antona

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1. How much are you working?

   antona replied to 7starbuck7's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I am working three 12's, taking two or three graduate classes a semester and have 3 children still left at home. The youngest is a three year old. I am at the end of my second year, half way there. I...

2. Which specialty?

   antona replied to photobug85's topic in Travel

   The most important thing is to find a specialty that you will enjoy. And remember, most NICU's are located in larger cities, though not always. You are most likely not going to be in a romote area as...

3. Which specialty?

   antona replied to photobug85's topic in Travel

   I have been a NICU traveler for three years. I have had no problems finding assignments. My advice to you is to pick a specialty that you will

4. Does a travel position like THIS exist??

   antona replied to Snowshooz's topic in Travel

   Medical Solutions is posting a part time position right now for MO. Plus I know some people just work three to six months out of the year traveling and vacation or "retire" the rest. Faststaff is a...

5. nurse licensure compact

   antona replied to greenbird's topic in General Nursing

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6. feeling overwhelmed by recruiters -need advice from experienced travelers

   antona replied to lannisz's topic in Travel

   Go to Delphi Forums and check out the reviews of the different companies under the travel nursing forum. I am currently with RNNetwork and have no complaints. Compare the different companies and...

7. Introduction to Statistics Dilemma

   antona replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Thanks so much for the info on the classes. I haven't ordered my books yet. I'm going out of town on Wednesday for one week and didn't want them to come while I am gone. I guess I need to call and see...

8. Introduction to Statistics Dilemma

   antona replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

   So sorry about your health. I hope everything works out. We'll have to stay in touch. I am starting the PNP program at Mizzou this fall. I elected to take the Statistics class the first semester....

9. water or ns

   antona posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   When I was trained at a NICU they said never flush the NG tube with water, always use air. Now I am working at a CICU where because of the drugs, sometimes it is necessary to flush. So I figured,...

10. Want to relocate

    antona replied to potentialnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated about 5 yrs ago from Southeast Missouri State University. I enjoyed the school and the program. We only had two clinical days per week. I had six kids still at home when I went through....

11. Want to relocate

    antona replied to potentialnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO I believe is cheaper than the St. Louis schools. Small town

12. Tax information for travelers

    antona replied to Buford 1's topic in Travel

    From what I have heard: As far as the fed gov is concerned, you can stay in one area for 365 days and still have it be considered a temp position. Calif may consider you a resident after 6 mths...

13. Does anyone have small kids and travel?

    antona replied to Karmello18's topic in Travel

    My husband does babysit. He had a part time job during one assignment that worked around my schedule. My 15 yo is homeschooled. My 13 yo was homeschooled but this assignment she is in public...

14. new and looking @ Cross country, PPR, RNN

    antona replied to pedsrn8's topic in Travel

    I've worked for RNNetwork for a year and a half. Excellent ins., great housing, good pay, double time for overtime. No

15. Does anyone have small kids and travel?

    antona replied to Karmello18's topic in Travel

    I travel with my husband and three kids. My youngest is 20 mths. We've been traveling since she was 3