Allen Wolfe, MSN, CNS, APRN, CFRN, CCRN, CTRN, TCRN, CMTE, FAASTN
From Flight Nurse to Foodie
For Allen, investing in nursing specialty certification expanded career horizons and opened doors to travel and experiencing cuisines from around the world.
“It’s important to invest in yourself as a person. It’s about mental health—and I think when you feel good mentally, and your body feels good, and you feel you contribute to society and your job, it makes everything better.”
As a flight nurse crisscrossing the United States, that’s when Allen became a foodie. It’s also when he earned his flight nursing credential.
“After a certain point in your role as a nurse,” said Allen, “you want to validate the knowledge you have.”
Certification has benefited Allen for over 35 years—first in the ICU, then by earning flight, trauma and ground transport credentials from BCEN.
“Once you get it, and you put those initials behind your name, it’s a big deal… They carry weight. People see that you’ve invested in yourself and invested in your profession.”
“Nursing certification affects job satisfaction and confidence wholeheartedly. Once you get it, keep it—and don’t let it go until you retire.”
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