I always check them out online, get to know the hospital. I ask questions about the unit, staff, equiptment and charting systems, orientation length and if there are any tests to take. I also ask my...
jlynn325 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nursing Career
I chose "Yes, if you cant take it another day" because what kind of care are you giving if you cant take it another day? Unprofessional or not, you cant give good care if you are so stressed. I...
I was 20 when I started working as a nurse...and couldnt have imagined traveling then due to the lack of experience. I am now 27, and have been traveling for a year. I wish I would have done it...
Thank you for sharing that...im so glad that I didnt go there! Which hospital are you at in Greenville...thats not too far from where im going next in Newport News, I used to live in VB and often...
jlynn325 replied to TX_Travel_RN's topic in Travel
Most contracts state that the facility as well as you can cancel your contract at any time, for any reason. It sucks to be cancelled, but even when its hard you have to try to remember everything...
jlynn325 replied to Sailingshoes's topic in Travel
If you are interested in a specific hospital and you know your agency has used that facility before and maintains a contract with that hospital, and your agency does not have any current openings...
Try calling the board directly. If you are with an agency they would know best and can put calls into the board to process your application more quickly. Im in the same boat right now with Maryland,...
That sounds awful...i almost took a travel assignment at Sinai...i grew up in a small town in the country (western Pa) with people who think like that lady "Karen G." thinks. I am on assignment in a...
Karen, You should stick to what you know, and that clearly is not the aspects of travel nursing. Travel nursing is not a monopoly. And before you start bringing in legal facts such as that, you...
Traveling can be fun but trying at times too. Alot of places will do what they call "block scheduling" meaning you work 3-12hrs and then go home for the week, that might be helpful if you have little...
For your interview: Always sound upbeat and positve (almost cheezy) on the phone, because remember this is your interview and its via phone, not face to face so the employer cant see how excited you...
Eventhough ive been traveling for awhile, its nice to refresh myself and get new questions before and interview! Thanks... oh and your bathroom story was funny...but so
Yes, I chose to travel for more experience. I had been a nurse for seven years when I chose to travel....and NO we dont get all that money that is paid out. Its sad to see that you think we are not...