Tips for Adjusting to Life on the Road As a Travel Nurse by Procareone
in Health / Supplements and Vitamins (submitted 2012-09-22)
Working in an emergency room or intensive care unit is hard enough. Add in the fact that you are doing it in a strange location with people you do not know yet and it can be downright frustrating. Yet, travel nursing has become such an important career choice for so many men and women that learning to adjust to these circumstances is critical.
Getting to Know the Area
A good place to start is to familiarize yourself with the area. When you feel more at home and not “lost” you will be able to put your head down and work without the added stress of it all. Here are some tips for getting to know the area.
• Find the place you need. If you like to socialize in your off time, find a location where you feel comfortable.
• If you like solitude, look for a park or a beach area where you can get away.
• If you like to spend a few hours walking or hiking to clear your mind, find that location.
• Interact with the locals and ask questions more openly than you would at home.
• Do not forget to use the apps on your cell phone to help you to find out what is nearby. Some can provide exactly the information you need.
Getting to know the area is a big step, so start with a small circle around where you are based and then work outwards depending on the location.
Keep Connections
One of the concerns many travel nurses have when they are just starting out is how to remain in contact with loved ones back home. They feel out of place and alone. To avoid this, keep your connections. Today, there are many more ways to do this than ever. Face time and other types of apps allow you to see and speak to your loved ones in real time. Use social media, too. Do not forgo keeping those connections with friends and family strong even when you are on the road.
Be Outgoing
Most travel nurses are outgoing and this helps to give them the motivation they need to ask for help, interact with others, and to simply learn whatever it is they want to know. Realize that you need to be more vocal about your needs than you may be used to.
Adjusting to life on the road as a travel nurse may not seem easy to do at first, but time makes it easier.
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