GYPSY1349

GYPSY1349

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  1. Please share your happy travel moments! New traveler with some serious jitters!

    GYPSY1349 replied to RNnewgrad's topic in Travel

    I had to chuckle at your statement that if traveling was so horrible so many wouldn't be doing it! Exactly my sentiments! I've been a travel nurse for over 10 years. Gave up a management job at a...

  2. How Bad Is The Charting???

    GYPSY1349 replied to deniseS's topic in Home Health

    you're welcome! i notice we are the same age...so maybe gray hair isn't the only thing that comes with it! perhaps age teaches us to set priorities, take a deep breath now and then, discover new ways...

  3. How Bad Is The Charting???

    GYPSY1349 replied to deniseS's topic in Home Health

    Well...I'm an experienced HH nurse, working as a Case Manager...I've read the other replies, and here's my two cent's worth! Yes, the paperwork can be daunting...but like anything else, the more you...

  4. Why can't the other 49 states get ratio laws?

    GYPSY1349 replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    One

  5. Is there any way out??

    GYPSY1349 replied to lorster's topic in Travel

    hey sis! fancy meeting you here! goood advice...count the days...it works for me! headed home soon...yeehaw! love,

  6. 4/09 UPDATE: OASIS hints and websites; Version C start 1/2010

    GYPSY1349 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for posting this...Seems like anytime we think we know all there is to know about OASIS, one more thing comes up! I'm really surprised more home health nurses aren't posting on this...

  7. good but grrr...

    GYPSY1349 replied to Kait's topic in Travel

    your housing should not be taxed, unless you have a permanent home in ny. if you do not have permanent status in ny, you should get "tax advantage" which is untaxed housing because you are working...

  8. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    GYPSY1349 replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    :specs: boy...am i

  9. You'll never make it in California

    GYPSY1349 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    I thought about recommending she try a travel assignment first also, but it requires at least a year as a nurse...and you do need the year's experience if you're going to do well as a travel

  10. You'll never make it in California

    GYPSY1349 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    I'd recommend you visit the website PaycheckCity.com and plug in your numbers. You can type in the state you're working in, and how many deductions you'll claim, and if your pay will be hourly,...

  11. how expensive is california? CAN A NURSE MANAGE WITH HER WAGE??

    GYPSY1349 replied to curlysin's topic in California Nursing

    I found this thread really interesting for various reasons. I have been working as a traveling nurse in the Monterey area since January of this year. During my time off, I've explored many of the...

  12. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    GYPSY1349 replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud you for your honesty and the willingness to post your reply. The issue on Dr. Phil was not that the drug addict was a nurse, but that this was a human being, who by virtue of her education,...

  13. Embarassing Question

    GYPSY1349 replied to NewTraveler's topic in Travel

    Well, if you travel with a reputable company, that will never be an issue. I've had direct deposit for 8 yrs. without a

  14. Thinking about traveling...got advice?

    GYPSY1349 replied to scrubs's topic in Travel

    After almost 8 yrs. of travel nursing I can tell you with certainty that you'll get what you insist on! Decide what you want in terms of housing (within you housing budget, of course) and settle for...

  15. Embarassing Question

    GYPSY1349 replied to NewTraveler's topic in Travel

    One thing I learned years ago, when I found myself in the same situation without a credit card, is that Credit Unions are much easier when it comes to opening accounts...Usually for a minimal deposit...

  16. Renerian's thread "Worksheets from your shift..." uppdated w/ a poll

    GYPSY1349 replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    I've done this for the past 30 years, saving them for a minimum of 2 years (some hospitals longer!) and don't have any intentions of stopping now, HIPPA or not...My notes belong to