What Nurses Need to Know about Medical Missions Medical missions allow nurses and healthcare professionals to offer their skills to those who lack access to quality healthcare. Being prepared physically for a medical mission means you will have the energy, appropriate clothing, and supplies needed to help others. The health and safety of nurses on a medical mission should be a top priority. Tracey Long PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CNE, CCRN Nursing is a compassionate profession that goes beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics and often expands across internati ..read more

International Travel Nursing: Nursing Specialties Breakdown Explore the exciting field of international travel nursing to help fill the 13 million nurse deficit worldwide. Discover how to get started as an international travel nurse, including the necessary documentation. Learn about international travel nursing salaries, and how these opportunities can be found. Charmaine Robinson MSN-Ed, BSN, RN Travel nursing has become more popular in recent years. Travel nurses have the freedom to choose when and where they work, and can negotiate pay, schedules, and other contract de ..read more

Travel Nurse Resume: Master Your Writing Skills Starting a travel nurse career begins with crafting the perfect travel nurse resume.  Your travel nurse resume is your chance to encapsulate your depth and expertise on paper.  These tips and tricks will allow you to shine through and be a competitive applicant.  NCC News & Content Team Congratulations! So, you’ve decided to make the change and enter the travel nursing world, what’s next? There’s a lot to consider prior to applying for specific contracts.   Determine what you want out of your experie ..read more

Ready to Set Sail? The Role of a Cruise Nurse Looking for an adventure?  Do you have a nomadic spirit and a love for nursing?  A career as a cruise nurse might be the right one for you!  NCC News & Content Team What Does a Cruise Nurse Do? Do I Need a Certification or Additional Training? Have you ever been on vacation and an accident happened or someone in your group has gotten sick?  Well, what happens when that accident or sickness comes while you are miles away from the shore?   This is where a cruise nurse and the medical team comes in!&n ..read more

Changing Travel Plans – Is It Worth It? Is travel nursing worth it? You may be asking yourself this question after seeing countless nurses make the transition into the seemingly lucrative route.  Nursing shortages, burnout, and pay have driven many out of their traditional staffing roles and searching for travel assignments.  But is it all that it’s made out to be? Find out for yourself, right here.  Catherine Glynn RN, MSN, CCRN Is Travel Nursing Worth It? Ask any travel nurse is travel nursing worth it? They will likely tell you the money makes it worth it ..read more

What Are the Nursing Compact States? Nursing compact nursing states is a term that refers to the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) and is known as an agreement among states that allows Registered Nurses (RN’s) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) to have one license but the ability to practice in several states if the states participate.   There are currently 39 states that participate in the Nursing Licensure Compact agreement.  Various benefits of the Nursing Licensure Compact include career advancement, flexible job opportunities, less licensure fees, and telehealth ca ..read more