Arriving somewhere new, after a long drive or a flight, always feels a little strange. The streets are unfamiliar, your accommodation is quiet, and you’re yet to find a decent coffee. It’s part of the adventure of travel nurse positions, and it passes sooner than you think.
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Nov
Nov
Your first travel nursing placement is an exciting step, and it can feel like a big decision too. Do you stay close to the comforts of a city, chase sunrise walks along the coast, or head inland to a close-knit country community?
05
Nov
Nov
Nursing and midwifery ask a lot of you. Long shifts, early starts, night rosters and the emotional weight of caring for people on their hardest days can leave you with very little energy for yourself.
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Nov
Nov
Some nursing careers are measured in years, but Robyn’s spans continents. Born in Africa, she built her professional life in critical care in the UK before settling in New Zealand with her family, where she has lived for the past 17 years.
Career, Meet Our Nurses, Travel
Travel Nursing On Thursday Island: The Community That Keeps Jacqui Coming Back
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Oct
Oct
Considering a travel nursing contract on Thursday Island? Read Jacqui’s story to learn why the island’s community keeps pulling her back!
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Oct
Oct
After 43 years in nursing, RAN Jo was ready for a new adventure – one that brought her closer to community, family and the work she loves. Her contracts in Pukatja have given her exactly that.
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Oct
Oct
Who is the nurse behind the nickname ‘Dora the Explorer’? Meet RN Britt, an emergency nurse who swapped casual shifts in New Zealand for fixed-term contracts across Australia, and hasn’t stopped moving since.
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Sep
Sep
Wondering how long it actually takes to go from EN to RN in Australia, what it costs, or whether you can even manage studying while working full-time? This guide breaks down the real differences between an Enrolled Nurse and a Registered Nurse, the exact AHPRA and university pathway, how much you’ll pay and earn, and what to expect once you’re through it.
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Sep
Sep
What is working as an agency nurse like, travelling around Australia through travel contracts? EN Michelle has completed more than 20 contracts with Affinity Nursing so far, discovering everywhere from outback Queensland to remote islands off the coast of Tasmania.
Career, Meet our Midwives, Meet Our Nurses, Our Impact
Creating Culturally Safe Beginnings: Madeleine’s CSU Scholarship Story
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Sep
Sep
Inspired by the care she received during her own pregnancy and birth, Madeleine is building on her emergency nursing career to become a midwife.
She shares how the Affinity Nursing Charles Sturt University (CSU) Scholarship is supporting her passion for culturally safe care and her goal of supporting women and families in rural and regional communities.