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Travel Nurses Provide One Solution
To Nursing Shortage
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by:
Terry McDermott
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Copyright 2005
Terry McDermott
America is in the midst of a nursing shortage
that is expected to get worse as baby boomers age and the need
for health care increases. Complicating the nursing shortage problem
is the fact that nursing schools and universities across the country
are having difficulty maintaining enrollment levels that remain
insufficient to meet the projected demand for nursing care.
Based on a recent survey, it is common knowledge that there is
a nursing shortage and this is viewed as a serious issue. The
study revealed that 75% of Americans think that the nursing shortage
is a very real and very important health care concern. The general
view is that the nursing shortage will have a negative effect
on health care services. The poll indicates that 81 percent of
the population is acutely aware of the nursing shortage and fully
65 percent believe that the nursing shortage is nearing crisis
levels.
The survey also found that, despite the nursing shortage most
Americans are confidant that nurses' opinions on medical issues
are highly credible and that the nursing profession is generally
respected and admired. Because of the nursing shortage there are
many more nursing positions available than can be filled. This
is despite the fact that average nurse salaries match up quite
well with other professions.
Many potential solutions, such as travel nursing, are being developed
to address the current nursing shortage. The position of travel
nurse was created more than 20 years ago in order to address shortfalls
in staffing in states that experienced dramatic swings in seasonal
population. Now, being a travel nurse is regarded as operating
in a specialized nursing category and has become a crucial factor
in potential solutions to the worsening nursing shortage.
Becoming a travel nurse opens the door to a world of possibilities.
Agencies that specialize in travel nurse placement will help locate
a variety of travel nurse positions in areas of the U.S in which
a nurse has an interest. A travel nurse assignment will normally
last for about 90 days but may continue for up to six months.
After selecting the region or state the nurse must decide which
travel nurse position tol accept. It is entirely up to the nurse
which type of program and which type of medical facility to join.
The compensation for a travel nurse is well
above average and is attracting more nurses into the travel nurse
profession. The salary or a travel nurse is well above the norm.
What's more, the travel nurse package usually includes complimentary
housing. Plus, travel expenses are also covered. A travel nurse
will also receive generous benefits such as health insurance or
a retirement plan, if it is a good travel nurse agency.
Most travel nurse assignments provide a substantial bonus upon
completion of a tour. The collective compensation for a travel
nurse is far greater than permanent, local nursing positions.
In many cases being a travel nurse can result in a six figure
annual income.
About the author:
Terry McDermott is the administrator of http://www.TravelMedPro.com,a
website that specializes in providing resources and opportunities
for travel nurses and other medical professionals.
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