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  1. Please Reply- NCLEX and the need for Ativan

    I moved your Thread to the NCLEX Forum. Good luck to you and let us know how you make
  2. Career Opportunities for Holistic Nurses

    Thanks for the update Agnus. How did you get the updated books? I have used, I think it was, buy dot com for texts. Were you able to get the SPN # through their assigned
  3. Is anyone else totally frustrated with CO nursing?

    Referring to Colorado Springs area: Yes, they do. I do not know which ones do. I do know NurseFinders and Critical Nurse Staffing has contracts in the area. Try a search on google for their website...
  4. Wages for Tripler in Hawaii

    Try a google search for Hospital Support. $ 17.00 an hour is way too low. I have heard Hawaii is low because of of COLA (cost of living allowance) but it is more like $27.00. Good luck to you and let...
  5. help...first assignment

    I am sorry this is going on for you. If it is something you cannot live with for 12 more weeks, while I have had similar interactions like this (they are rare), no one can walk your walk but you. I...
  6. My first assignment...wish me luck guys!!!

    I am sure you will get lots of advice. Make sure you take the time to get to know the area and make it a memorable experience. Pack your
  7. On my way!!!

    staff reminder to posters: please be careful about posting very private and very specific information on this international website. facilities, co-workers, apartment owners, lurkers, and worse can...
  8. They sent my file out twice...

    Bad... really bad... some facilities will cancel you for that reason alone. Some do not care. I always tell an Agency, in writing, they do not have permission to submit me without my written...
  9. CNA as an Entrepreneur... is is possible?

    For ideas on Home Care Management, which is what you sound like you are after, check in with the CNA Forum, here on AllNurses (see links in my signature line for that Link to the CNA Forum). Good luck...
  10. CNA as an Entrepreneur... is is possible?

    The age long question is: Is it possible to be a Nurse and an Entrepreneur? Yes, it is possible with a lot of effort. Always, start with a Business Plan. Please see the Sticky, here on AllNurses,...
  11. Aquent healthcare....

    I have not had this happen but have heard of it. Why anyone would need a contract like "that" is beyond me in this day of Nurses being the marketable product that is sought after. I am sorry this has...
  12. McKesson Job Opportunity

    Thanks Erin, fine
  13. Would like to volunteer

    Again, speak to some of the Hospitals in your area. I am a volunteer at one. I signed up, told them what I had in mind, they had me do "whatever" (mostly housekeeping). I called the volunteer office,...
  14. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

    I am sorry that happened to you. Things do happen for a reason and I bet something better is going to come of
  15. independent contract worker as an RN

    Exactly.
  16. agency nurse and resume

    Did it
  17. agency nurse and resume

    Let's try this: I have not used this feature in a while so... let me know if you can not access it. You must have word to pull it up from the attachment. Good l.uck to you. Professional Resume...
  18. agency nurse and resume

    Please post any samples here. You can do it as an attachment. If you need help with attaching, say, a Word document, let me know and I will help with
  19. Oct VMI course in Vegas?

    I understand and respect your decision, totally. The forces were with me on this. It just fell into place. I hope that means it is a great thing to do. I am so
  20. Oct VMI course in Vegas?

    tnbutterfly: I wish you were going. It would be great to meet and have dinner and study together. I have a feelling, our paths will cross,
  21. Oct VMI course in Vegas?

    I would not mind sharing the two bed hotel room with someone to share costs.. Maybe I will connect with someone via
  22. Oct VMI course in Vegas?

    Well siri, I did it. I booked the reservation. I am not sure if I will be driving down to las Vegas (9 hours from home) or some other method. I may just take the bus (also 9 hours)... Let's just say,...
  23. Is anyone else totally frustrated with CO nursing?

    los cientos' (I feel your pain). How to shift the power? That is the question I always ask. For me, it has been through subcontracting, as a Vendor, with facilities directly and through Agencies as a...
  24. Is anyone else totally frustrated with CO nursing?

    Facilities, as I have heard it, are interested in controlling, particularly, Nursing Salaries for we are the largest employee of the facility. Correct me if I am wrong as I am going on here say....
  25. new grad travel nurse??

    Glad to hear that. Unfortunately, you will run across those Agencies that will do anything to make a dollar. Run... far, far, away from those who will hire you and send you "wherever you are silly...