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I am a flight nurse who travels all over the US. This is my work and personal travel journal.

Rosebud, SD – Travel Journal Entry – June/July ’25

Posted on July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

The end of June has me traveling back to Rosebud, SD. Honestly, I’m excited. This base has one of the best layouts and workflows that I have had the chance…

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Sandals Royal Plantation – Travel Journal Entry June ’25

Posted on June 28, 2025June 28, 2025

I tricked Amy into bringing me back to my favorite spot in Jamaica this year – let me explain: Sandals has a loyalty and rewards program where as you move…

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Kayenta, AZ – Travel Journal Entry May/June ’25

Posted on June 17, 2025June 27, 2025

Kayenta, AZ. Its been a while since I was here last – nearly 2 years. The base is just south of Monument Valley. I have a post of my visit…

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Southern CO & Gallup, NM – Travel Journal Entry April/May ’25

Posted on June 14, 2025June 13, 2025

When you travel often you will eventually experience some hiccups and this will teach you to be flexible. My day started early EST as planned. I was on the plane…

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Elko, NV – Travel Journal Entry April ’25

Posted on April 22, 2025April 16, 2025

Northern Nevada – Elko to be exact is a new assignment for me. I was here nearly 2 years ago for a trauma class. To get to this assignment I…

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Gallup, NM – Travel Journal Entry March ’25

Posted on April 18, 2025April 16, 2025

Unexpected surprises in Gallup, New Mexico is the theme of this assignment. This is one of our busiest areas in the company. We have 3 planes and 2 helicopters at…

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Open Water Diver – Travel Journal Entry February ’25

Posted on March 4, 2025March 3, 2025

Just over one year ago I was excited to try diving while in Jamaica at our favorite resort. I signed up and took the Discover SCUBA diving course, sometimes referred…

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South Dakota (again) – Travel Journal Entry January ’25

Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025

January has me back in Rosebud, SD. This tour was a tough one. The photos above represent what time of day we flew the most – nights. We also transported…

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Michigan – Travel Journal Entry Dec ’24

Posted on February 1, 2025February 1, 2025

Snow. Look you guys know my love of the coast and tropical weather but I will say when fresh snow is on the ground it is quite peaceful. Christmas 2024…

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A Look Back at 2024 – Travel Journal Entry

Posted on January 1, 2025January 1, 2025

My 2024 began and ended in the same building: The Guardian hangar at Escanaba. Looking back helps me count my blessings of the year and keep the spark alive to…

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