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?
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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.
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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.
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Aug
Aug
Memory is a mum of three, a YouTuber, and an Enrolled Nurse with nearly a decade of experience in nursing pool, aged care and Med/Surg wards. In just over a year with Affinity Nursing, she has taken on contracts across Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia (so far).
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Aug
Aug
Coming to the end of a contract can bring up a lot of questions. Should you extend your current contract? Is it better to look for something new? What happens if the market is quieter than expected? And if you are happy where you are, you may also be wondering how to request a contract extension.