jstr

jstr has 5 years experience and specializes in Pediatric.

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1. Travel nurse buddy?

   jstr replied to PedsNurseLA's topic in Travel

   First job in Chinle, AZ, ped OP. It was scary and exciting traveling out here. Didn't think it was that hard to travel by myself, learning quickly IT IS. If you're out in this area & want to chat, let me know. :-)

2. Indian Reservation Nursing

   jstr replied to am382406's topic in Travel

   Ex Navy girl, have you made it to Chinle, AZ yet? YOu mentioned a while back to trying to get an assignment there. Started to pursue travel again. Have been submitted for Chinle and Gallup. Is there any housing in Chinle besides the hotels? Tks!

3. Adult NT to Peds RN?

   jstr replied to lizzielizzard03's topic in Pediatric

   Can you first try to shadow an RN on a peds unit for a few hours? That may help you decide. The ED and inpatient units are very different experiences, if you can shadow both, that would be a plus. Good luck!

4. Exceeding Expectations: My First Mission Trip

   jstr replied to bethygood's topic in General Nursing

   That's pretty much the same feelings I had on my first mission trip to Limon, Honduras! Excited and scared at the same time, especially since I did not speak Spanish-How was I to ask what the problem was???? Thank the wonderful interpreters we had! M...

5. First year RN Flops. Does it get better?

   jstr replied to newone09's topic in New Nurse

   Yup-it gets better. Start now to make sure you finish those little details. As you will find out some coworkers are unforgiving and will focus on those little mistakes. Just be sure your patients are well taken care of, chart throughout the day and t...

6. IHS -- Chinle, Shiprock, &c

   jstr replied to Selke's topic in Travel

   Selke, I know it's been a while, did you enjoy your assignment at Shiprock, NM? I am checking AB Staffing site, of course it sounds really good. Were they a good company to work for? Thanks.

7. Got a job!

   jstr replied to chacmool's topic in Travel

   How did you like your experience in NYC?

8. Travel Nurse to Hawaii

   jstr replied to applesRN's topic in Hawaii

   You can be disliked anywhere you go, so if your heart is set on Hawaii, try it. It is beautiful! Do have a back up plan! Good luck.

9. New Travelers Get Taken Advantage Of...

   jstr replied to TEXASWAG's topic in Travel

   Please help me figure this out, I don't understand the calculations very well with the stipend business. When you say $34/hr, is that your hourly taxable rate showing on your check? and the rest of the stipend money would be a non taxable line item? ...

10. What is a good California travel RN rate?

    jstr replied to leemali79's topic in Travel

    I'm still confused with all this pay manipulation. Wouldn't the "blended" pay be 36.88 (pay, meal, housing)? Or am I completely not understanding this rate business? Please help me understand. I was informed by a co. in CA that their normal base pay ...

11. Question about housing stipend, per diem and taxes

    jstr replied to kat29's topic in Travel

    What would be your advice as the next step? Would you ask for a higher base pay than $19.50? or higher housing/per diem? I too am confused with how the hourly salary is calculated without being "illegal". I don't want to have to pay back a high amoun...

12. New Travelers Get Taken Advantage Of...

    jstr replied to TEXASWAG's topic in Travel

    Freeasabird, I want you to negotiate my contract!!!! How has your assignment been? Looking forward to my first assignment in March, hope I make out like your deal!

13. Nursing for IHS in Arizona

    jstr replied to auntnutsy's topic in General Nursing

    Can you explain a little about the limitations that exist for care? Tks.

14. Indian Reservation Nursing

    jstr replied to am382406's topic in Travel

    Was offered a travel position to Tuba City Regional. For all those that have worked there, what would you consider a drawback to this location? I would be on my first travel assignment. Would you recommend starting a travel career in a remote locatio...

15. How do you know which drugs to double check for peds?

    jstr replied to notthereyet0's topic in General Students

    That's not a bad suggestion and probably the standard for peds hospitals. As med doses are generally weight based, it would be crucial to double check safe dosages for our younger population. Have fun in your peds rotation.