SCGreywolf

SCGreywolf

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  1. traveler n need of advice asap

    SCGreywolf replied to wbeth74's topic in Travel

    I apologize, you're right. I had heard that AMN was bidding to purchase CC but I guess it didn't go through. Still doesn't matter...I won't travel with EITHER of them. Both put their hospital...

  2. Has anyone taken online icu exam for travel requirement?

    SCGreywolf replied to readysetgo's topic in Travel

    I am in Albuquerque at Lovelace downtown. It's been a great assignment so far (with 18 days to go). However, I have heard complaints from the travelers at Lovelace-Gibson and West Mesa about the way...

  3. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    SCGreywolf replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    To all the folks out there that are worried about age discrimination. I am 60 years old, traveling for a living, work ICU. I have my MSN AND an MBA. I have been turned down for assignments after the...

  4. traveler n need of advice asap

    SCGreywolf replied to wbeth74's topic in Travel

    My 1st assignment was with the same company you are with now. I had several hair raising moments with them and it took several weeks to smooth out. If you want more money - you can go with a rapid...

  5. Has anyone taken online icu exam for travel requirement?

    SCGreywolf replied to readysetgo's topic in Travel

    I am currently with Nurse Choice and am QUITE satisfied with them. (Unlike some of their sister companies under the AMN umbrella). I am an ICU nurse currently in NM and had to jump through the same...

  6. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    SCGreywolf replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the way you do it. (And I'm doing as we write). Find a GOOD travel agency, take a contract like I did at 38 an hour, work like mad for 8 weeks....then go home for two weeks or so...OR take a...

  7. Is age a factor for travel?

    SCGreywolf replied to Puff RN's topic in Travel

    There is no such thing as "too old to travel". I'm 60 now and back on the road. Maybe I take my time cleaning a patient or talking to them while I provide care...guess what, the patients all enjoy...

  8. Is 50 Too Old

    SCGreywolf replied to mccordd's topic in Travel

    Hey, I tend to resent that question. Since when is 50 old? I'm 60 and just went back on the road for the money and the fun. I hold my own QUITE well with the young whippersnappers that think they...

  9. question about subsidy and taxes

    SCGreywolf replied to angelamarieRN's topic in Travel

    Ok, first and foremost, I AM NOT A CPA. That being said, here goes. First, research the going per diem rate for your area on the IRS site. You CAN deduct either that rate or what you pay...whichever...

  10. taking advantage?

    SCGreywolf replied to diffymetoo's topic in Travel

    There is NO way I would accept a rate that low. I'm signed with three agencies and I was offered a night 12 hr in ICU at the Univ. (for 34 an hour). No bonus but I won't be paying 45% rate to IRS...

  11. In need of input from experienced travel RNs

    SCGreywolf replied to oliviacunolo's topic in Travel

    Evadetigre, Go to Healthcare Traveler magazine website. Sign up ... it's free. The search their site..oe of the links is to their jobs page. They list about 35 agencies with the links. Nice thing...

  12. Caribean nursing

    SCGreywolf replied to bell47's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Fair warning. The islands are a LOT different than stateside nursing. Be prepared for 1. "laid-back" attitude (read that as don't give a *****, 2. Lack of supplies or available when you need them,...

  13. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    SCGreywolf replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's amazing thatANY of us EC grads lived through the clinical exams. I think that was probably the highest stress level I have ever attained without being shot at. And I passed on the first try...

  14. Background/Credit Check, Bankruptcy

    SCGreywolf replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess what they want to know is if you're going to steal their narcotic box and sell it on the street to pay your bills. Really though, it used to be a measure of your responsibility. Now, it's...

  15. What should I expect to see in LTC?

    SCGreywolf replied to nsnina's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I really don't know what we would do without the CNA. Peri care? Just do it with professionalism and do it to the best of your ability. Poor peri care ends up VERY quickly as infection. As far...

  16. new grad er positions??

    SCGreywolf replied to snk's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I went from school to the ER.....but I had been an Army medic and paramedic for more years than I care to remember and it was still hard to do. I strongly suggest you go and get a year's experience...

  17. When do you plan to retire?

    SCGreywolf replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 60 and going back to traveling. Not so much the money but more to get away from where I've been the last 10 years or so. Retire? Just when I can't do it anymore. I see me doddering down the...

  18. Assignment Nightmare

    SCGreywolf replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    Which agency are you with? I'm about to go back to travel nursing after 10 years at home and there are sooooo many out there now. Some of the ones that were horrible seemed to have cleaned up their...

  19. Relocating to North Carolina/ South Carolina

    SCGreywolf replied to Pippa258's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I currently live in the Greenville, SC area but have worked at Mission. It is an excellent hospital but like all large faciliities takes advantage of it's nurses. I don't know what area of the...