88nurse2010

88nurse2010 specializes in Med-Surg, L&D.

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1. Taxes: CPA or file yourself?

   88nurse2010 posted a topic in Travel

   Do you guys think it's best to have a CPA file your taxes or do you guys do them on your own? I have always used the free edition of TurboTax but 2014 was my first year travelling.

2. Fingerprinting for CA license

   88nurse2010 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

   Thanks for the helpful replies!

3. Fingerprinting for CA license

   88nurse2010 posted a topic in Travel

   I am working on applying for my CA license while on an assignment on the East Coast. I think I finally figured out where to go but they're wanting to know what fingerprint card to use. Is there a specific card to use? When I applied for my previous l...

4. Tips for travelling to Hawaii

   88nurse2010 posted a topic in Travel

   I'm currently in the middle of my first travel assignment, and I'm trying to think about where to go next. I plan on taking a break & working at my home hospital this Fall, and then taking an assignment somewhere warm over the winter. Of course,...

5. Pay rate on contract different than offered

   88nurse2010 posted a topic in Travel

   I have accepted my first travel assignment. I have completed all my paperwork, but I was just sent a contract. I start next week. The biggest issue I have with it is the stipend is several hundred less than what I discussed with my recruiter. I spoke...

6. Hospital specific tests before contract

   88nurse2010 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

   Thanks for the replies! It looks like most are online tests and allow several attempts. I think the dysrhthmia exam is taken during the orientation phase. It makes me nervous to quit my job, travel across the country, and then possibly failing and no...

7. Hospital specific tests before contract

   88nurse2010 posted a topic in Travel

   I was wondering how many L&D travel nurses have has to pass exams before being officially offered a contract? One hospital is requiring a pharmacology exam and advanced dysrthmia exam. It seems a little overboard for labor and delivery.

8. Puplic transportation Washington D.C.

   88nurse2010 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

   Thank you for the reply. I had not thought to look at shuttles to and from public transportation.

9. Puplic transportation Washington D.C.

   88nurse2010 posted a topic in Travel

   I am planning on travelling as an L&D nurse this summer. I most likely won't take a car, so I would take public transportation to/from work. I don't want to walk through unsafe neighborhoods as a single female. What hospitals have the best access...

10. How to choose between 3 agencies

    88nurse2010 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

    I was told FlexCare would reimburse for travel and license reimbursement, but according to the agent I spoke with they will just make deductions from your weekly pay to cover the costs. To me, that means I'm still paying for it.

11. How to choose between 3 agencies

    88nurse2010 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

    Thanks to both of you for the advice. It helps to hear personal experiences others have had with different agencies.

12. How to choose between 3 agencies

    88nurse2010 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

    I work labor & delivery in Missouri. So the pay is very low...but so is cost of living. I keep hearing that travel nursing is supposed to pay well. Any other agencies you would recommend?

13. How to choose between 3 agencies

    88nurse2010 posted a topic in Travel

    I am planning on being a first time traveler starting this summer. I am going to the D.C. area because I have a friend there and thought that would be a good place for a first assignment. Because I'm location specific and the D.C. area is expensive, ...

14. Trick and tips

    88nurse2010 replied to lovemyjoblandd's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I like putting my mom's who I think have OP babies on their side, bottom leg straight, and top leg bent & up in the stirrup. Really opens up the pelvis. Knee chest also works sometimes. I like to keep the bottom of the bed level so mom's bottom i...

15. How much experience before travelling?

    88nurse2010 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the input! I feel like I work on a busy unit with some high acuity patients. I think we have the 2nd or 3rd most deliveries in the state, but I would still like to have another year under my belt.