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I had a pair of Dansko's and wore them to death and am now on a pair of Sanita's. (same shoes, sanita used to make shoes for dansko but decided to make them for themselves now, i think, but anyway) I LOVE THEM!!! They are my fav nursing shoes ever. They are a bit heavier than Crocs or such, but they offer alot of support. I had to work a few days without mine, and I thought I'd fall out. I would certainly suggest them to anyone!

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I did an assignment where a completion bonus was offered. It wasn't through the company, but directly through the hospital. I didn't have any change in my pay rate (i'd done other assignments for this company). The only problem is since it's from the hospital, they are taking thier sweet time paying it out. I'm not reallly there top priority I'm sure, but they need to pay me my money. And it's not me I've heard the same situation from other travelers. If there is a completion bonus in question clarify if it's from the hospital or the company. From the company: they are probably taking away from your money somewhere else. From the hospital: they have to pay it, b/c it's in your contract, but don't hold your breath, b/c it may take a while.

Well finally decided to go with a new agency. The recruiter manager called and smoothed things out. And have a new recruiter. I'm supposed to start tom. So we'll see how the assignment itself goes. We moved into the housing and it's nice, so that's one less thing to worry about. I had thought about trying the agency thing but since we are trying to build our house we don't have anywhere to live except with family. we had already been there for 2 weeks and I didn't want to impose any more (though it would have been cool with the parents) But with myself, husband, and the kitty cat I figured we should set out on this assignment, even though I'm still hesitant on this company. (and they know this) They are trying to help out all they can now. I love traveling, b/c you get to see the country in ways most ppl don't, and meet new ppl. Not to mention your experience it phenomenal. But when it comes time to choose a new assignment it can drive you slap darn crazy. :angryfire So much paperwork, frustration and waiting. I can't stand it! Thanks for all your support!! Good luck to my other traveler whom are in the same waiting boat. Hope things work out!!

I agree with the majority here, sleep during the day is the only way to make it through the night. Here are some tips I've discovered while working nights: * a good eye mask is essential- it makes it nice and dark so your body can rest * Melatonin - a natural herbal supplement, you can pick up at places with the vitamins, (like wal-mart, drug stores...) Helps you fall asleep without the nasty hangover feeling Benadryl can some times give you. Not sure about taking it while your pregnant like one poster was asking, but it'd be worth checking with the OB about. As for at work I try to stay away from alot of carbs, caffeine, and sugar. They seem to make you crash and even more sleepy than you were. Good Luck to everyone with thier transition to the "Dark Side." Hope you enjoy it, the work is better (not nessesarily easier) b/c of no family or docs. But it is a lifestyle change. You'll have to take all the tips you get here and adapt them to your own way. Have fun and hope it all works out for you all!!!

This will be my fourth assignment, and they have been increasingly harder to get where I want. My fist assignment came quickly and everything went smoothly. But now it seems I'm having a harder with each to time get where I want to be. I even tried another company and then had it out with them because they wouldn't call me back. I needed to be near my home base b/c we are young, DH and me, and we wanted to get our house started. (already have land and a mailbox as our "home base") Every where we turn it seems we can't find anything near home. It's becoming so frustrating that I just want to say forget it and come off the road. I got into traveling for two reasons, one to see the country, which we have over the last year. And the second was to save money so we can get a house and settle down, and start a family with less bills. I wish I didn't have to be so picky with where I needed to be, but at this round I do. I wanted to be within driving distance so we could take care of things as the house process begins. I don't know what to do!!! Thanks for listening to my rant. Just needed to vent to those whom will understand.