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I guess I haven't really discussed the money situation and how we are going to get it while we are on the road. I am a CRNA who is going to do "locums tenens" which is similar to travel nursing. I am fortunate to work in an area of the medical field where there is the opportunity to travel and work. In the last few months, I have registered with agencies who will find me positions at hospitals who have a need they are unable to fill with permanent staff due to a workforce shortage or positions where hospitals need someone on a short term basis to fill in vacations shortages. In theory, we would travel to someplace, fill in for a month or less, and then travel some before accepting another assignment. In reality, I can only work in states where I am licensed so I am in the process of acquiring more licenses. Each license costs money and creates more paperwork to keep up with. Another obstacle that I have come across is many hospitals want people to stay for an extended period of time, like 3 months. This creates a need for flexibility...so our plans continue to change.

Mike would continue to telecommute from the RV because all he really needs is an internet connection. This seems simple enough but we are running into complications there also. A satellite dish connection isn't supposed to be moved around. There is modem or cell connection, when available, but that isn't much faster. Mike really needs a faster connection. I was under the impression that many parks had WiFi but they don't. Many parks advertise internet availability but it turns out this means one computer in the common area so that people can check their email.

I try not to get discouraged because this will be a great adventure. I am confident it will all work itself out. In the words of one of my past CRNA instructors...MMF : maintain maximum flexibility.