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Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) Guide
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Updated 11/30/22 As a travel nurse, the NLC is an amazing resource that allows you to practice in other states without acquiring additional licensing. Keeping up with these states is a different story, compact state legislations…
Read MoreNurse Spotlight: ARMS Nurse Beth on Travel Nursing with your Family
When ARMS Nurse Beth BSN, RN, needed a change of pace, she leaped into travel nursing with her family’s best interest at heart. After graduating from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with her nursing degree, Beth started as a staff nurse right out of school. She remained a staff nurse through her first year and…
Read More4 Outdoor Destinations for Travel Nurses in PA
Now more than ever, having a healthy work-life balance is becoming an important aspect of our lives. As a nurse, you know first-hand how quickly burnout can set in while on assignment. Keeping a balance of work and personal time while on assignment will help you stay healthy and happy during your contract. Check out a few…
Read MoreMedical Podcasts for your Travel Nurse Commute
Do you commute to your travel nursing placement? Whether your commute is 10 minutes or an hour, you might want to have some entertainment while you drive…
Read More5 Apps to Keep Track of Travel Nursing Records
It’s crucial for a travel nurse to stay organized. It makes moving from assignment to assignment far easier — when you have all your ducks in a row, it’s much simpler to start a new job and end an old contract with minimal fuss. And when you’re on the road, you’ll want an easy way…
Read MoreNetworking Tips to Make Professional Connections While on Assignment
Networking is one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal in the professional world, and that holds true for travel nurses. But it can be easier said than done to network when you bounce around to different assignments frequently. Here are a few tips on networking to make professional connections while you’re…
Read MoreLinkedIn Best Practices for Travel Healthcare Professionals
Are you on LinkedIn? If you’re a travel nurse, you ought to be. LinkedIn is a great resource for travel nurses in a variety of ways. In fact, it’s the only professional social media platform out there. It allows you to stay connected with your peers, find jobs that aren’t always on the leading job…
Read More5 Things You Must Know About a Compact License
As a travel nurse, acquiring licenses for different states can be time-consuming. Compact licenses are an excellent resource for nurses looking to travel to other states. A compact license allows you to travel and practice in 39 states and jurisdictions that are part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) without acquiring additional licensing. Here are…
Read More3 Ways to Travel as a Nurse with Summer in Mind
Summer is Here… Basically. Requesting time off as a Travel Nurse can be tricky if you or your recruiter are not prepared. Now is a great time to start making your summer plans and navigating the seas of your busy schedule. Three ways to Plan for Summer 1. Give Your Recruiter Notice Letting your recruiter…
Read MoreTravel Nurse Jobs: Packing Tips To Make Life on the Road Easier
Preparing for travel nurse jobs is exciting – particularly if it’s your first time on a contract assignment. However, crossing everything off your to-do list can be stressful. This is especially true when packing for your travel nurse gig. Leaving home for a couple of months means you’ll definitely want to take some of your favorite comforts of home…
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