Archive for March, 2008

First Things First When it Comes to Travel Nurse Assignments

Posted by jason on March 19th, 2008 under Travel Nurse Industry, Travel Nurse Life
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As a travel nurse, you are probably registered with a handful (maybe even a dozen) travel nurse staffing agencies throughout the U.S. And, even though you have probably only used two or three of them during the last year or so, you do your diligent part by keeping your paperwork up-to-date with each of the [...]

The Nurse Licensure Compact - Final Notes

Posted by jason on March 10th, 2008 under Healthcare Providers, Travel Nurse Industry
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The concept of having a travel nurse’s license recognized mutually by states that belong to the Nurse Licensure Compact generally increases the ability of travel nurses (and nurses in general) to find assignments and employment in a number of states. It also allows for the delivery of new, innovative practices such as telenursing.
As well, the [...]

The NLC And Disciplinary Action Against A Nurse’s License

Posted by jason on March 3rd, 2008 under Travel Nurse Industry
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The Nurse Licensure Compact is enforceable as law and can’t be changed without the consent of all party states.
A travel nurse practicing in an NLC party state is subject to the nursing practice laws and regulations of that remote party state. The travel nurse must know and conform to those laws, rules and regulations affecting [...]