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I can't find the reference form to download. Anyone have a link? Thank you!

Mine will be ending soon also. I was told I should get a reference before I leave. Is there a generic form or do I use agency specific? Taking pics and making a scrapbook sounds like a good idea too!

I am debating whether to get a furnished or unfurnished apartment. Seems easier to get furnished of course, but the difference in rent is over $600/month. I understand about picking up some cups and plates at the Goodwill, but what about furniture?...

The air mattress sounds like it could work. Easily portable at least. And I like simple. The quotes I got were at a TX apartment. Furnished did include everything except cable/internet.

I searched and saw only old threads on RV travel. Anyone have an opinion on whether this is a good option considering gas prices and availability of RV camp sites? Also as a single female traveler, are RV sites generally safe? I will be traveling wi...

I hope to be negotiating my first contract soon. I'm wondering which of these details should be discussed first. Location, Housing or Pay. Each will determine whether or not I take an assignment, but I'm not sure when to bring up each topic. Do ...

So after finding a good location, should I ask about pay and housing before I interview? I will be traveling with pets so housing may be an issue. Also, with "regular" jobs, pay isn't really discussed until after an interview so I'm just trying to ...

I had thought about taking whatever stipend they offered for declining company insurance also. Unfortunately, the few companies I have decided to go with charge $9-10 a week for insurance and just don't charge you if you don't take it. No stipend.

How common is the PBDS testing? Should I expect to have to take this at each assignment or is it a rare hospital that requires it? I would like to travel to FL for the winter, is it common there? Also, is this test a universal test or specialty spe...

I also am concerned about traveling across the country and failing a test. I know my stuff, but that is some pressure! I wonder if a company would help you get back home. More questions for the recruiters. I would just rather avoid this test if p...

Is that negativity just in certain parts of TX or is it found alll over? Are there areas to avoid? Please tell me there's at least a few good points about TX as it is close to home for me and I had hoped to be able to take a few jobs there.

If you google "what to ask travel nursing company" or something like that, you will get an idea of the questions you should be asking. Also sign up on PanTravelers if you haven't already. Its free and has lots of resources. I had to use my specia...

Is that per diem for housing and meals? I am also trying to compare numbers. Seeing such a low hourly offered to me is scary. For me it's hard to include the nontaxable as income as I know it will be spent on housing. PanTravelers is a great reso...

I also understand that you have to work when you're at home at your "tax home". Is there an amount you need to work, or make, to have it still considered tax home? My tax home would be about 70 miles from my home workplace when not traveling. Does...

I have been searching for info on health insurance while traveling. I have only seen American Mobile/NursesRx show that they provide insurance for up to 30 days between assignments. Are there others? I am concerned about not being covered, but stil...

So my choices would be to pay for my insurance all the time, or pay for COBRA when I'm not working. Seems the COBRA choice would be cheaper? I'll have to look into that more. Do companies generally give you an insurance stipend if you pay for yo...

What agency are you using?

Does anyone know of a website that will show me some basic or commonly used medical terms/phrases in sign language. I post this in the patient safety forum because I believe this is a safety issue. If we cannot communicate at all with our patient, ...

They are using medication aides in my state. The rules are very specific regarding what they can and cannot do. They only pass pills, they don't do any treatments or mess with tubes and such. No narcotics either. This is leaving the LPNs more tim...