knitter523

knitter523 has 9 years experience and specializes in L & D; Maternal/Child.

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1. What was your first Nursing job?

   knitter523 replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

   Graduated in TX, moved to TN immediately and was hired in ER at a large Heart/Neuro facility. Spent 6 months there before a transfer to WA. Took a 6 month travel contact in Postpartum at a hospital in CA where I was an OB tech before nursing scho...

2. How do you get around when the weather is bad?

   knitter523 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   About 3 years ago, when the Seattle area was expecting a major snowstorm, our DOT decided to be proactive and puts down de-ice prior to the storm...problem was, it was too early and when it got real cold, everything froze and the freeway became a sk...

3. california, texas, or northern states?

   knitter523 replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Travel

   I did shop around. I found the better pay and subsidy with Parallon. Just like any sub contracting, each gets some and the lowest person gets the least. Cutting out the middle man works in my favor. And I don't care about the referral bonus. I am...

4. Anyone Work for Tenet Health or Parallon Workforce?

   knitter523 replied to jnh911's topic in Travel

   I disagree. I was looking for a contract in Denton, TX. I contacted my past recruiter with MSN. I learned that they were paying less than Parallon. I negotiated a good contract directly with Parallon at the hospital I wanted. The pay per hour wa...

5. california, texas, or northern states?

   knitter523 replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Travel

   Parallon is the exclusive agency for most of Texas Health hospitals (HCA). I am starting a contract in Denton, TX in 2 weeks. I have a great recruiter. Sending you a PM with her info.

6. Anyone Work for Tenet Health or Parallon Workforce?

   knitter523 replied to jnh911's topic in Travel

   I start a contract with Parallon in TX starting July 22. My recruiter is great. I sent you a PM with her info.

7. How Many Licenses do you Have?

   knitter523 replied to abcnurse123's topic in Travel

   I hold 5 licenses: WA, CA, TX, TN, IA. TX was my initial license, WA is my home state, CA and IA for family, TN was my previous residence. I keep them all current.

8. Travel Nursing in Dallas

   knitter523 replied to ChristyV's topic in Travel

   I'm with Parallon now too. I'm looking for a new contract in Denton, Lewisville area for July-Oct. My recruiter will contact me when the assignments start coming in. Glad to hear of a positive experience with them.

9. Travel Nursing in Dallas

   knitter523 replied to ChristyV's topic in Travel

   Did a travel to Baylor Irving last year. I was with Intelistaf travel. Labor/delivery on day shift. 36 hours/week with all shifts except 1per month guaranteed. $15.00/hour, $502.00/ week housing stipend, $211.00/ week meals and incidentals. No st...

10. Nurses Managing Epidural Pumps?

    knitter523 replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AWHONN is only a professional organization. They are not a licensing body and therefore cannot dictate what is within the scope of practice. Your state Nurse Practice Act can provide information regarding management of patients receiving epidural an...

11. Advise for new Maternity Clinical Rotation

    knitter523 replied to RNfaith331's topic in Student Assist

    Try finding a copy of "Perinatal Nursing". It is a great reference. We keep copies on the unit.

12. Can someone help me decode the per diem rates?

    knitter523 replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Travel

    You will not get those rates for a travel contract. Hospitals are very cheap. My last contract to Texas paid $510.00 per week for housing and $201.00 per week for meals. And that was based on working 36 hours a week. If I was on call or called off...

13. Where can I get ACLS certified in dallas?

    knitter523 replied to ltbaby's topic in Texas

    There are many sites if you google it. I usually prefer to take a class through a hospital. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

14. Why do I feel guilty for not going in when called...

    knitter523 replied to Do-over's topic in General Nursing

    I have my work phone number tagged by a special ring. I always let it go to voicemail. That way I can decide if I want to call back and go in or not. I really love working in LD and I usually will work (I am per diem) whenever they call. But somet...

15. New to Travel any good agencies for California?

    knitter523 replied to fil149's topic in Travel

    Check out the IRS site for per diem rates. An agency can use these tables for a guideline and if they offer a lot less, they are not someone I would work with http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1542.pdf