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How to Host a Travel Nurse: Tips & My Personal Experience | Breaking Burnout for Nurses

Breaking Burnout for Nurses

Release Date: 06/03/2025

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In this special solo episode of Breaking Burnout for Nurses, host Bonnie Kitahata shares her personal experience and practical advice on hosting travel nurses

Bonnie discusses how you can turn your extra room into a welcoming space for travel nurses, using platforms like Furnished Finder. Learn essential tips on setting expectations, providing comfortable accommodations, and enjoying the benefits—like extra income and the chance to meet interesting people from diverse backgrounds. Bonnie also shares some amusing and memorable stories about her various roommates, including nurses, pharmacy interns, and even an airline pilot instructor! 🌟

If you're considering becoming a host, or just curious about the experience, this episode has valuable insights and entertaining anecdotes to guide you.

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šŸ“š Check out Bonnie’s book, Breaking Burnout: Keep Calm and Nurse On, 52 Strategies for Burnout Survival