MotivatedOne

MotivatedOne

GYN/GON/Med-Surg/Oncology/Tele

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  1. First contract

    MotivatedOne replied to Ombrages's topic in Travel

    I suggest asking your recruiter before submitting you for an assignment if it requires PBDS testing. Try to avoid those assignments in the future as well as any other assignments that have a test that...

  2. looking for my first contract

    MotivatedOne replied to limepopsicles's topic in Travel

    Are you chemo certified? Some, not all oncology travel assignments require chemo certification. Like Swellz suggested, try applying for med/surg/tele positions as well. Most hospitals require at...

  3. Anyone traveling to Austin in March?!

    MotivatedOne replied to blt3535's topic in Travel

    I found an apartment! I've been here since last Friday. I feel like nothing is close. Everything is at least 10 miles away, but I'm in NW Austin. Looking forward to starting next week. Not really...

  4. Any young african american travel nurses?

    MotivatedOne replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    There are a few of us heading to Austin in the next couple of weeks. Im from NC so I didn't have to worry about getting a Texas license since it's a compact state. What part of Texas are you...

  5. Anyone traveling to Austin in March?!

    MotivatedOne replied to blt3535's topic in Travel

    Hi all...EagerOne, I'm actually considering coming to Austin a little earlier prior to the start of my assignment. I'll be working nights so I'd definitely be interested in hanging out. Everyone else,...

  6. Question about switching agencies.

    MotivatedOne posted a topic in Travel

    I was wondering how do you tell your current agency you're taking an assignment with a different agency and stay in good standing with that current agency? My recruiter has been looking for a job for...

  7. Any young african american travel nurses?

    MotivatedOne replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    Try highwayhypodermics dot com. They rank each travel agency based on specific criteria. You can also read reviews of certain agencies from other travel

  8. Any young african american travel nurses?

    MotivatedOne replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    Parallon is one of the top staffing agencies here in Denver, and I know they're in Texas as well. I work with them through a subcontract with my travel agency. Will you be working at multiple...

  9. Anyone traveling to Austin in March?!

    MotivatedOne replied to blt3535's topic in Travel

    I haven't officially accepted the offer but I more than likely will. It's an 8 week assignment from March 3rd til April 27th. This will be my second assignment. I've been in Denver, CO for the past 5...

  10. Any young african american travel nurses?

    MotivatedOne replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    Bliss911, I started traveling after a year of experience. Many told me to wait and at times I wish I had not necessarily because I still have some learning to do but because most hospitals want travel...

  11. Any young african american travel nurses?

    MotivatedOne replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    I'm not sure if 30 is considered young but I'd like to think so. I'm currently finishing up my 1st assignment in Denver, CO. Coming out here from NC was truly an eye opening experience. I work nights...

  12. Extended Stay America?

    MotivatedOne replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Travel

    I'm currently finishing up my first assignment in Denver, CO. I tried looking for housing on CL but I'm not a roommate type of person so I had no luck considering most posts were for rooms for rent. I...

  13. Interested in PACU

    MotivatedOne posted a topic in PACU

    Hi, I'm currently coming up on a year of experience on a Med/Surg unit. I'd like to transition to eventually become a PACU nurse. I was told out of nursing school that I should first get Med/Surg...

  14. Any nurses relocating to Winston Salem/Greensboro this summer?

    MotivatedOne replied to JillyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    High Point is a dead end town. I can't get out of here soon enough. There is absolutely nothing to do here besides shop for furniture. It is however convenient to both WS and Greensboro. Is there any...

  15. Best Travel Companies

    MotivatedOne replied to brookiern's topic in Travel

    I think it's great advice to experience different hospitals on a per diem basis. I try to sign up for open opportunities on different types of units to gain more exposure but it would be nice to...

  16. Best Travel Companies

    MotivatedOne replied to brookiern's topic in Travel

    I hit the ground running as soon I started working as a Nurse. I've been in the healthcare profession since 2007...4.5 years as a NA. This isn't new for me. I work at a level 1 trauma facility so we...

  17. Best Travel Companies

    MotivatedOne replied to brookiern's topic in Travel

    I've recently been speaking with a recruiter from both Cross Country and Aya. I also used highway hypodermics' ratings to choose agencies to apply to. I've yet to start traveling or even be given an...

  18. New to Traveling

    MotivatedOne posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, I'm interested in traveling after a year and half of experience on a MedSurg/Gyn Onc floor. I was wondering what qualities should I look for in a recruiter and what companies hire Nurses with less...

  19. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    MotivatedOne replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm assuming your state does not participate in quick results! If you've received the good pop-up, I think it's safe to say that you've passed. Unfortunately you'll have to either wait until you're...

  20. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    MotivatedOne replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, after you've answered whether or not you've taken the nclex before, and input your school information, once you hit submit, you should get the

  21. Best hospitals for new grad RN in NC?

    MotivatedOne replied to mihaSK's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I apologize for the delay. You're given the opportunity to choose 3 areas of interest. After your initial interview, the nurse recruiter will then forward your information to the unit manager of those...

  22. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    MotivatedOne replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank God for quick results! I did the trick and got the good pop up! 2 days later I got my "unofficial results" from pearson vue! I used Kaplan strategies book as well as a Kaplan Review Course that...

  23. Graduating!!!

    MotivatedOne posted a topic in General Students

    It has been a LONG journey but I finally made it. Took my last exam of my last semester of nursing school and PASSED!!! Words can't express how excited I am to be graduating considering at times I...

  24. Graduating!!!

    MotivatedOne replied to MotivatedOne's topic in General Students

    Well best of luck to you! Not sure if you know this or not but the AACN is advocating a doctorate degree to practice as a nurse practioner by the year 2015! I think I've heard some states have already...

  25. Graduating!!!

    MotivatedOne replied to MotivatedOne's topic in General Students

    Congratulations to you as well Olliesmommy1005...Nice avatar! We were actually considering putting that on one of our