Mario Rodriguez

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1. Anyone with MSN or Faststaff?

   Mario Rodriguez replied to wishy's topic in Travel

   Well to be frank the recruiter has more than one company that they work for and they only get paid if you get placed. The recruiter only goes after the postions he has not just to have nurses that are sitting on the sidelines. The ability for a rec...

2. PLEASE HELP me with picking a new insurance plan

   Mario Rodriguez replied to deniseS's topic in General Nursing

   I think what the last cuople of responses and what I am trying to tell you is to stay away from the HMO's. PPO's are the way to go I have children and let me tell you picking your oun Dr. really helps and your copays arent that bad. Look at what you...

3. Don't sit there!!

   Mario Rodriguez replied to ThatGuy's topic in Humor

   One time I was retrieving a sanpan from the supply closet and I came out to an older woman looking at me and smiling, I smiled back and said how are you she say sbetter now but youre gonna be pissed. She turns around and dripping down her legs was a...

4. tcu vs twu interview

   Mario Rodriguez replied to zinnia27's topic in CRNA

   Interviewing is not as hard as we make it. Be yourself they want you just as much as you want in. Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Prepare yourself with someone you know that can ask you pertinent questions. Getting your masters is no little task either....

5. Signing Bonuses!!$$

   Mario Rodriguez replied to domenica's topic in Texas

   Signing bonuses are so common that they even offer them to recruiting firms. WHo then pass them off to nurses who give referral bonuses to nurses for certain positions. PICU and NICU position mainly since the demand for them is so high.

6. Chillin'

   Mario Rodriguez replied to mary761's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, Would you happen to know anyone in NICU.

7. What does your post name reflect about you?

   Mario Rodriguez replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I guess I just wanted to let everyone know who I am the easy way I can be very creative when I have to be but I just felt it was easier to register this way.

8. pay scales

   Mario Rodriguez replied to RKDarnell's topic in General Students

   I know of a company that has positions open all over the Us and they are negotiating decent wages for their hires. They are always looking for PICU and NICU nurses I guess with that excellent level of care you guys give lends to the demand for you. ...

9. Anyone else with a spouse that's NOT on board?

   Mario Rodriguez replied to mitchsmom's topic in General Students

   men dont get mad but. When i decided to go to school I was working the graveyard shift and I would get off work go to school get out at 11:30 head home watch my daughter till she arrived then sleep. If I would have kept on that course I would have ...

10. pay scales

    Mario Rodriguez replied to RKDarnell's topic in General Students

    the pay wont make you happy its gotta be the location and vocation. Search for what you love cause you wont be happy till you a home that you love to go to.

11. Anyone with MSN or Faststaff?

    Mario Rodriguez replied to wishy's topic in Travel

    Hello, well as much as I know is probably not enough, but there is something you can do. Are you stuck on travel? Why arent you looking for a home? Find a recruiter.

12. I'm beginning my job hunt in the D.C./Maryland area, any advice for a new grad?

    Mario Rodriguez replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I know a lot about looking for jobs, but when going to a new city you should generally try to find an agency that is working with a hospital. Recruiters are able to get you into places where your resume doesnt. I used a recruiter down in Los...

13. nursing career info. websites?

    Mario Rodriguez replied to kats's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hello, first time user here but my advice is to find a headhunter and they can let you know a lot about what the hodpitals and hiring supervisors are looking for.

14. nursing career info. websites?

    Mario Rodriguez replied to kats's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, first time user here but my advice is to find a headhunter and they can let you know a lot about what the hodpitals and hiring supervisors are looking for.