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  1. There is no nursing shortage!

    fizz2Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Of course the popular media and thinking may disagree but... I actually heard that from a Hospital CEO and it took me a while to realize he was right, but the complete thought is not finished. There...

  2. Travel Nursing

    fizz2Nurse replied to ailailuj44's topic in Travel

    Well I would respectfully disagree since assignments like the recent ones in Billings that paid in excess of $50 per hour regular time were not open to people with less experience. The were adamant...

  3. Travel Nursing

    fizz2Nurse replied to ailailuj44's topic in Travel

    Lots and lots of places will take you with just a year experience, just be prepared to not have as much discretion in assgnments or make the top pay. Be prepared for it to be very stressful for you...

  4. weekend time off / routine "overtime" questions

    fizz2Nurse replied to hollyhox's topic in General Nursing

    The day off thing is why if I only need one day off... I'll call in sick. Tht doesn't apply anymore because I strictly work agency now but as staff I couldn't get days off even weeks in advance. I...

  5. the RN's appearance

    fizz2Nurse replied to Olli's topic in General Nursing

    For one with the gum, I always have gum.... forbidden or not and keep from chewing it when with a pt. Easy to keep under the tongue. Do you think the pt wants to smell the last drink/instant snack I...

  6. Question for the experienced ER RNs

    fizz2Nurse replied to nursemommyof3's topic in Emergency

    If you want the ER, go to the ER. The floor experience you've had is invaluable but it's always the risks and opportunities you don't take that drag on you later. What if you turn down ER and later...

  7. Show me the money!!!

    fizz2Nurse replied to biteme's topic in Travel

    Where in Wyoming if I may ask? Would love to go Wyo.

  8. Travel Reimbursements

    fizz2Nurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    One thing to add for those who are interested: No, I have not done this but have met some who do and are major proponents of it: This would be incorporating yourself and maximizing your allowable...

  9. Travel Reimbursements

    fizz2Nurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Really you have to remember that what a company offers as reimbursement is one thing but tax rules are another. Let's say you travel 2000 miles round trip for your assignment. The current IRS mileage...

  10. I am loving this...

    fizz2Nurse replied to DisneyDreamin's topic in Correctional

    The floors killed me too... especially with so much walking. Expen$ive but worth it: MBT's More roll, more cushion. First few days makes the new muscles ache. Then I was way

  11. 4get the money what is the nurse patient ratio?

    fizz2Nurse replied to studentmalenurse's topic in New York Nursing

    Somehow I'm missing the idea here. Yup, 1:8 max and I ONLY work night shift, also different acuity - no vents, dedicated RT and lots of other help. The problem with basing a comparison on strictly...

  12. Traveler tax loophole!

    fizz2Nurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Chare: exactly right, but the excess referred to is the excess days of reimbursement. The allowable limit per day is set in IRS publication 1542. If the reimbursement is within that limit - the...

  13. Traveler tax loophole!

    fizz2Nurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

  14. There is no nursing shortage!

    fizz2Nurse replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't go so far as to say you shouldn't have accomplished what you have done. I've met very many good Filipino nurses and I'm sure you can do very well here too. I did say in my post that there...

  15. Traveler tax loophole!

    fizz2Nurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Calcualte the total dollars, remeber to deduct a small amount to cover the employers cost for paying payroll taxes out of the previously untaxed amount and take the whole thing as pay. if the agency...

  16. Traveler tax loophole!

    fizz2Nurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no 'rule of thumb" or set distance. The IRS rule is that it must be REASONABLE that you need the lodging and cannot safely return home, Therefore the lodging is required For example: In many...

  17. Traveler tax loophole!

    fizz2Nurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The agency is cleary giving you some ill advice..... oh sure they can give you the money, but if they don't tax it then you become responsible for the tax. Since you will be driving home every night...

  18. What are pros and cons (no pun intended) correctional nursing?

    fizz2Nurse replied to maximillia's topic in Correctional

    Definitely the pay. The facility I worked at paid DOUBLE that rate that the local hospital paid their RN's, and it was practically unlimited overtime. It was also both easy and challenging. Routine...

  19. 4get the money what is the nurse patient ratio?

    fizz2Nurse replied to studentmalenurse's topic in New York Nursing

    Ah, the thousand dollar question. But frankly, Nurse pt ratio isn't everything. Previous assignment night shift: 1 nurse to 6 pts, no charge, no unit secretary, one aide for 25 pt's, no iv help and...

  20. Testing the waters

    fizz2Nurse replied to Duckyaryj's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you do you probably want to stay away from Cheyenne. The hospital has a very bad reputation and attitude toward its staff. Just my opinion and experience. Wyoming's "problem" if you will is...

  21. RV's anyone???

    fizz2Nurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I'm just going from gut feeling here and a few things I've read, but wouldn't Texas be the best state to be from if: You're a traveler with: 1) a permanent tax home in Texas - not just permanent home...

  22. City/County/Federal hospitals

    fizz2Nurse replied to 4fill's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to public healthcare. The problem is one of accountability. While you listen to all the bandwagon jumpers talk about "Universal" healthcare these facilities have no incentive to be better or...

  23. Corrections travel?

    fizz2Nurse replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Travel

    MSN contracts with PHS (Prison Health Services) a lot and I done an assignment with them. In Washington a company called Cascade Healthcare Staffing staffs for King Cty Jail, Snohomish Cty Jail,...

  24. Contract tips

    fizz2Nurse replied to suzanne4's topic in Travel

    It is also worth noting that there is no "50 mile rule". The IRS only bases the deductability of expenses based upon "reasonable". For example, they may not allow you to deduct a lodging expense when...

  25. Contract tips

    fizz2Nurse replied to suzanne4's topic in Travel

    Uh, then what is the column under LODGING mean in the IRS