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Author: Kylee Nelson

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Passports and Preemies Talks is a podcast about life, travel, nursing, and travel nursing. Kylee candidly talks about the ups and downs of being a nurse, why and how to maximize travel to prevent nurse burnout, and highlights affordable vacations for nurses. Tuning in is guaranteed to be a good time with or without a little bit of wine. For more information visit www.passportsandpreemies.com.
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This week I sit down with my brother Sam, a travel nurse recruiter, to discuss travel nursing from his perspective.  We talk about the highest and lowest paid states for travel nurses, what it means for a recruiter to "take a margin", how much a recruiter margin should be, and why travel nurses get paid differently.  If you want to connect with Sam, find me on Instagram and I will pass along his information!   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here! Join the Facebook Community:  Nurses Love Travel
This week Kylee is interviewed by Mia, a nursing student asking all of the burning questions any new nurse or nursing student would want to know.  Mia and Kylee discuss whether or not nursing school prepares you to be a nurse, what the biggest misconception is about nursing, the best place to be a travel nurse, what the best scrubs are, and so much more!  This is the perfect episode if you're a nursing student who needs a little bit of motivation, or a new nurse wanting some guidance.   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here! Join the Facebook Community:  Nurses Love Travel
This week I'm popping in to give a quick update, share some really exciting travel news, and also talk about my three month trip to Europe.   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here! Join the Facebook Community:  Nurses Love Travel
This week I sit down with Alex McCoy, a travel nurse who has transitioned her life from living in a house with two young children and a husband, to traveling the US with her family in an RV.  Alex's husband is a traveling physical therapist, and she discusses how they make life on the road work with children.  Alex gives great tips for travel nurses who want to live in an RV, nurses who dream of traveling despite having a family, having a side hustle, and so much more.  You don't want to miss this episode!   Connect with Alex on Instagram:  @alexmccoy_rn   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here! Join the Facebook Community:  Nurses Love Travel
This week I sit down with Haleigh, a Canadian based travel nurse who has also worked as a team ambassador for a travel nurse company and is now going back to school to get her MSN.  Haleigh and I discuss the differences in nursing - America vs Canada.  We also talk about the beauty of Canada and some of Haleigh's favorite destinations in Canada.  This is a great episode for Canadian nurses or those interested in the differences in being a nurse in the US vs Canada.   You can connect with Haleigh on Instagram @thetalesof.hales or on her blog The Tales of Hales.   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here! Join the Facebook Community:  Nurses Love Travel
In this episode, Lindsay and I discuss a plethora of topics in both the travel and nursing space.  Lindsay shares her experience on being a travel nurse with only one year of experience, what it’s like being a CRNA and why she works as a 1099 employee.  Lindsay is candid about what it’s like to travel with a baby and tips for other families traveling with littles.  Lindsay and I discuss traveling on points and she gives her pointers on how to use your points when traveling.  Plus Lindsay recalls her trip to Antarctica and gives tips for how to travel to Antarctica on a budget.  I learned so much from Lindsay during this talk and if you’re interested in travel nursing, family travel, traveling with points, or being a CRNA, this episode is for you!   Follow Lindsay on Instagram:  @lindsay_taylor3   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
This week I'm sitting down to talk with Meliss from @meliss.meetsworld where we discuss working as an RN in England!  Meliss is from the US and her and her husband moved to England to pursue a life abroad.  Meliss and I discuss how she got started working as an RN in England, how much she gets paid, and the highs and lows of working for the NHS. Meliss is so candid and open about her experience.  This episode is for you if you're a registered nurse looking to pursue international nursing in the UK.   Check out Meliss's website!   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
This week I'm talking with you about how much I have gotten paid as a a staff nurse, travel, nurse, and international nurse.  Plus I discuss how much every travel nurse should be getting paid and my thoughts on pay working in Saudi Arabia.   This episode was brought to you by Fusion Marketplace.  If you're interested in becoming a travel nurse - or you're a travel nurse wanting more transparency - fill out a traveler profile today.   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
This week I’m joined by Attaliah Strubel, former NICU nurse and business coach.  Attaliah and I discuss failing at things – specifically the time that she failed the NCLEX.  We also discuss what led her to abruptly quit bedside nursing, meeting her German husband in Thailand, moving to Germany to start a life, and transitioning to making money online.  We deep dive into having a money mindset, why nurses should stop posting on Instagram for free, and and why your biggest power as a creative is being able to say “no”.   This episode is for you if you’ve ever failed in life, if you’ve failed the NCLEX, if you’re considering quitting bedside nursing and want to make money online, how to start asking brands for money, and general anecdotes about life.   Connect with Attaliah: Website:  https://www.attaliahstrubel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attaliahstrubel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attaliahstrubel Tiktok: http://www.tiktok.com/@attaliahstrubel  Tiktok: http://www.tiktok.com/@thestrubelfamily     Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
This week Kristine is behind the mic talking about her time as a nurse working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Kristine is originally from Canada where she went to nursing school and briefly worked before moving to the US to become a travel nurse.  In 2010 Kristine took what she thought was a one year nursing job, working for VIP clientelle in Riaydh, Saudi Arabia. That one year turned into seven years and before you know it Kristine had spent nearly a decade of her life living in the Kingdom. Kylee and Kristine discuss the intricacies of being a westerner in Saudi Arabia, why it's so challenging to work there, but also how incredibly warm and welcoming the people of Saudi Arabia are.  Kylee grills Kristine on her favorite and least favorite travel destinations, inspiring her to consider some countries she's never thought of visiting. Kristine is incredibly candid and open talking about her travel experiences and her experiences working in Saudi Arabia.  You can find Kristine on Instagram at @kristinewanders and on her blog Kristine Wanders.   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies
This week Kylee talks about why you should be a travel nurse in Seattle!  She discusses her favorite (and least favorite) aspects about Seattle.  The weather, boys, food, wine, hikes, all of it!  Having lived in Seattle on and off for a year and a half, Kylee knows this city in and out.  She discusses where to live, the best restaurants to eat at, day trips to take and more.  Plus Kylee discusses launching group trips in Seattle which will come in August of 2023.   This week Kylee's trying:  Castor oil on her eyebrows - stay tuned for her final thoughts!   Read more about Seattle: The Ultimate Travel Nurse Guide to Seattle The Ultimate Guide to the Seattle Food Scene 5 of the Best Hiking Trails Near Seattle Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Seattle   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
This week as Kylee transitions back into the world of travel nursing, she shares her top tips for shifting your mindset from staff nurse to travel nurse.  Kylee also reads a letter she wrote back in 2021 when she quit travel nursing, certain that she would never go back.  Being able to reminisce on five years of travel nursing has Kylee both anxious and excited about her future in travel nursing.   What Kylee's loving this week:  The Blonde Files Podcast!  For all things beauty and wellness.   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
This week Courtney from @melanin.and.medicine comes on the podcast to share all of her best tips for new grad NICU nurses!  Courtney and Kylee discuss the highs and lows of the NICU, bath time in the NICU (Kylee hates it, Courtney loves it), supporting new grads, and showing compassion for parents going through the unimagineable.  Kylee and Courtney also  discuss mistakes they've made as nurses and deep dive into infant loss and how to help parents through it.   If you're a new grad NICU nurse listening, don't miss these helpful guides: 10 Tips for New Grad NICU Nurses NICU Lingo - 42 Terms for New Nurses 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Neonatal Nurse   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
This week Kylee chast all about her past three months in the magical city of PARIS.  How she healed and moved on from the trauma of Saudi Arabia, what it was like to spend Christmas and New Years in France, tips for long distance relationships, plus some of her favorite restaurant discoveries in Paris this time around.   Kylee's favorite thing this week:  The app, Mobile Passport Control   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
Today I'm chatting with Brie from @brieoutofoffice on all things travel credit cards, how to redeem points, why you shouldn't open an airline or hotel credit card (first), and Brie's epic trip to Ireland where she's staying in a castle FOR FREE (thanks to her points).  Not only is Brie knowledgable on all things credit cards and points, but she's also a lawyer based in Kansas, with a passion for traveling and helping others see the world - using points. This episode is for those who are interested in diving deeper into travel, and want to do so more affordably, by using points to stay in fancy hotels and take free international flights.   My favorite thing this week:  Parisian speakeasies!  Read about all of my favorite speakeasy and cocktail bars in Paris, here.   My favorite credit card for travel rewards is the Chase Sapphire Reserve.  Sign up for the card here, and start earning points for every dollar you spend.   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
Nursing & Travel ICKS

Nursing & Travel ICKS

2023-02-0714:21

This week Kylee shares all of her nursing and travel ICKS.  Inspired by TikTok, Kylee deep dives into the things that make her cringe in the nursing world and the travel world.  A pizza party because you're short staffed?  ICK.  No toilet paper at your Airbnb?  ICK, ICK.  This is a light episode that will make you laugh and keep you entertained!   What Kylee's loving this week - Flowers by Miley Cyrus.  The ultimate single girl anthem and a complete vibe!   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
This week I talk with Jacquie from @journeyby_jacq and this episode is EVERYTHING.  Jacquie and I talk in depth about what it's like being an army wife and moving around for your husband, how the flexibility of nursing has allowed her to maintain a job despite living in Europe, and how you can get a job as a civilian nurse at an army hospital abroad.  Jacquie and I also discuss the shift from bedside to creating a travel brand and how she's managed to land incredible opportunities by working as a photographer for hotels. If you're someone who's married to someone in the army, interested in working abroad or shifting work to social media, this episode is for you.   What I'm loving this week!  Fusion Marketplace - read about it here.   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!
This week Kylee answers questions asked by her audience!  Tune in for a bit of education and a lot of fun as Kylee discusses what it's like to be a new grad nurse, why she hates the grocery stores in Paris, and the time she spent the night in jail (don't tell her employer).   What Makes Kylee Smile This Week... PASTA by Foods of Jane   Read: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Nurse 6 Essential Tips for New Nurses   Keep up with Kylee and all things Passports and Preemies... Podcast:  @PassportsandPreemies_Talks Website:  www.PassportsandPreemies.com Instagram:  @PassportsandPreemies Monthly Newsletter:  Sign up here!  
This episode, Kylee is back to discuss the most asked question she recieves - "What ELSE happened in Saudi Arabia?".  Kylee shares both the positives and negatives to working and living in the Kingdom - apart from the work drama.  Kylee also discusses how one of her viral posts led her to believe she might be going to prison and what Saudi hospitality truly means.   To keep in touch with Kylee and stay up to date on all things podcast, travel, and nursing make sure to follow @passportsandpreemies_talks, @passportsandpreemies, and keep up with the blog Passports and Preemies.
This week I sit down with Emily Cheng – RN, BSN, CEO, and co-founder of MedVenture; an app designed to unite traveling healthcare professionals through community, resources, and tools.  Emily and I discuss the importance of failure, the importance of creating community as traveling healthcare professionals, and Emily shares some incredibly inspiring advice that gave me goosebumps.  She also shares the hardest part about starting MedVenture and shares some exciting news – MedVenture is hosting a camp this summer (you can register here)! This is an episode you will definitely want to listen to if you’re interested in creating community as a traveler, entrepreneurship, or creating your own brand as a nurse.   Going (previously Scott's Cheap Flights) - You have to sign up for this service if you're interested in cheap flights around the world!   Follow Emily on Instagram @everevolvingem Follow MedVenture:  Website; Instagram; TikTok; Facebook; YouTube   Stay up to date with the podcast @passportsandpreemies_talks
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