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Below is a list of questions we often get related to all things living our unordinary lifestyle. If you don't see your question here - please feel free to email us at noordinarypath@gmail.com. We want to help you on your journey! We'll get back to you when we can and perhaps add it to our list as we will updating often. 

No Ordinary Path Video FAQ Index

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About Us

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Short and sweet, who are we? 

What’s our story?

What do our kids think about Full Time RVing initially?

How did we come up with our name?

What do we film with?

How can you support us?

Our thoughts on chasing dreams

 

Travel Nursing

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Getting Started

Things you should know first 

How did you get started?

What should I expect when onboarding?

What advice would you give a nursing student?

What kind of travel Healthcare jobs are there?

Expectations of a travel nurse?

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Agencies

How to find a great Recruiter

What is Atlas Medstaff like?

Why work for Atlas?

How does the Recruiter side work?


 

Securing Contracts

How can I tell if I have a good contract?

How do I avoid sketchy assignments?

Pros and Cons of revisiting same assignment

How to revisit a contract without job posted?

What if I back out of a contract? 

Can I take my family to Hawaii?

 

Pay/Benefits

Should I chase crisis pay?

How do I budget between contracts?

What do I do for health Insurance?

Adventure Stipend with Atlas?!


Logistics

Can my family “tag-along”?

Will I save a bunch of money RVing?

Can I stray from the Compact?

How do I settle into a new assignment?

Should I RV or Airbnb?

Is it hard to get out of travel nursing?

How do I get mail on the road? 

 

Hospital Reviews

St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City

Sinai Hospital, Baltimore 

Banner Health, Phoneix

Renown, Reno 

Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup WA

MU Health, Columbia, MO

Banner Review Part 2 (Revisited) 

Mission Hospital, Asheville NC

TriStar Centennial, Nashville TN 

 

General RV Related

 

Tours

Our Original tour

Updated Tour (after a year) 

Have you toured any other RVs?

 

Purchasing

What RV should I choose?

Advice on buying an RV?

What RV gadgets should I get?

Are RV extended warranties worth it?

What does “Extended Season” mean?

What do I NOT need (RV Gimmicks)

 

Organization

RV hacks that last 

RV Hacks that don't last 

What are some modifications? 

What are some RV Hacks?

How do you find space for groceries?

What don’t you use anymore?

What tools should I bring?

RV Storage Solutions

 

How - Tos

Can I go up in amps (30 to 50)?

I want to paint my cabinets 

How do I prepare for a cold snap?

How do I RV in the winter?

More winter RV Solutions 

How to stay away from RV Parks

How do I deal with Pests?

How can I moochdock without hookups?

How do I manage my tanks?

How to cut stress with Apps

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Towing

Can I tow with a half-ton?

Is my hitch still good?

What do you tow with? (upgrade from F150)

Problems with the 6.4L Powerstrock F350 

Lessons in Truck Buying 

You’re on your 4th truck in one year?!

 

Traveling with an RV

What are some tips for long hauls?

What are some road trip savings tips?

What about severe weather while in route?

What are some tips for short trips?

 

RV Cooking

How do you store food in your RV?

How do I use my Instant Pot in my RV?

How do I use my RV propane oven?

Does my RV oven have a broiler?

Can I cook a turkey in my RV Propane oven?

What will fit in my RV Oven?

How to bake perfect cookies in my RV Oven

How can I survive without a coffee maker?


RV Maintenance & Upgrades

Do I need a new suspension? 

How much does a new suspension cost?

How can I stabilize my RV better? 

Some Pricey items totally worth it 

What's the best RV lock? 

Are your RV Tires Safe? 

How do you maintain a non-walkable roof?

Installing Haloview rear view back up camera 

How to solve the Keystone Venting issue

Wear and Tear after 1 year 

Do you like the Fantastic Fan?

Painting cabinets white 

Do you have tips on renovating?

How do I keep my cap from leaking?

 

RV Full Time Living

 

Getting Started 

Things to consider before you decide 

What do you wish you knew first?

How do I get rid of all that stuff?

(See also General RV Related: Purchasing)

 

Tiny Living Logistics

RV living Q&A after 2.5 years  

What is RVing full time like?

What's the best way to get mail? 

How do I handle laundry?

Are RV Showers that bad?

Is life just one long vacation?

This will make everything simpler right?

How do I survive without internet?

Can I bring my big dog?

How do my groceries fit? 

What kinds of gifts are good for tiny living?

 

Budgeting

Will I save a bunch of money?

Are Monthly stays worth it?

How much does it cost a family of 5?

How do I handle Health Care?

Are RV Living Costs Rising? 

 

Community

Which RV Club should I join?

Will I be lonely on the road?

What about Gym Memberships?

What if my kids struggle?

How do I make friends on the road?


Concerns

Do you ever crave ordinary? â€‹

Is RVing bad for mental health? 

How do I have a “bedroom” life?

Do you have a video with a list of questions?

How do I keep my family safe?

What if people don’t get our lifestyle?

What are some side effects of Full Timing?

Is it hard to make an exit plan?

What are some reasons people quit?

What is full time fatigue?

 

Staying Positive

Don't buy into the lie! 

How can I overcome my fears?

How to turn problems to opportunities 

What's an opportunity snowball? 

How can I push through excuses? 

How do I ease covid blues?

How to overcome major setbacks 

What’s an RV Angel?

How do I handle depression on the road?

How do I deal with loneliness?

How can I help my kids if they struggle?

 

Boondocking

 

Finding Sites

What is your exact process to finding spots?

How do I set up my boondock site?

How to dry camp on the fly? 

How to RV WITHOUT Rv parks

 

Gear

What is a Shwagon?

I’m a newbie Boondocker - what do I need?

 

Logistics

Is boondocking worth it?

Can you boondock in the winter?

Can you let out grey water??

Where do you shower?

Using a Macerator to moochdock 

Can I Boondock for 100 days straight?

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Roadschooling​

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Getting Started

What’s it like going from public to road school?

How did you start homeschooling?

Some encouragement for new homeschoolers 

How do you keep your sanity?

How to deal with tantrums?

 

Our curriculum - Easy Peasy & Time4Learning

Year 1 Easy Peasy All in One Homeschool

Year 2 Easy Peasy/Unschool Plan

Year 3 Changing it up again (Still EP) 

Year 4 Something New (Time4Learning)

 

Other Ideas

What are some ideas for rainy days?

Extra badges with the Junior Ranger Program

Exploring your city activity 

Do you have a rewards system? 

What are some ideas for service projects?

Forest School Ideas in NC

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Adventuring with a Family:

 

How can you rock climb with kids?

How do I Geocache?

Can I pull a 4 yr old on single track?

What are the best adventure apps?

How can I motivate my kids to hike?

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Updated 8/8/21

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