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  1. Heard of American Mobile Healthcare

    Tomskatt replied to jaycrue's topic in Travel

    If there is anyone who can share with me the name of their recruiter at OA or maybe someone else AWESOME with another AWESOME company, with contracts in North Carolina, I would gladly use you as a...

  2. Tell me about the NICU's? I have to get out of here!

    Tomskatt replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Kris, I'm with you! I am in NY and am also a NICU nurse. I have 11 yrs experiece, make $40+ an hour, and still can't wait to get out! We are headed to the Charlotte area and hoping for the best....

  3. Role Call! RN to BSN online students........

    Tomskatt replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently taking my 5th class at Uof P online. I like it a lot, I just wish it wasn't so expensive. If I keep on track I will be done a year from now... if not that's okay

  4. Graduating Today

    Tomskatt replied to H60Medic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :balloons: :balloons: How wonderful for you! Good luck on the boards an keep us

  5. RN to BSN online

    Tomskatt replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Jim, i have a question for you. My hospital encourages us to use UoP yet only offers $1500 /year P/T or $3,000 F/T. Obviously this doesn;t cover a class every 5 weeks. Any breaks for those of us...

  6. RN to BSN online

    Tomskatt replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hmmmmmmmm I am currently enrolled in UoP online and am tired of paying $1243 for a 3 credit course not including fees or books. I wonder if I could transfer my credits at this point? I'm only 5...

  7. NICU nurse thinking of making the switch

    Tomskatt posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello all! I am hoping to pick some brains in this group. I am currently a staff nurse in a Neonatal ICU with about 10 yrs experience. I am looking for a little more flexibility than 12 hour niights...

  8. Starting on my own

    Tomskatt replied to PedsNurse04's topic in Nursing Career

    Just remember we have all been there! If you are unsure of something PLEASE ask someone!!! You are not expected to know it all at anytime in your career, but especially now. Take advantage of the...

  9. A new NY HHC nurse....maybe?

    Tomskatt posted a topic in Home Health

    Hey! Had my interview on Thursday. It went well. they offer $65 for a first visit and $60 for any other visits. It is mostly peds, newborn and OB. As soon as I get my physical and paper work...

  10. A new NY HHC nurse....maybe?

    Tomskatt replied to Tomskatt's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for all the good advice. I really want to do this right. I don't know anyone out here on Long Island doing this, so I don't even know which agencies to "trust". Thanks to this board I am...

  11. What did you need ot start?

    Tomskatt posted a topic in Home Health

    What equipment did you all bring with you to start? I am anticipting a large out of pocket expense to get started, no? A special bag, bp cuff, scissors of several types, different stethescopes, some...

  12. Online Education

    Tomskatt replied to sockov's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I too am "attending" UoP online. I'm taking my 3rd class now and love it! It is sooooo much work and very demanding, but the perks are great. School at any time that is convenient for me (usually...

  13. What did you need ot start?

    Tomskatt replied to Tomskatt's topic in Home Health

    Thanks!!!Do you use a specific type of bag? In NY no company ever supplies anything!!!

  14. Nurses House - a national fund for nurses in need.

    Tomskatt replied to -jt's topic in New York Nursing

    Bump this one! It needs to be read

  15. Family friendly nursing, home care?

    Tomskatt replied to newadventure's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on your graduation. I am just looking into home care myself for a lot of the same reasons you are. There is some great advice on that board. check it out and good

  16. NICU nurse thinking of making the switch

    Tomskatt replied to Tomskatt's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for asking! I have my interview on Thursday so I'll let you know

  17. Pay scales in South Carolina for RN

    Tomskatt replied to LoriRN911's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wicked cool!!! I used to go to camp in Peabody. (Peabuddy) when I was a

  18. Is your NICU a Pit or a Palace?

    Tomskatt replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I happen to be in Suffolk but you are encouraging me to leave NY that's for sure!!!! I honestly can't believe there are places out there like you describe!

  19. Is your NICU a Pit or a Palace?

    Tomskatt replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :smiley_aa Okay, I need to know where in NY this kind of palace exists!!! I have been an RN in NICU here for 10 years and haven't been so lucky.... yet! But choices are limited on Long

  20. NICU nurse thinking of making the switch

    Tomskatt replied to Tomskatt's topic in Home Health

    I am interviewing this week for the HH position. I a so happy to hear they were looking for peds and NICU experience. Hoping to get visits and short shifts still. Any of you able to do just that?...

  21. possible move to N.C.need advice re:area

    Tomskatt replied to doobiedo's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    sooooo? how is

  22. Pay scales in South Carolina for RN

    Tomskatt replied to LoriRN911's topic in General Nursing

    Love this thread!!! Please any info on the best area to go with 3 small children (2,4, and 6) and 10+ years NICU

  23. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    Tomskatt replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for a terrific thread! This is great reading for those of us considering HH. You perform a great service... thank

  24. NICU nurse thinking of making the switch

    Tomskatt replied to Tomskatt's topic in Home Health

    I'm getting closer! I ws in touch with a pediatric home care agency and inquired about some visits and short sifts. It seems like a good way to get my feet wet and still be available for my daughter...

  25. Looking for online RN - BSN with no clinical componet.

    Tomskatt replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    UoP is expensive, but believe it or not, they are running occasional specials. I signed on in August and got a free class tuition when I take 3 classes. So my tuition reimbrsement takes care of 2...