since they generally tend to be better listeners and can share information without appearing confrontational, condescending, or unaware of the other person’s feelings. Not only do strong, productive relationships help you remain confident, but also, when you know that you have the skills to communicate with others, even when the subject is challenging, you are more likely to speak up and address problems.

Don’t Compare Yourself to Others

Nothing will torpedo your confidence faster than comparing yourself to others. While other nurses or administrators can serve as inspiration for your own career path, don’t diminish your own abilities and achievements by comparing them to others. At the same time, do not compare yourself to others in a negative way, i.e., inflating your own ego because you know you can do something better than someone else. Overconfidence can lead to mistakes, so stay humble and run your own race.

Even when you have been a nurse for many years, there will be situations that shake your confidence. If you stay focused on improving your skills and relationships with others, though, you’ll have the self-esteem you need to handle anything that comes your way.

Do you have tips for your fellow Travel Nurses to build their confidence? Please post your tips in the comments below.

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By The Gypsy Nurse

December 16, 2017

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Ask A Travel Nurse: Continuing Education

Posted on December 16, 2017January 26, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

Gypsy,

Hi! I’m considering going into travel nursing but have a couple things I’m figuring out to see if this would be the best fit. I am considering travel nursing while continuing education via an RN to BSN online course. The tuition rates are based on my home state, will I still be eligible for those rates because I still have a home base/tax home OR do I pay out of state because i have a temporary address in another state?Thanks for reading this whole message and can’t wait to hear back!!

Sherrie

As long as you maintain a tax-home, your ‘home’ should not be affected in regards to your online education. Many travel nurses choose to continue their education via online colleges while traveling.

I hope that this helps at least a little bit. I would encourage you to Join The Gypsy Nurse Network. Lots of travel nurses there to help answer your questions and lend guidance along the way!!

I love hearing the opinions of my readers. Your opinion could be the perfect solution for someone. Please share your thoughts below in the comments. Do you have a question for me? Fill out the Ask A Travel Nurse form and submit your questions.

We hope this helped to answer your question regarding continuing education. If you have any advice for fellow travel nurses, comment them below.

(Disclaimer: Please note that this is the Author’s opinion only. I do not provide career counseling, legal or medical consults. If you require any of these, please search out the appropriate resources)

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