{"id":3853,"date":"2017-02-03T11:33:08","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T16:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/?p=3853"},"modified":"2018-04-19T16:06:27","modified_gmt":"2018-04-19T20:06:27","slug":"travel-nurse-anxieties-prevail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/travel-nurse-anxieties-prevail","title":{"rendered":"Travel Nurse Anxieties: How to Prevail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;3853&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Travel Nurse Anxieties: How to Prevail&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p>Being a travel nurse can be both exciting and scary at the same time. If you are a homebody, you may have more reservations about leaving your comfort zone. Whether you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/beginners-guide-travel-nursing\">new to travel nursing<\/a> or experienced, there can always be travel nurse anxieties that creep up. As you continue on your travel journey, these fears can eventually fade or stick around and resurface each time you move. Everyone has a different experience and approach to how they deal with uncertainties while traveling.<\/p>\n<p>Fear of the unknown is a broad term to sum up the common travel nurse anxieties, especially for first timers. You don\u2019t know the city, the people, how you\u2019ll react to the location and job, etc. Although this huge life change can be intimidating, it could possibly be the best decision of your life. Don\u2019t let your travel nurse anxieties keep you from making the move!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3855\" style=\"width: 848px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3855\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/Travel-Nurse-Anxieties-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lillian Russell Quote: Fear\" width=\"838\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/Travel-Nurse-Anxieties.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/Travel-Nurse-Anxieties-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/Travel-Nurse-Anxieties-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">photo credit: Tyssul Patel<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Fight Off Those Travel Nurse Anxieties<\/h2>\n<h3>New Hospital &amp; Staff<\/h3>\n<p>For anyone, starting a new job at a new location can be nerve-racking. Always ask a lot of questions during your interview to relieve some of your stress. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/resources\/travel-nurse-faqs\/19\/what-questions-should-you-ask-during-a-travel-nurse-interview\/\">Asking questions during interviews<\/a> not only allows the employer to get a feel for what you\u2019re looking for, but also gives you a better understanding of the assignment. Write down your questions before the interview so you don\u2019t forget to ask, and jot down the answers. Interview anxiety can cause you to easily forget what is said in the interview.<\/p>\n<h4>A Few Things to Ask About:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The facility<\/li>\n<li>Orientation process<\/li>\n<li>Previous travel nurses<\/li>\n<li>Unit Floating<\/li>\n<li>Scheduling<\/li>\n<li>Documentation Procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>New Location<\/h3>\n<p>If you are unfamiliar with the location you are traveling to, you might be concerned that you won\u2019t like it or find anything to do. Be sure to <a href=\"http:\/\/lifehacker.com\/how-to-learn-all-about-a-new-city-without-leaving-your-511561572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research the location<\/a> at least a little bit before you make your final decision. Make a list of things that are important to you, and then start investigating. Moving to a new city\/state can be overwhelming, but it can also be one of the greatest experiences.<\/p>\n<h4>Things to Consider:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Weather<\/li>\n<li>Housing<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment<\/li>\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n<li>Shopping\/Store Proximity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are worried about housing, it could be best to choose the agency housing provided. They will be sure to place you in a safe neighborhood that isn\u2019t too far from where you\u2019re working. Once you have done your research and get settled in, go out and explore! <strong>Be a tourist<\/strong>, and discover all the offerings for yourself. You\u2019ll start feeling more comfortable once you get acquainted with your surroundings.<\/p>\n<h3>Loneliness<\/h3>\n<p>Moving away from your friends and family could easily be #1 on the list of travel nurse anxieties. Making friends can be difficult in a place where you don\u2019t know the culture or how people typically act. Keeping in touch with family and friends back home is just as important as making the effort to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/jessica-biber\/the-secret-to-making-frie_b_6973808.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">form new relationships<\/a>. Remember, you can also choose to travel with a fellow travel nurse friend!<\/p>\n<h4>Keeping Contact with Friends &amp; Family<\/h4>\n<p>Using social media, planning visits, and setting time aside to catch up with loved ones are some tips to stay in touch. If it is too much to visit home or ask them to make the trip, video chatting can be a great way to reconnect.<\/p>\n<h4>Making New Friends<\/h4>\n<p>Starting with your co-workers is a great way to make friends. There could be other travel nurses in the same position as you. Have lunch with colleagues, and just talk with them whenever you get a chance. They could have some great insight to share with you!<\/p>\n<p>Another way to make new friends is to hang out around the city instead of locking yourself in your apartment all day. You\u2019re never going to meet new people if your only friends on your day off are your couch and Netflix. Joining a gym or a group fitness class can help you make friends and stay fit at the same time. Remember to be open to new things, keep a positive attitude, and try to say \u201cyes\u201d to doing things as often as you can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a travel nurse can be both exciting and scary at the same time. 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