Dear Colleague
2002; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 32; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1097/00152193-200202001-00001
ISSN1538-8689
Autores ResumoDear Colleague, I recently read a report that said by 2010, we'll have 20% fewer nurses than we'll need to care for our aging population. A sobering thought indeed.FigureThe nursing shortage is here to stay, at least for the next 10 years or so if this prediction is correct. Every part of the nation has been affected, from the big cities to the rural plains. The good news for you is that the shortage has created plenty of great opportunities for nurses. Never before have you and your colleagues been in such demand. You can practically take your pick of jobs, and not just in your current facility. The entire country is open to you, if you decide to become a travel nurse. As a travel nurse, you can not only select the specialty and practice setting that interests you most, but you can also decide where you want to live and for how long. You may be able to negotiate your salary and benefits package based on your years of experience. Your specialty experience and certifications count too; they make you even more marketable to a travel nursing company and hospital. Worried about practical matters, like what you'll do with your children or pets while you're traveling? Don't be; you can bring them along. Travel nursing companies want you to be happy and most will work with you to make sure your needs are met, even if that means helping you with special housing arrangements to accommodate your two-legged or four-legged traveling companions. Getting started So where do you start? By deciding where you want to go. We've designed this issue of Travel Nursing2002 to help you make your decision. We feature three great cities you may want to consider: San Francisco, Orlando, and Dallas. San Francisco, the City by the Bay, is one of my personal favorites. The city offers a wide variety of sites and tastes to satisfy any appetite for adventure. Don't miss Golden Gate Park, which has beautiful and authentic Japanese gardens and pagodas that rival those in Japan. Want the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge? Take a bay cruise that leaves from one of the many piers. The aquarium and the seals at Pier 39 are a delight for all ages. Take a quick trip up to Napa Valley for the beautiful countryside and wine with a great bouquet. Drive along the coastal highway or take a horseback ride right on the beach to experience the breathtaking Pacific coast. Which city is considered one of the best vacation spots on earth for families? Orlando. Imagine, you could have Mickey Mouse as your neighbor if you accept an assignment at one of the hospitals in the Orlando area. This is a prime location for nurses who travel with their families, with the Walt Disney World theme parks, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and Cape Canaveral just a short drive away. Are your children interested in space exploration? I can tell you from personal experience that watching a space shuttle launch up close is a spectacular, awe-inspiring experience. The kids will love it! Dallas may be forever linked to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, but this cosmopolitan city in the southwest has so much more to offer than attractions related to the infamous event. The thriving arts district downtown, for example, features the Dallas Museum of Art, the first art museum to highlight the art of the Western Hemisphere. Food, shopping, and fun abound in the West End, Deep Ellum, and McKinney Avenue neighborhoods. Like sports? You'll find them in Dallas, one of the few cities in the country to have teams in six professional sports (including the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL, often called “America's Team”) We hope you find the information in this publication useful as you decide where you'd like to go on your next travel nursing assignment, whether it's your first or your twenty-first. Anne Woods
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