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  1. Nursing is my oyster...now where to live

    military spouse replied to NO1_2NV's topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiosity, do you have an apartment or stay in a hotel? I've often wondered how people manage that. When I lived in AZ, I did know of some people that maintained places in Tucson and drove up...

  2. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    military spouse replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I LOVE per-diem. Switched to it from a PT position at my last job and work per-diem at my new job (different state). I submit which days I am willing to work (I prefer Tues and Wed.) and I...

  3. Montgomery anyone???

    military spouse replied to dosamigos76's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hi Cheryl, I'm glad to hear that you are doing well. I've thought of you and used your story (NM to Dothan, AL) as a deterrent to moving back to Dothan. I still do get tempted, but I remember your...

  4. Saginaw, TX info, please!

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the info and link!! That is so neat. I had no idea there was public transportation in that

  5. How to fund a RN-MSN education

    military spouse replied to mazzini148's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow! I'm in shock over the total cost. Please be careful spending that kind of money. What if you spend a semester there and realize it just isn't what you want to do? Before I became a nurse, I...

  6. Saginaw, TX info, please!

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow!! I had no idea there was a train to Dallas. Does it run frequently? Is it expensive? Safe? Is there parking at the train station in Richland Hills? Is sounds fantastic!! Thank you,

  7. Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    military spouse replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    Our place hires all types. We have some naturally attractive nurses (stereotypical young and blond), middle-aged nurses, older nurses, and some nurses who dress in uniforms that are a bit too...

  8. 7/70 Scheduling-Anyone have experience?

    military spouse replied to Bellatrix's topic in General Nursing

    Two 12's in a row or four 8's in a row is my limit. I can't imagine working 7 days in a row!!!!!!! I would imagine you would spend your first day off resting and your last day off sitting around...

  9. how do i max my income as new grad

    military spouse replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    When we lived in SE Alabama, our property taxes were under $300/yr for a new house and trash pick-up twice weekly was free:roll Boy, it makes PA seem

  10. Excelsior College MSN

    military spouse posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, Anyone out there working on their MSN from Excelsior? I would love to know what the classes, tests, papers are like! How does in compare to UOP? I took one class at UOP, but wasn't...

  11. Excelsior College MSN

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi everyone, Thanks for the responses, they've been

  12. Federal Bureau of Prisons

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    Thank you so much for all the info!!!!!!! I really appreciate it. After a day like today, corrections seems like the most horrible job in the world:lol2: Most of the time I really enjoy it,...

  13. Federal Bureau of Prisons

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    Thanks so much for the info! I THINK I applied today, but the app never asked about current or prior employment and education. It did say "Thank you for applying." It really was less of an...

  14. Saginaw, TX info, please!

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the responses. We're still trying to figure out if the area would lower our living expenses enough to justify the move. It is such a hard decision--wish we had moved there last...

  15. Did anyone go to Hagerstown CC?

    military spouse replied to JNEB's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello, We have been living here for just over a year now and I really like it. I'm working close to Sharpsburg and really like my job. When we first got here, I really didn't want to stay but now I...

  16. West Texas Hospice???

    military spouse replied to purplesdk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I was employed by Odyssey Healthcare in El Paso, TX a few years back. We had an awesome mgt. team and my coworkers were all great. I remember it fondly as one of my best jobs. Shortly after I...

  17. Las Cruces

    military spouse replied to rngold's topic in General Nursing

    It is funny that you mention the Mexico/NEW Mexico thing. When I lived in El Paso, I had a coworker that lived in New Mexico, but always referred to it as "Mexico." It took me a long time to realize...

  18. Saginaw, TX info, please!

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh yeah.......Wanted to ask about property taxes and utilities. Do they vary quite a bit based on location? We currently live in a $231,000 house, property taxes are about $2700 yr, state and local...

  19. El Paso/Las Cruces?

    military spouse replied to saguaro13's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just wanted to agree that Las Cruces is a great place. Our favorite restaurant is there, Andale, and we used to go up there all the time and enjoy their beautiful patio and great green chile chees...

  20. El Paso/Las Cruces?

    military spouse replied to saguaro13's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello, I lived in El Paso from approx. 2001-2004. I really liked it. We lived on the West side off Redd Rd. and at the time houses were very inexpensive. We lived in a new house and the price was...

  21. How is working PRN?

    military spouse replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Being an LPN might limit you just a bit in the hospitals. Some places, like where I just came from, would prefer an RN but were very happy to hire an LPN. There were small differences such as...

  22. How is working PRN?

    military spouse replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think many new grads do begin in LTC. I worked my last year of nursing school as an LPN in a SNF and learned soooo much. I also worked as an RN in a deficiency-free SNF, where we had med aides,...

  23. How is working PRN?

    military spouse replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello! I've usually started out part or full-time and then switched to prn Do you need benefits? If not, prn might be perfect for you! The majority of places that I've worked have had so many hours...

  24. Is it really possible??

    military spouse replied to taapple's topic in Government, Military

    I've known several people to work as GS4--clerks, secretaries, etc. I would NEVER work as a GS4 as an RN. I interviewed for a position in GA that was a GS 9 or 10. I decided during my interview...

  25. Tell all about Arkansas!

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a great place! I certainly appreciate all of your opinions. I'm impressed by the COL, yet there seems to be jobs. We always thought we would move to AL (hubby was stationed there...