Medic15251

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  1. Want to get away from the bedside

    Medic15251 replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

    With your BSN you could probably find a research rn position. Have you considered going back to school? You are just 2-3 short years away from your masters. You could do teaching, mgmt, NP,

  2. Problems with Intelistaf/MSN

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Travel

    Has anyone else been having issues with customer service, payroll, or benefits since the merger? I am seriously considering switching

  3. Travel Nursing

    Medic15251 replied to ailailuj44's topic in Travel

    You are assuming that all the higher paying jobs want 2-3 years experience. This is not the case. In fact, many of the higher paying jobs are less selective because they have an immediate need. An...

  4. Travel Nursing

    Medic15251 replied to ailailuj44's topic in Travel

    Let me clarify. For the jobs the traveler with one year of experience that he/she is qualified for, pay is not affected. My point was that you are not paid extra in traveling for each year of...

  5. Travel Nursing

    Medic15251 replied to ailailuj44's topic in Travel

    I agree that there are lots of assignments and companies for those with one year of experience, however I disagree that pay is affected. Experience will make you look more favorable to a potential...

  6. Driving and Travel Assignments

    Medic15251 replied to jellybeanmead's topic in Travel

    Curious. How do you get back all the expenses of

  7. Driving and Travel Assignments

    Medic15251 replied to jellybeanmead's topic in Travel

    I agree. I would drive out. Is there something wrong with your car? New cars break down just like older ones. Have your car checked out before you go on the trip. I have driven my 96 vehicle out...

  8. Passed Health Differences Across the Life Span 1

    Medic15251 replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I made the mistake of paying a lot of money for a publishing company. Some of their study guides are stand alone and some use a textbook as well. I would recommend trying to buy them used on ebay....

  9. Passed Health Differences Across the Life Span 1

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got an A! Only four more classes to go. I have been using the distance learning systems study guides (they are ok). I have found yahoo excelsior groups very helpful and also get motivation and...

  10. Passed Health Differences Across the Life Span 1

    Medic15251 replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here are some things I would focus on: Know basic lab values and abg's emphysema, copd, asthma heart failure right vs left know basics about cardiac and resp meds risk factors, s/s for certain...

  11. Overtime question

    Medic15251 replied to OR-SPEC's topic in Travel

    If you intend to do regular overtime shifts, you would come out ahead to take the higher rate of pay even though more of it is taxed. If you don't plan on doing a lot of overtime, you would make more...

  12. Travel Reimbursements

    Medic15251 replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Only if you have enough deductions to itemize. Also, it should be noted that when you make an itemized deduction you are trading a dollar for a quarter. For every dollar you spend on travel items...

  13. Travel Reimbursements

    Medic15251 replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    If you don't like your benefits with your current company then you could always look elsewhere. A travel reimbursement is just a small part of the pay package. Why did you agree to take the...

  14. Confusion on housing stipend

    Medic15251 replied to BrandiannRN's topic in Travel

    That would be a mistake if you actually do have a tax home. You would basically be throwing money away each month. The above poster mentioned paying your mom the rent then your mom paying you back....

  15. Advice on Health Differences Across the Lifespan 1 (NC4)

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently studying for it. The cardio and resp sections seem like a lot of review stuff from medic school. How was this test for

  16. egistering a new car while on assignment

    Medic15251 replied to travelinjones's topic in Travel

    I ran into this same problem in Washington state. My tax home is MO. In MO they require you to have an inspection by a MO certified inspector before you can register it. Since there aren't any MO...

  17. Would like to hear some personal testimonies

    Medic15251 replied to Ashes's topic in Travel

    I would disagree. Traveling to pay off debt is a great idea. The two ways to pay off debt are to increase income and decrease expenses. Traveling offers the opportunity for most to do both. There...

  18. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

    Medic15251 replied to surething1's topic in Travel

    First, you should know that I am not a CPA. I would suggest consulting with one familiar with travel nurses. I do think that paying your parents a "reasonable" rent is a great idea to create a...

  19. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

    Medic15251 replied to surething1's topic in Travel

    No. It's not a strike. The facility just has immediate needs and has had trouble filling the travel job. If you are interested, US Nursing staffs

  20. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

    Medic15251 replied to surething1's topic in Travel

    I would disagree. They are out there. You just have to look around. I am heading to a Midwestern state for $49.50 an hour plus furnished housing and all the other normal benefits. Two words:...

  21. SW Missouri?

    Medic15251 replied to rachelgp's topic in Travel

    The Ozarks are a beautiful place to live. Springfield is a nice sized town. The only down sides I can think of are the summers are very hot and humid and it's also in the bible belt with little...

  22. Clep humanities

    Medic15251 replied to morenenuf's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took it a while back. It was heavy on Shakespeare, American literature (you needed to know about the author, what time period, and the plot), and at the end it showed about 10 pictures of artwork...

  23. Passed EoNC Health Differences!

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed today! I have all my general ed classes done and now two nursing classes down. Starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. It's nice once the momentum gets going. To everyone taking...

  24. Travel Nursing and BONUSES

    Medic15251 replied to ummwhome's topic in Travel

    Travel companies basically have a pot of money available to you. There are a number of ways it can be distributed to you. You can negotiate a sign on and/or completion bonus but those dollars will...

  25. Passed EoNC Health Differences!

    Medic15251 replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go to my EC and log in. Scroll down and look on right side of page for content guides. Pick which ones you need. If you are having trouble you can call EC and they can send them via snail