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  1. Thinking about traveling...got advice?

    rncopper replied to scrubs's topic in Travel

    I have never felt that I was housed in a "bad" neighborhood on any of my assignments (I have been traveling almost 3 years now). In fact, some of the places, I don't think I could even afford if I...

  2. How about salery info for travelling nurses?

    rncopper replied to Soonstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Salaries really depend on where in the country the assignment is and which company you go with. The south seems to be particularly low in terms of salary. CA is paying well these days (mainly because...

  3. licensure fees

    rncopper replied to czzz's topic in Agency Nurses

    Joun: Couple of questions: Are you a foreign trained nurse? Do you have a California license? I am not sure if you are foreign trained how it would impact getting a license by endorsement. But,...

  4. Ban on Ephedra

    rncopper replied to iliel's topic in General Nursing

    It is ABOUT time that the government banned this crap! Unfortunately, after the government looked in '94 and again in ~2000 to ban it, they ONLY did it AFTER a well publicized death of a PROFESSIONAL...

  5. Question???

    rncopper replied to BIGCITY's topic in Arizona Nursing

    In Tucson, you have 2 choices (I don't think there are others: Pima Community College or the University of Arizona. I graduated from the University of Arizona in 1993. At that time, it was one of the...

  6. licensure fees

    rncopper replied to czzz's topic in Agency Nurses

    A lot of states grant temp licenses. The only catch is that you have to pay for it AND the regular license! Temps usually cost ~$25 extra. Some states give you a choice whether to "buy" the...

  7. State By State Regulations

    rncopper replied to NYCAT's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Registered Nurses all take the same test: the NCLEX. It is the same test no matter where you take it (it changes periodically). If you "take" NCLEX in NY, but are going to be working in CT, you...

  8. Are you stuck inside while it is snowing outside???

    rncopper posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, the snow has made it up here in NH!!! OH, HOW I LOVE SNOW!!!!!!:chuckle If you are in the middle of this "Noreaster", what will you be doing today?????? ;) For me: keeping warm, cleaning...

  9. Travel vs Agency nursing

    rncopper replied to tukoo's topic in Travel

    THANK YOU, Bellehill, for the

  10. Travel vs Agency nursing

    rncopper replied to tukoo's topic in Travel

    You would be surprised how much I can see in 13 weeks! Plus, I love nocs; HATE days! Work 3 days a week; tourist the other 4! And I try very hard to do 6 on, 8 off. Perfect for sight seeing!! (And...

  11. Travel vs Agency nursing

    rncopper replied to tukoo's topic in Travel

    No, no fighting. Since the truth CAN be heard, we REAL travelers know, and live, the truth everyday on our 13 week assignments!!! By the way, just because travelers only work at an assignment for 13...

  12. Travel vs Agency nursing

    rncopper replied to tukoo's topic in Travel

    I agree with the statement that you need very good skills to become a travel nurse. BUT...........I very much disagree with the rest of LadyNASDAQ's reply! I have traveled for over 2.5 years; been at...

  13. Anyone willing to answer a few questions about being a RN. (i'm in High School)

    rncopper replied to SHS04''s topic in General Nursing

    You can pm me! Or email me. I have been a RN for over 10 years.

  14. Travel vs Agency nursing

    rncopper replied to tukoo's topic in Travel

    Hi! Most people do make a distinction between travel nursing and agency. Travel nursing involves (usually) going to a different location than where you normally live and take an assignment for a...

  15. travel RN, for me?

    rncopper replied to ellie123's topic in Travel

    If you decide to travel, Good Luck to You :) and Welcome to the Wonderful World of Travel Nursing!!!! Pros: Not getting involved the politics of the facility. If you don't like the facility, you are...

  16. Not everyone cut out for nursing.

    rncopper replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Students

    I have been interested in reading the responses to this thread. I actually thought I would have been "tarred and feather" after my especially long reply! Giving support to someone who is having the...

  17. Not everyone cut out for nursing.

    rncopper replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Students

    I think you bring up a valid point(s). I have read here on this forum from nursing students who: have failed the NCLEX once and sometimes twice, who are doubting whether they even LIKE what they...

  18. OK, who's working this Thanksgiving?

    rncopper replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am working tonight and Thanksgiving noc. We do self scheduling so I guess I did it to myself. Though, I am away from my family, so it will keep me busy! PLUS DOUBLE OT!!! :rotfl: Also...

  19. Will travel nursing ever be done away with?

    rncopper replied to skybirdrising's topic in Travel

    I do not think that travel nursing will ever disappear! There are some companies out there (some as different names now) that have been around for over 25 years! Facilites ALWAYS will send down the...

  20. Working the night shift

    rncopper replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all, let me tell you I have ALWAYS been a noc person! I just finished 3 day shifts in a row! I feel like I have been hit by a Mac truck! I can do 7 or more night shifts in a row, and not be...

  21. Dual lumen PICC lines

    rncopper replied to Lynn Ran's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At the last 3 assignments I have been at, they have stopped using heparin for flushes on PICC's. Only NS now. Not sure of the rationale; there must be some new research out there. Have not had a...

  22. emtala question

    rncopper replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    If he was actually DC'd from your facility, then your call to the detox was essentially a "courteousy" call. No MD to MD transfer! End of story!!! BUT, did you send TRANSFER papers? Different...

  23. Question about I&O

    rncopper replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    If my IV meds are given thru the pump, they are already in the final "total" when I clear my pump at shifts end. Therefore, they are included. If I give an IV med NOT on the pump, I add the amount...

  24. Safe Staffing Ratios too?

    rncopper replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    OOOOOH! Interesting! "The Terminator" may have just put nursing in CA back a notch!!! This will be interesting to see what some CA nurses say! ANYONE WORKING IN CA OUT THERE????

  25. Seeking Advice from Traveling Nurses

    rncopper replied to live4today's topic in Travel

    I have been with RN Network over 2 and 1/2 years, same recruiter. I have been VERY happy. Give my recruiter a call (Kelly D'Angelo 888-291-9580) and see what she says! There are so many companies...