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Thanks statABG. The references is something else I have to consider too. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

I am currently working in a MICU, not a level 1 trauma, but it's > 600 beds and pretty high acuity. The only thing we do not take care of a lot of are Swans and patients with PA Catheters/Wedge...

This is off topic, but how do you manager to still work PRN? Just curious. Thanks.

I used to work as an Anesthesia Tech while in nursing school. I told one of the CRNA's about this loan repayment program and she actually applied and got it. We were working at a level 1 trauma...

My employer only asks for grades and receipts showing what everything costs. They never asked about degree enrollment.

Thanks for the info! Yes, it is very difficult to enroll in grad classes if you are a non-matriculating student. I will likely have to do an online class in an out of state school. My employer does...

You would have to arrange your own housing. The traveler who told me about this says his friends rent a place and split the cost. There is a group of them who do it. I am hoping he will pass on their...

Thanks for the info. Someone else also told me that in-house per diem is the best way to go. I will look into it further.

Thanks for the feedback. Do you know of any good hospitals to work for in the Bay area? I was looking at UCSF Medical center. I also heard that the Stanford hospital is a good one too. I wouldn't...

Hi all, I am an ICU nurse on the east coast (NC). Some of the travelers on my unit are claiming that it's possible to work contract per diem jobs in California for 10 days a month. Then you're off...

Thanks for all of the feedback. I really want to take the courses as they will count toward my MSN (if I'm accepted), and show that I can do graduate level work. Someone mentioned taking Adv Patho,...

I am interested in applying to UNCG/WFBMC's Nurse Anesthesia program for next fall. They suggest taking 3 core MSN courses to make your application more competitive, however you can't take them...

I'm interested in applying for the AACN's (Professional Development) Scholarship. Is there anyone here who's applied and received it? Just looking for some help with the application. I want to go on...

disregard my last message, I see the link posted. Thanks.

Do you mind emailing me a copy of this chart?

Thanks for sharing! I look forward to hearing about your first assignment. I recently applied for a VA ICU nurse position here in NC. No word yet. Just got the update that said application was...

Thanks for the feedback! I don't mind the health insurance so much because I think there is a way to COBRA your current insurance for up to 18 months. My plan was to travel for 12-18 months anyway....

Any advice yet on the VA travel nurse corps? I've recently applied for a VA nurse position here in NC, but still waiting for an interview. I am also interested in the travel nurse corps.

Thank you! Your replies have been most helpful! I am not looking to travel long term, so I am not interested in the independent contractor thing. Just looking to work with a few agencies who are...

Wow your experience on the Marshall Islands sound amazing! :) Do you mind sharing some good agencies to work for?

Thanks for sharing! Saving money and traveling to see the world is my motivation behind all of this. If I just HAD to I could live without the benefits as I don't see myself to be a long term...

Great question! I am wondering the same thing about the economy and traveling. I would be a new critical care nurse traveler from NC. Looking to start out in CA and work my way back East. Hope to get...

I am still contemplating the travel thing. I am struggling with the idea of leaving a full time job with benefits to work as travel nurse and many companies don't offer benefits (401k, insurance,...

Anybody in the VA Nurse Travel Corps? I am interested and wanted to hear some from those with first hand experience. Thanks!

79Tango, Do you mind sharing the name of the staffing agency you went through to find Gov't contracts?