At First Choice Care, we want to celebrate our amazing nurses! So, we will be announcing a nurse of the month, every month. This nurse will be kind, caring and compassionate and be reliable and dedicated to our nursing agency.
Congratulations Megan M. you have been nominated as our nurse of the month for May! She has completed back-to-back contracts, always updating R&R with her availabilities. Megan is now on her 8th contract! Read more about Megan below:
What do you like most about FCC?
What I like most about FCC is that the Rural and Remote Team have been very supportive since I joined over 12 months ago, and always make themselves available when I have questions or concerns. They offer suggestions and recommendations, and encourage me to follow new paths in my career whilst providing great opportunities for professional development for their nurses. They also have a very smooth onboarding process for new staff.
Why did you want to be a nurse?
After supporting a close family member during a critical illness, which saw us spending substantial periods of time at RBWH, where I observed the amazing work of the nurses and doctors, I decided, ‘I can do this!’. Then, during my nursing studies, I became aware of travel nursing opportunities which strongly appealed to me after doing the ‘9-5’ gig in corporate roles for the previous 30 years. This gave me the momentum I needed to continue with my new career goals, and with the ongoing support and encouragement of some very special people in my life, I haven’t looked back!
What has been the highlight of working with FCC?
A highlight for me with FCC is that they are proactive in seeking contracts for their nursing staff rather than waiting for a vacancy to become available. The concept of ‘floating’ my resume to a number of different facilities subsequently creates opportunities for future contracts should a vacancy arise within that facility.
Would you recommend FCC to other nurses and why?
Yes, definitely! Being able to choose when and where you work, experiencing new facilities and locations, and the opportunity to explore on your days off – why wouldn’t you!
Every facility and experience is different and challenging. My mantra is ‘throw yourself out there – you’ll never know until you give it a go’. I personally have never looked back and am currently on my eighth rural placement. Travel nursing has opened so many doors for me, increased my confidence both professionally and personally, and has allowed me not only to visit new places but also to meet a wide range of people in every town and facility I encounter.
My advice to any nurse considering travel nursing is to go into it with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, be prepared to accept and face any demons, a heightened level of tolerance and flexibility (because you’ll need it!), and most importantly, a good sense of humour and a degree of optimism.
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