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Index of Travel Nursing Articles
Life on the go: Travel Nursing Article
Become Personal Safety Certified
Being a travel nurse you are often in new, unfamiliar areas around people you might not always know. You can’t always control your surroundings but one
thing you can control is your awareness in those surroundings. By being aware of the things going on around you can help keep you safe. At Medical
Solutions we want you to have a great time on your travel nursing assignment, plus feel comfortable and safe in your new environment. There are some
great precautions you can learn and take with you when you are in your car, housing, working out or even while exploring your new area.
Car/Parking Lots
When walking to your car always have your keys ready in your hand to be able to open up your car quickly if needed. Possibly think about purchasing a
flashlight, whistle, or something to protect yourself for your keychain. Create a safety plan and change up your routine by driving different routes to
keep people from tracking you.
Make your car less of a target of getting broken into. If you have a stereo with a face plate, take it out when you are not in your car. Leave nothing
valuable in your car, and if you do, put items in the trunk out of sight. Try to park your car in well lit areas and not on the street. This decreases
your car’s chances of getting broken into or even hit.
Parking Lot Safety
Parking Garage Safety
Parking Lot Security
House/Apartment
If you live alone, keep that information unknown by making up a roommate or dog. Tell people you have a dog and give it an aggressive name like Spike.
Find a neighbor or coworker to trust and let them know your schedule, so they know when you are going to be gone. If you are going to be gone for a few
days have the post office or your trusted neighbor or coworker hold your mail. Also keep your schedule confidential so people don’t know when you aren’t
going to be home.
Once again you don’t want to give people a reason to break in. Keep blinds shut on bottom floors so people cannot see in. Always lock your door when
alone in your house and at night turn on lights around all inside and outside entrances. Alarm systems are great, but it is hard to get one when you are
moving every 13 weeks. To fix that problem, you can get a fake alarm or just put a sign out saying you have an alarm system. Notify your landlord to cut
overgrown shrubbery around your home so people can’t hide in it. At night keep your phone and something that could be used as a weapon by your bed just
in case something does happen at night.
Apartment Safety Basics
Apartment Safety Tips
Working Out
If you like to go on walks, runs, or bike rides before or after work you should visit www.mapmyrun.com,
www.favoriterun.com and www.sanoodi.com to
map out safe runs in your new community. Try to work out in high populated areas or with a new friend from work. Work out during the day and at places
you feel comfortable at. If you cannot find a place outside where you feel comfortable, then look to find a gym that you can work out at.
How To Run Safely
Running 4 Women’s Safety Guide
Additional Tips
- Take a self-defense class before or during your travel nursing assignment. It is important to learn to stand in a way to ward off people from
thinking they can take advantage of you being new to their city. By doing this, it makes you more aware of your surroundings so you feel more
comfortable in your community.
- Make sure you learn about your new city so that you don’t make wrong turns or end up getting lost in unfamiliar areas. Also, try to ask your new
coworkers about where you should do your shopping and exploring, most likely they are from there and able to give you good advice.
- Another important tip is to put 911 on your speed dial to make it easier to call for help if you find yourself needing it.
“Safety first” has been a slogan everyone has heard when growing up. If you don’t feel comfortable then don’t do or go somewhere that you feel uneasy
about. Learn and follow the steps to become “personal safety certified.” At Medical Solutions we want you to be comfortable and safe wherever you travel
for us.
National Crime Prevention Council
Impact Personal Safety
ISU Department of Public Safety
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