August 31, 2023

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How to Become a Travel Nurse

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Cross Country Nurses

This article was provided by Cross Country Nurses.

As a travel nurse, an incredible personal and professional adventure awaits you. Travel nursing is attractive because it allows you to create your path and choose the journey to arrive successfully.

You will satisfy your wanderlust if you enjoy exploring as many new cities as possible while working at multiple facilities on a short-term contract for above-average pay. If you like to feel more settled and stay in one place for longer than 12-14 weeks while continuing to build relationships for above-average income, you can have the best of both worlds.

If travel nursing is the career you want to pursue to help others thrive while scratching your travel itch, how do you get there?

Steps and Stages to Become a Travel Nurse

Step 1: Earn a Degree

To be considered for travel nurse positions, you are required to have a registered nurse (RN) license through either an associate degree in nursing (ADN), a two-year program, or a bachelor of science (BSN), a four-year commitment.

The latter provides more job opportunities, career advancements, and stepping stones for continuing education. RN-to-BSN programs with an accelerated timeline are an option for those who have their ADN already and desire to earn a BSN degree.

Step 2: Pass the NCLEX-RN Test for Success

As a nursing school graduate, you must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), which tests your ability and competency to provide safe and effective nursing practice at the entry-level. As a travel nurse, you will need a license to work in any state outside of your home state.

Step 3: Get a Licensure

The next step of licensure, defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), is “the process by which boards of nursing grant permission to an individual to engage in nursing practice after determining that the applicant has attained the competency necessary to perform a unique scope of practice.”

Thirty-five compact states in the U.S. participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which means you can receive one multi-state license. For the 13 non-compact states, you are required to have that specific state’s licensure.

Here is where it can get tricky. Just because you have a state license in a state that becomes compact doesn’t mean your license automatically becomes multi-state. As a nurse, you have to apply specifically for a multi-state license. To learn more on how healthcare professionals like you can get licensed in any U.S. state, click here.

Step 4: Gain Work Experience

Most hospitals and healthcare facilities prefer travel nurses to have at least one year of nursing experience in the specialty they will be contracted for, although some require two years of experience.

Volunteering, enrolling in a shadowing or mentor program, and finding an internship through your school are great ways to achieve hands-on experience while earning your degree. Your school may be a great resource and have paid student nurse positions. If you’ve already graduated, some employers are specifically looking for new graduates to train.

Step 5: Partner with a Travel Nurse Employment Agency

Choosing the right staffing agency is critical because they will become more than a resource for jobs. Your recruiter is someone you should be able to trust with all your travel nurse needs, including helping you navigate the compliance steps and regulatory paperwork.

Vaccination records and a physical exam
Copies of your license and certifications
A drug test and background check
Additional documentation required by healthcare facilities

An agency should also support your growth as a travel nurse, which may include furthering your education and expanding your skill set. Here are some examples of when you become part of the Cross Country family.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accredited Cross Country University, CCMSN provides CE Direct® online Continuing Education (C.E.) and Certification Review that will fulfill your C.E. requirements.
Access to over 700 award-winning continuing education (E.D.) courses
Advanced degree (BSN, MSN, DSN) tuition reimbursement of up to 20% from accredited academic partners

Good luck with your career as a travel nurse, and enjoy all those adventures coming your way soon.

To dive deeper into the world of travel nursing and read the answers to commonly asked questions, click here. To fill out an application to work with Cross Country, click here or call (800) 530-6125 to speak with a recruiter who will walk you through the application process and answer any additional questions.

Our job board is a great place to search for your next travel nurse assignment. We have you covered with our housing page if housing is an issue. You can search for what you are looking for.

By The Gypsy Nurse

August 15, 2020

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Is Travel Nursing Right for You?

Posted on August 15, 2020January 26, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

If you’re an adventurous person, you may be interested in Travel Nursing. But is travel nursing right for you? There are many reasons people travel or combinations of reasons. Some people see the need for change to feel alive and see Travel Nursing as a chance to do that. You should remember that every decision has pros and cons.

When I made the decision to start Travel Nursing, I didn’t do it because I was unhappy with my job.

I was working home health care for local hospital-based home health and actually liked what I did. I worked PRN and picked up full-time hours (plus some most weeks). I was working 12 hour days every day and driving all over Southern Indiana, and truly enjoying myself and my patients. I decided because I was unhappy with my personal life. I felt stuck, stagnant, and needed a change of scenery.

When I decided to take the first travel assignment, I set up an appointment with my supervisor. I was well-liked by the staff (which may have been an advantage for me). I explained what I was considering and requested a Leave of Absence as a backup if I wanted to come back. My manager secretly hoped that I would fail in this adventure and went above and beyond to get my leave granted.

Many hospitals offer the option of a leave of absence.

Some Managers welcome you back with open arms but don’t expect it everywhere in reality. In my case, it was obvious I was going into Travel Nursing because I had been talking about it for years. Some places will do an LOA, but you are not guaranteed the same job.

“There are always going to be bad contracts, bad hospitals and bad situations.”

– The Gypsy Nurse

I have already discussed some of the Myths of Travel Nursing. If you haven’t read it, I suggest that you take a few minutes and review it.

Travel nursing can be a tough as well as a rewarding career. I’ve found that the nurses that explore travel nursing either love it or hate it. There doesn’t seem to be much in the middle ground.

Is travel nursing right for you?

The most important thing is to make certain that you go into Travel Nursing armed with as much information as possible beforehand. You can explore several internet forums, and I read them for about a year before taking my first contract; I suggest that you do the same.

There are always going to be bad contracts, bad hospitals, and bad situations. Armed with the knowledge, you will be better able to handle these hurdles. Over the coming weeks, I plan to cover some of the most common issues or problems among travel nurses. If you’re interested in more information, check out our F.A.Q.’s

By ReyAnn Moya

May 18, 2020

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Travel Nursing: TEN STEPS To Get You Started

Posted on May 18, 2020May 19, 2021 by ReyAnn Moya

10 steps to get started travel nursing

ReyAnn shares the TEN STEP process that helped her land her first travel nurse job here in California. Travel nursing is a very unique and amazing opportunity that she thinks all nurses should try at least once in their

career. ReyAnn feels truly blessed to be apart of this community as it has opened so many doors for her and for the future. We hope this video inspires some of you to step into this crazy awesome lifestyle.

Below you will find the 10 steps ReyAnn talks about in the video.

1. Get your license

ReyAnn states that she highly suggests getting a compact license. She says it just makes the process so much easier, especially with those states that use compact licenses.

2. Get Experience

Most hospitals want 2 years of experience, however, it is not impossible to get a job as a travel nurse with less than 2 years. ReyAnn said that if your specialty is any of the following that 2 years of experience is probably best; ER, ICU, PACU, OR, or Cath Lab. She says that with travel nursing you hit the ground running and have a lot less orientation so you have to be ready for that.

3. Update your certifications

ReyAnn suggests taking advantage of any and all facility paid/offered certifications/renewals while you are still working at your permanent/staff hospital/facility. As these can tend to get pricey.

4. Find the perfect recruiter

ReyAnn says that you almost want a recruiter that feels like a friend, someone who has your back. Someone you feel really comfortable with. A recruiter who won’t lowball you, that fights for you and one that offers you things that other companies won’t.

She suggests have 3-4 recruiters/agencies under your belt. Agencies of different sizes. She says this is to help you compare their pay packages.

5. Preparing profile/ paperwork

ReyAnn says to keep all your paperwork together, in one area so you can build your profile easier. This paperwork includes, but isn’t limited to the application, resume, nursing license(s), certifications, references and your skills checklist

6. Submitting your contract

You may find that you have a hard time getting the first contract, ReyAnn says to look at these three things if you aren’t getting a contract. 1. How picky are you being? 2. How much money are you asking for? 3. How much experience do you have. She says to make sure you discuss your non-negotiables with your recruiter prior.

Also, remember don’t take it personal if you don’t get the job. Just keep applying and trying.

7. Do your research

One one of the biggest pieces of advice ReyAnn offers is to do your research. She says to reach out on Travel Nurse Facebook groups like The Gypsy Nurse. ReyAnn said to do your research on the hospitals themselves, ask fellow nurses, and even the person interviewing you. She also highly suggesting researching the location of the hospital. But all around do your research!

8. Signing the contract

Make sure you understand everything in the contract and that you read it thoroughly as it is a legally binding contract between you, the hospital/facility, and the agency. Be sure you understand the pay break down, the bill rate, and the contract in general. If you don’t understand it be sure to ask your recruiter for clarification.

9. On-boarding paperwork/exams

This is the time to get all the necessary paperwork and exams you may need to start the contract.

10. Starting your assignment

At this point, your recruiter should be checking in with you frequently to make sure everything is going well.

ReyAnn discusses these steps in more detail. This is just a brief overview of the video. We hope these ten steps to help get started travel nursing have helped you. Do you have any tips for starting out travel nurses? Comment them below.

If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse:

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Travel Nurse Guide: Step-by-Step (now offered in a PDF Downloadable version!)

By The Gypsy Nurse

August 25, 2018

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How and Why You Should Become a Travel Nurse

Posted on August 25, 2018June 5, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

Nurses are in higher demand than ever, especially since many will soon retire. According to at least one study, the U.S. will need to add at least 5.6 million new healthcare professionals by 2020, and 4.6 million will need some college education. All of this adds up to a rosy future for travel nurses. Sign on with a travel nursing agency, and you can take temporary positions around the country or even abroad. You’ll receive competitive pay and benefits and the ability to work as much or as little as you want. Many agencies provide you with housing and travel reimbursements.

Benefits of Being a Travel Nurse

Perhaps the primary benefit of working as a travel nurse is the ability to travel. The typical travel nursing assignment lasts about 13 weeks, so you’ll have the opportunity to spend more than three months exploring a new city or rural area. Perhaps you love skiing — wouldn’t it be nice to spend three months of the winter in Colorado? Or maybe you like the beach — you could spend time working in Florida, California, or even Hawaii. Nurses are in high demand everywhere, so there’s no limit to where you can go as a travel nurse. Nursing already offers great flexibility, but travel nursing offers even more than standard staff positions. You can work anywhere from four weeks to an entire year, then take a month off if you prefer.

You can expect to earn more money than an ordinary staff nurse — as of June 2023, pay packages range from $2,000 per week gross and up. Many agencies offer 401(k) plans with contribution matching, and you can qualify for medical and dental benefits. You can be reimbursed for continuing education or receive opportunities for free continuing education credits. Housing is also covered — you’ll either receive a housing allowance commensurate with the area’s cost of living or be assigned free housing offered by the hospital where you work. Perhaps best of all, you’ll have the opportunity to experience how hospitals and clinics in different parts of the country and world do things and to improve your patient care skills thanks to the experience.

How to Become a Travel Nurse

To become a travel nurse, you will first need to earn a nursing degree and pass the NCLEX to obtain your RN. Once you’re an RN, you should work in a hospital for at least a year to gain the experience you’ll need to make yourself an attractive travel nurse candidate. A certification in your specialty can also help you gain a travel nursing position.

Most travel nurses work for a travel nursing agency that places qualified nurses in positions around the country. You’ll receive most of your benefits, including health care, housing, retirement, and travel reimbursement, from the agency itself, not from the hospitals where you work. Usually, you’ll be interviewed by a hiring manager at the agency; you may or may not also be interviewed by a unit manager at the hospitals and clinics to which you travel for assignments. Most travel nurses have preferences for where they would like to travel, and you always have the option to accept or decline a contract. In addition, the agency will do its best to place you as close as possible to your preferred city.

Travel nursing is a great career option for a nurse passionate about travel. It’ll allow you to see the country and the world, learn from a greater variety of healthcare professionals, make new friends, and have experiences that will be the envy of your loved ones back home. Give travel nursing a try, and start making the most of your life.

By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #1: Determine Why Travel Nursing is Your Goal

Posted on August 8, 2018January 4, 2024 by The Gypsy Nurse

WHY Choose Travel Nursing?

If you aren’t sure why to choose travel nursing as your next career step, you need to sit down and really think about it.

If you’re not sure, here are some reasons why travel nursing is a hot career choice:

Flexibility

Travel nurse contracts vary in length, location, and in position. You can decide why you need a travel nurse contract and then decide where and when.

Time off work

Another huge reason why nurses choose travel nursing? Travel nurses can request in their contract for specific dates off of work or arrange complete contracts around personal time.

Meet new people and create new friendships.

Travel nurses have the opportunity to meet people and make friends from all walks of life while traveling. This is one of the most talked-about benefits that our travel nurse network group members rave about.

Experience new locations

Most travel nurses love exploring new places. Another great why for travel nurses is the fact that they can do more than spend a night or two in really exciting locations. Instead, they get to experience each place like a local!

Better pay

Lots of people ask why nurses travel far away from home, and this is a simple answer. Travel nurses generally make more money than staff nurses do. This is especially true if you’re willing to go to a “less desirable” location. Don’t be afraid of working a travel nurse contract off the beaten path. Some of the best experiences are those you never expect.

Expand your nursing skill set.

Most nurses know that having a varied skill set helps you long term. You will expand your nursing skills and develop new skills like organization, adaptability, and critical thinking.

Explore a location before settling down.

Many travelers choose travel nursing as a segue into a full-time job in a new location. Being able to scout out a new place before making a long-term commitment can be a huge perk.

More Reasons Why Nurses Travel:

A need or desire to be in a particular place for a period of time.
Family scattered across the country.
See the country
Broaden your children’s horizons.

Once you know why travel nursing is your choice for a career, you will be better able to communicate with your recruiters as you move through the next steps of the guide. It’s also going to make it easier for you to make a decision on the next contract location or agency selection.

In our Travel Nurse Guide, we will show you how to become a travel nurse step by step. Following our travel guide will help you be successful in your travel nursing career. If you have any questions that aren’t covered in the guide, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom of this page, ask them in Travel Nurse Network – The Gypsy Nurse, or use our website to search for additional content.

The travel nursing guide is best utilized in order, and the next step will be linked at the bottom of each page.

By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #2: What Will You Get Out of Travel Nursing?

Posted on August 8, 2018July 24, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

The benefits of travel nursing vary depending on the person. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide what you want to get out of your travel nursing career.

To help guide you, we’re going to help you nail down what perks you want most in your travel nurse career. In order to effectively communicate with your recruiter, it’s important to know what is most important to you!

Remember that handy list on why you want to travel from Step #1? Let’s turn that page over and make another list. Brainstorm your personal wants and needs. Don’t worry about making it perfect right now. Just jot down everything you can think of that you could want or need out of travel nursing!

What You Can Get Out of Travel Nursing

When looking at your personal desires and considering what you can get out of travel nursing, it’s important to decipher between a need and a want. Needs are more pressing, while your wants should be items that feel more flexible to you.

Examples of Wants:

12 or 8-hour shifts
Teaching facility versus non-teaching
Small or large hospitals
Location
Overtime availability
100% guaranteed hours (Many people think every travel nursing contract has guaranteed hours–but a lot have some level of a call off policy)
Types of housing available

Examples of Needs:

Salary
Shift
Time off during your contract for non-negotiable events (weddings, baby showers, etc.)
Health insurance
Start date

As you can see, some of these items could go on either list. So, how do you determine what benefits you really need to glean from travel nursing?

You will have to weigh the pros and cons.

Let’s walk through some example scenarios:

You might want to start on September 1st but need to be finished with a contract by a certain date due to a family event in a different state than the contract.

You might want to be in California but most importantly need to be somewhere on the West Coast because your daughter is expecting her first baby.

Now that you have a brainstorm list go back through it and highlight items that are true NEEDS. This list can also change over time! When you are ready, you can return to the introduction or move forward or back using the article links below.

Ready to start your travel nurse career?

Find your Next Gypsy Nurse Contract right here on The Gypsy Nurse!

By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #3: Where and When Are You Willing to Go

Posted on August 8, 2018July 24, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

Where to Start Travel Nursing?

Sometimes this is the most intimidating question. Some travelers are completely open to location and willing to go wherever there is a need. Others want a specific location for a variety of reasons. There is no right or wrong place to start travel nursing.

Know your Restrictions

If you have some restrictions on where you can work as a travel nurse, or a specific timeline, you have a little planning to do. Keep in mind that for your first assignment, you might have to be a little more flexible. Being open to locations will make it easier to find your first contract.

Weather Factors

Do you want to avoid extreme weather? That would mean no Minnesota in the wintertime. Many travel nurses will follow ‘summer’ and will not accept a wintry destination. On the flip side, others love winter sports and will choose locations that provide the maximum possibility of enjoying them. If you aren’t sure where to start travel nursing, a winter contract in a colder state will be sure to have higher rates and openings!

Licensing

Now that the nursing compact is much larger, a lot of nurses have more options on where they can start travel nursing. If your home state is not compact, you will need to take that into consideration when you are planning where you will work as a travel nurse.

Family

Another consideration might be family. If you are a non traditional travel nurse and travel with kids or have kids at home, where you can work as a travel nurse might be more limited. Once again, remember that your first compact might not be quite as close to family as you would prefer, but most of the time you can get within several hours of anywhere you need to be.

Facility

The type of hospital may also play a factor. Will you work for a rural hospital? How about a teaching facility? Is Magnet status a factor? Do you prefer a Level II Trauma hospital? Depending on your experience, it might be more or less scary to start travel nursing at a certain type of facility.

Amenities

Perhaps you have an ailing family member and want to be close to a major airport if a family emergency arises. Will you be unhappy if you’re in a small town and don’t have a major shopping mall? Does small town living drive you to madness? Cities make you dizzy and disoriented? Only you know where you are comfortable.

Always try to keep an open mind! You might not check all of your boxes, but every assignment is a new experience, and somewhere you didn’t think you would love might surprise you.

Have you joined our Travel Nurse Community? Follow the link and join today for even more travel nurse tips and advice.

You can return to the the introduction, or move forward or back using the article links below.

By Amber Pickler

August 8, 2018

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Step #4: Understanding the Myths

Posted on August 8, 2018July 26, 2023 by Amber Pickler

The Truth About Travel Nursing

Travel nursing myths are abundant. As in any career, it’s important to be able to make an informed decision. Here, we will break down some common travel myths and counter them with the truth about travel nursing.

Travel Nursing Myth #1:

Travel Nurses make $10,000 per week (or some other outrageous amount).

The Covid 19 pandemic definitely skewed the perception of what travel nurses actually make. It is hard to say for sure what an “average” rate for a travel nurse is because so many factors play a role. Explaining travel nurse pay can be tricky because it’s not as simple as saying, “travel nurses will make $100 per hour.” Location, cost of living, the desperation of the unit, and even the season can affect what a travel nurse makes.

A travel nursing myth that goes hand in hand with pay is how our housing works. Often it is assumed that travel nursing agencies are putting their nurses in lavish rentals, but the truth is most travel nurses find housing themselves. Often this housing can cost 1.5 to 2 times the amount of normal housing in the area. This factors into how your pay is broken down because each area of the country has a max amount you can receive as a housing stipend. There are some tax home requirements that have to be adhered to receive these housing benefits at a tax-free status. You can read more about housing here.

Another consideration when discussing pay is that travel nurses generally do not receive paid vacation or paid sick leave. They are like other contract workers, and when they need personal time off, they take it without pay—a significant benefit difference and downside from typical staff nurses.

Myth #2:

Travel Nurse companies choose where you will go.

The truth is that a travel nurse has complete control over where they go. This travel nursing myth makes it sound like the system is militant in its decisions, and that is simply not the case. Obviously, there is a supply and demand factor. Generally, travel nurse agencies will post a listing of current openings, and the travel nurse will consider the options and tell the recruiter which locations they are willing to go. A good recruiter will try to find a nurse placement in a desirable location for the travel nurse.

Myth #3:

Travel nurses have to move every 13 weeks.

The standard travel contract is for 13 weeks. That does not mean that you will have to move at the end of the contract. Many travel contracts offer extensions, and others will contract for more than 13 weeks.

There are tax home considerations regarding being in a location for extended periods of time, generally around the one-year mark. Consult with your tax professional to make sure you are practicing within the law.

Myth #4:

Travel nurses are all young. I’m too old to be a travel nurse.

This travel nursing myth could not be further from the truth!

There is no age limit for a travel nurse. There are a variety of groups that travel. Young nurses will travel before they start families because they have the freedom to do so without any other obligations. Many travelers will begin a travel career after their spouse retires or their children are grown.

It’s highly recommended that a nurse obtain at least two years of experience in his/her specialty before exploring a travel nursing career.

Myth #5

You can’t travel with family or pets.

This is entirely untrue. Many nurses travel with a spouse, friends, pets, and children. There are additional considerations if you travel with your family, but that depends a lot on how many children you have, their ages, and their educational needs. For some ideas on how to make travel nursing with a family work, check out this article.

Pets can be a challenge to travel with, but it isn’t impossible. It’s important to inform your recruiter if you plan to travel with family or pets so that these considerations can be accommodated.

What other travel nursing myths have you heard? Post in the comments, and let’s dispel all of the travel nursing myths.

Have you joined our Travel Nurse Community? Follow the link and join today for even more support and resources.

You can return to the introduction or move forward or back using the article links below.

By The Gypsy Nurse

August 8, 2018

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Step #5: Know Your Deal-Breakers

Posted on August 8, 2018July 24, 2023 by The Gypsy Nurse

It’s important to know and understand what your deal-breakers are so that you can communicate this during your travel nurse contract negotiation.

First, let’s define what is meant by the term deal-breaker.

Know your Deal-Breakers

deal breaker (plural deal breakers) An issue which causes a relationship (especially in business) to fail.

– Wiktionary

Example Deal Breakers

One popular deal breaker is usually pay. At the bare minimum, your weekly take-home pay will need to cover your expenses on contract and at your tax home. Figure out what your minimum pay is and stick to it!

Another deal breaker might be time off. If someone important to you is getting married, having a baby, or is visiting from far away, it is absolutely reasonable for time off to be a deal breaker in your travel nurse contract negotiation. Just remember to be up front with your hiring manager and recruiter about the dates you need!

Define your Deal Breakers

Remember all of the notes you took about your different needs and wants? It is time to take those out and decide what your deal breakers truly are for travel nursing contracts. While you might get lucky every once in awhile, it is highly unlikely you will get everything you want in every travel nursing contract.

We discussed Determine Why You Want to Travel, What You Will Get Out of Travel Nursing, and Where You Are Willing to Go. Go through your notes and determine which items you simply cannot live without.

Highlight or circle your DEAL-BREAKERS so they are easily identifiable. You will want to refer back to these during your early travel nurse contract negotiation discussions with your agency/recruiter.

Re-visit your list frequently and re-evaluate if those items are truly deal-breakers. What may seem of utmost importance right now may change.

What are your deal breakers when negotiating a travel nursing contract? We would love to hear in the comments!

Have you joined our Travel Nurse Community?

Follow the link and join today for even more support and resources.

You can return to the the introduction or move forward or back using the article links below.

Steps and Stages to Become a Travel Nurse

Step 1: Earn a Degree

Step 2: Pass the NCLEX-RN Test for Success

Step 3: Get a Licensure

Step 4: Gain Work Experience

Step 5: Partner with a Travel Nurse Employment Agency

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Explore a location before settling down.

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