How to Become a Travel Nurse
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To become a Traveling Nurse, either an associate's degree in 护理 (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in 护理 (BSN) is required. It's also required to become licensed. This can be done by passing the NCLEX-RN exam.
Those looking to pursue a medical career path while exploring the country may consider travel 护理 理想的角色. Some of the reasons for choosing to work as a travel nurse may include:
- Learning a unique body of 护理 knowledge and skill sets based on new environments.
- Employing the use of epidemiology, tropical medicine, 疫苗学, public health and health education
- Working in a variety of employment settings like travel health clinics, 医院, 大学健康, occupational health, 军事, 政府, ambulatory care, pediatric and public health.1
Whatever the reason may be, similar to any 护理 position, being a travel nurse calls for particular qualities, education and experience.
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Skills and Characteristics
Key physical traits and personality characteristics that enable nurses to flourish in frequently changing environments, such as in travel 护理, include critical-thinking and communication. 此外, they should be able to stay organized and detail-oriented while problem-solving and juggling multiple assignments. A nurse may also find that compassion and emotional stability helps them care for patients and stay resilient when coping with human suffering and other stresses. 另外, high stamina can assist nurses in performing demanding physical tasks and constantly being on the move.2
Required Education
While a diploma or an associate’s degree in 护理 might fit the minimum education prerequisite for many 护理 positions, some employers may require registered nurses (RNs), 在一般情况下, 有一个 Bachelor of Science in 护理 (BSN). 此外, all 护理 students must go through a period of supervised clinical work before they can go on to take the examinations and certifications required to become a registered nurse.2
Certifications and Licenses
After earning a degree or diploma in 护理, prospective RNs need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). In addition, all nurses must be licensed by the state in which they work.2 A cooperative effort called the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) makes travel 护理 easier for professionals licensed in 25 states. The NLC allows nurses with multistate licenses to practice physically in their home state and other original NLC states. 例如, if a nurse is certified in Missouri, an NLC licensing state, and decides to begin travel 护理, they can request a multistate license.3
Travel 护理 is a developing specialty not yet recognized by the American Nurses Association, so there is no formal course training offered at any U.S. school of 护理 to become a travel nurse. 然而, continuing education programs and conferences are available throughout the country and around the world.1
Job Market for Travel Nurses
Finding an agency that specializes in travel 护理 may seem like a formidable task because there could be countless avenues to pursue. 幸运的是, resources such as Travel 护理 Central (TNC) lists and ranks over 300 travel nurse agencies. In addition, TNC provides annual ratings based on reviews from working travel nurses.4 On TNC's website, nurses can find review comments and details such as the number of reviews written and how each agency scores. The TNC website lists these agencies in numeric score — a perfect rating being 100. 整体, the site may be valuable in providing information that nurses can use to identify which travel agency suits them best.6 Other online resources are available through the American Travel Health Nurses Association (ATHNA) such as useful travel health and other information that nurses can use to find support and identify current vaccine and travel health materials.5
The job outlook for registered nurses, 在一般情况下, is projected 有一个 much faster than average growth than other careers with the average rate for all occupations being 7%. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of RNs is projected to increase by 16% through 2024.6
What to Expect on a Day-to-Day Basis
Open communication between a nurse and a prospective travel company can be beneficial. Throughout all stages of the hiring process, such as interviews, contract negotiations and accepting an assignment, travel nurses should dialogue with their agency regularly in order to effectively prepare for their next adventures.7
Traveling nurses tend to find numerous positions in emergency units, various adult intensive care units, medical-surgical floors and telemetry units.7 Daily job duties depend on earned credentials and the assignment itself. Whether specialized or not, working as a travel nurse may offer unique benefits and the satisfaction that comes with a career in the health care industry.
Earn a Bachelor’s in 护理 at CTU
Colorado Technical University (CTU) offers a bachelor’s and master-level degree program in 护理. The Bachelor of Science in 护理 degree program at Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate 护理 Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org), Learn more about CTU’s 护理 degree programs.
1. "Travel Health 护理 Fact Sheet." Retrieved from: http://www.athna.org/about/factSheet.asp (Visited 6/29/17).
2. "How to Become a Registered Nurse." Retrieved from: http://www.美国劳工统计局.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm#tab-4 (Visited 6/29/17).
3. "Nurse Licensure Compact." Retrieved from: http://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm (Visited 11/21/16).
4. “Travel Nurse Agency Ranking Results.” Retrieved from: http://www.travel护理central.com/members_only/rank_agency_results.php (Visited 6/29/17).
5. “Internet Based Travel 资源.” Retrieved from: http://www.athna.org/resources/resources-internet.asp (Visited 6/29/17).
6. “Registered Nurses: Summary.” Retrieved from: http://www.美国劳工统计局.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm (Visited 6/29/17). This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.
7. “Becoming a Traveler” Retrieved from: http://pantravelers.org/articles/becoming-a-traveler (Visited 7/20/17).
For important information about the educational debt, 收益, and completion rates of students who attended this program, 去 z2xe.litpliant.net/disclosures. CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary. Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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