Trvln Nurse RN

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1. Dialysis Travel Nursing

   Trvln Nurse replied to ruthla's topic in Urology

   I've been working as a traveling dialysis nurse for the past three years and love it. I travel only with Foundation Medical Staffing. They have been very good to me and offer the best benefits. Most importantly...they have been very professional. ...

2. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   Trvln Nurse replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   Again....you usually pass with a 75 question only exam. You have to be failing horribly to fail with a 75 question test as it usually will give you more opportunity to prove yourself. It is when you take all 265 questions that you haven't proven yo...

3. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   Trvln Nurse replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions years ago. I knew that I had passed. The college I went to had us take a mandatory course on the NCLEX test and how it works which really helped as I understood how the test worked before I went in. Basically.....

4. new to traveling

   Trvln Nurse replied to dementia smith's topic in Travel

   Welcome to the world of travel nursing. It's always difficult for me to decide where to go or not go. I base it on what areas I'm interested in seeing, where my husband needs to be for work, or where we want to go to visit family. As far as decidi...

5. new grad travel nurse??

   Trvln Nurse replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in Travel

   Great commentary. Love the quote. I hope the new grads listen to all this advice!

6. dilemma between FMC and Davita...which one?anyone?

   Trvln Nurse replied to JRLO's topic in Urology

   I think it depend on what clinic and where you go. I'm an experienced travel hemo RN. I worked at a nice FMC clinic....but have heard horror stories about others. I'm currently working in a Davita clinic in Florida....what a horror! I can't wait ...

7. Negotiating pay

   Trvln Nurse replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

   Negotiate salary with a couple different companies before they submit...and before you interview.

8. new grad travel nurse??

   Trvln Nurse replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in Travel

   I have to agree with all the other experienced nurses here. I have worked as a traveler for years. And as always...most of my travel assignments offer at least three days of orientation. However....in all my travel assignments I've taken thoughout...

9. RV's anyone???

   Trvln Nurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

   Ever thought about traveling to Olympia, Washington? I just finished an assignment at their hospital out there. Though I don't work in the ER...I've heard their ER is very busy. The Providence St Peter hospital is a busier place than I'd ever expe...

10. Negotiating pay

    Trvln Nurse replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

    Good specialty. I'd check out other companies for comparison jobs. Are you willing to travel to other areas of the U.S.? All jobs are negotiable. Especially if you are working with more than one travel agency. I'd pick a few more to get signed u...

11. Do travel nurses have any choices other than "general floor" nursing?

    Trvln Nurse replied to forest2525's topic in Travel

    If you want to work in or out of the hospital environment and have tons of jobs opportunities traveling. You might want to look into hemodialysis. I'm a traveling hemodialysis nurse....and travel with a very reputable company named Foundation Medic...

12. Ever Walked Out On An Assignment????

    Trvln Nurse replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    I've had good assignments and bad assignments. When you find yourself in a bad assignment...that's when you find out how good your agency and recruiter are. If they don't back you up 100% Then I'd leave that agency. That first story is the worst I...

13. Anyone travel with their family? Husband and kids?

    Trvln Nurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in Travel

    IdahoNurse....I like that term "home executive". I guess my husband is my "home executive". I love it! He does work from home (via computer...he's an engineer) but he also....does laundry, etc. It's great. Especially when after working a 15 hour...

14. one nurse for 24 patients

    Trvln Nurse replied to prometheus0219's topic in Urology

    Check out the web site: NCSBN.org It has links to all of the nursing state nursing boards and from there you can usually get to the state laws for staffing at dialysis clinics.

15. one nurse for 24 patients

    Trvln Nurse replied to prometheus0219's topic in Urology

    :redlight: Check out your state guidelines for safe staffing. Go to the internet. I'm an experienced agency hemo RN....and I would NOT open a clinic with 24 patients alone! This is NOT safe! You're headed for trouble! Check the laws and governin...