NurseguyFL

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  1. travel nursing questions

    NurseguyFL replied to mistydave's topic in Travel

    Yes, but you should be aware that if you do local travel you may not be eligible for some of the benefits of travel nursing, per IRS rules. This is usually the case with tax-free per diem allowances...

  2. Is there any way out??

    NurseguyFL replied to lorster's topic in Travel

    Lorster, I'm very happy to see that things are now working out well for you. I have always believed that one should go into everything with an open mind because you can't ever be sure exactly how...

  3. Rental cars when traveling/ room mates

    NurseguyFL replied to cruisernurse's topic in Travel

    Okies suggestion is a good one, if you can find an arrangement like that. My first preference is to fly and rent because its much more convenient than driving on the highways for two or three days,...

  4. Is it professional??????????

    NurseguyFL replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. If you go to live and work in other countries they require that you learn their language and live according to their rules. The US is probably the only country where people can come to, for...

  5. rates are so confusing!

    NurseguyFL replied to cruisernurse's topic in Travel

    I agree it sometimes seems confusing, which is the reason you have to get out a pen and a piece of paper and work the math so you can determine for yourself which route leads to the most money in your...

  6. Newbie need information about California Assignments and travel agencies

    NurseguyFL replied to JoeB1047's topic in Travel

    I haven't worked with Travelmax as a traveler but I worked with their registry affiliate (Maxim). They tend to pay a couple $$ lower than the competition but if you ask for more you can get it. Never...

  7. I need your help

    NurseguyFL replied to rodggang's topic in Travel

    I've never heard of this. Normally, the recruiter asks you for a time when you will be available to do the interview then they set things up for the nurse manager to call you. I would consider it...

  8. My First Assignment starts in less than 3 Weeks!

    NurseguyFL replied to kenesha212002's topic in Travel

    Kenesha, Even experienced travelers never know exactly what they're going to meet up with when they travel to new location, so I would say that a little anxiety is normal. You have to go into it with...

  9. Medical Solutions question, please help

    NurseguyFL replied to carebearRN's topic in Travel

    Its actually not too bad, IF all of the per diem and misc. exp money that you will be getting is tax-free. I don't know what if any state taxes apply in Arizona, but if you add everything up at the...

  10. Contract Addendums

    NurseguyFL replied to Medic15251's topic in Travel

    What the recruiter is telling you is foolishness. A contract can be modified at any time, as long as both parties agree to the change. An email with the manager's name on it will not do. They need to...

  11. nursing salaries in florida

    NurseguyFL replied to micheboo97's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just came back to Florida after completing a travel assignment, and I'm realizing that I would have done much better (financially) if I had stayed here and worked a direct seasonal contract with one...

  12. Priority Nursing Action Question HELP!!

    NurseguyFL replied to jayjaykay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Chest pain protocol is that you would put O2 on the patient first. Chest pain r/t ACS is a circulatory issue because it results from blockage of the coronary arteries. However, it is hypoxic injury to...

  13. CVOR in South Florida

    NurseguyFL replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Florida Nursing

    This thread is old, but just in case you are still interested.. Hearts are big business in South Florida now. Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale has a relatively new unit that...

  14. Priority Nursing Action Question HELP!!

    NurseguyFL replied to jayjaykay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, and oxygen is a part of

  15. Advice on career change?

    NurseguyFL replied to TDS2n's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You were originally a pre-med student so its reasonable to assume that you really wanted to work in healthcare in the first place. But, what do you really want, to become a nurse or to become a...

  16. Priority Nursing Action Question HELP!!

    NurseguyFL replied to jayjaykay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You did great!:nuke: The M =

  17. Priority Nursing Action Question HELP!!

    NurseguyFL replied to jayjaykay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would not choose pain meds as the primary intervention for that patient, for the reason already stated by Jolie. The question and answer options would be worded differently if the examiners were...

  18. Having a boyfriend while in nursing school....

    NurseguyFL replied to sheridan3456's topic in General Students

    As a guy, I have something to say about this. I am certainly not an anti-romantic, but it shouldn't matter if this boyfriend of yours is the 'right' man or not. This is YOUR career and YOUR future...

  19. Staffing ratios

    NurseguyFL replied to PHM's topic in Florida Nursing

    Phil, This issue has been discussed extensively in many nursing journals, conferences, etc. It may not always appear that way though because of the way in which the issues are usually approached. Even...

  20. Confused by it all

    NurseguyFL replied to ertravelrn's topic in Travel

    According to your post, you will be making $1180 per week (which is $4720 per month), and $23 per hour, which works out to $828 per week. If you'll be doing 3-12s, this computes to a monthly of $3312,...

  21. Has this happened to you?

    NurseguyFL replied to Cardiolyte's topic in Travel

    That is unacceptable. Sounds to me like they took advantage of you because they know you're new. If the recruiter made a "mistake" there's no reason you should have to pay for it. Next time, don't...

  22. need help with travel experience

    NurseguyFL replied to jennbn's topic in Travel

    OkieICU is right. You don't have to do med surg nursing before going into the unit. Most people who insist on this claim that you need to get basic med surg skills down before going into a higher...

  23. When to search for next assignment

    NurseguyFL replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in Travel

    Around 4 weeks from the end date of your current contract is a good time to start looking, which is where you are now. Update your resume with your latest assignment and get it out to a few agencies...

  24. need help with travel experience

    NurseguyFL replied to jennbn's topic in Travel

    If you plan to work in ICU as a traveler then that is where you should get your professional nursing experience. Most reputable travel companies won't send you on ICU assignments unless you have at...

  25. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    NurseguyFL replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hated every moment of it. Couldn't wait for it to end. I met some cool people who are still close friends of mine years later, and some of the instructors were very cool, too. It was the gruelling...