knitter523

knitter523

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  1. What was your first Nursing job?

    knitter523 replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated in TX, moved to TN immediately and was hired in ER at a large Heart/Neuro facility. Spent 6 months there before a transfer to WA. Took a 6 month travel contact in Postpartum at a...

  2. How do you get around when the weather is bad?

    knitter523 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    About 3 years ago, when the Seattle area was expecting a major snowstorm, our DOT decided to be proactive and puts down de-ice prior to the storm...problem was, it was too early and when it got real...

  3. california, texas, or northern states?

    knitter523 replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Travel

    I did shop around. I found the better pay and subsidy with Parallon. Just like any sub contracting, each gets some and the lowest person gets the least. Cutting out the middle man works in my...

  4. Anyone Work for Tenet Health or Parallon Workforce?

    knitter523 replied to jnh911's topic in Travel

    I disagree. I was looking for a contract in Denton, TX. I contacted my past recruiter with MSN. I learned that they were paying less than Parallon. I negotiated a good contract directly with...

  5. california, texas, or northern states?

    knitter523 replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Travel

    Parallon is the exclusive agency for most of Texas Health hospitals (HCA). I am starting a contract in Denton, TX in 2 weeks. I have a great recruiter. Sending you a PM with her

  6. Anyone Work for Tenet Health or Parallon Workforce?

    knitter523 replied to jnh911's topic in Travel

    I start a contract with Parallon in TX starting July 22. My recruiter is great. I sent you a PM with her

  7. How Many Licenses do you Have?

    knitter523 replied to abcnurse123's topic in Travel

    I hold 5 licenses: WA, CA, TX, TN, IA. TX was my initial license, WA is my home state, CA and IA for family, TN was my previous residence. I keep them all

  8. Travel Nursing in Dallas

    knitter523 replied to ChristyV's topic in Travel

    I'm with Parallon now too. I'm looking for a new contract in Denton, Lewisville area for July-Oct. My recruiter will contact me when the assignments start coming in. Glad to hear of a positive...

  9. Travel Nursing in Dallas

    knitter523 replied to ChristyV's topic in Travel

    Did a travel to Baylor Irving last year. I was with Intelistaf travel. Labor/delivery on day shift. 36 hours/week with all shifts except 1per month guaranteed. $15.00/hour, $502.00/ week housing...

  10. Nurses Managing Epidural Pumps?

    knitter523 replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AWHONN is only a professional organization. They are not a licensing body and therefore cannot dictate what is within the scope of practice. Your state Nurse Practice Act can provide information...

  11. Advise for new Maternity Clinical Rotation

    knitter523 replied to RNfaith331's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try finding a copy of "Perinatal Nursing". It is a great reference. We keep copies on the

  12. Can someone help me decode the per diem rates?

    knitter523 replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Travel

    You will not get those rates for a travel contract. Hospitals are very cheap. My last contract to Texas paid $510.00 per week for housing and $201.00 per week for meals. And that was based on...

  13. Where can I get ACLS certified in dallas?

    knitter523 replied to ltbaby's topic in Texas Nursing

    There are many sites if you google it. I usually prefer to take a class through a hospital. Advanced Cardiac Life Support

  14. Why do I feel guilty for not going in when called...

    knitter523 replied to Do-over's topic in General Nursing

    I have my work phone number tagged by a special ring. I always let it go to voicemail. That way I can decide if I want to call back and go in or not. I really love working in LD and I usually will...

  15. New to Travel any good agencies for California?

    knitter523 replied to fil149's topic in Travel

    Check out the IRS site for per diem rates. An agency can use these tables for a guideline and if they offer a lot less, they are not someone I would work with

  16. New to Travel any good agencies for California?

    knitter523 replied to fil149's topic in Travel

    Check out the IRS site for per diem rates. An agency can use these tables for a guideline and if they offer a lot less, they are not someone I would work with

  17. Nitty gritty of pay rates

    knitter523 replied to msnurse14's topic in Travel

    They only way to make good money as a traveler is to NOT take the "free housing". Take the stipend and find a furnished room to rent or try to stay with family or friends. I took a travel assignment...

  18. Previous experience for nursing jobs?

    knitter523 replied to Jamuhh's topic in Nursing Career

    During this difficult time, I think any job that is offered is something you should consider. Many nurses are having a hard time finding a job, period! If a hospital is needing a particular unit...

  19. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    knitter523 replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    Try

  20. Intellistaff

    knitter523 replied to bonesrn's topic in Travel

    I am on assignment with Intelistaf now. It was a little slow getting started (trying to get all the paperwork together and some communication problems). Once I got everything worked out it was ok....

  21. Reciprocity

    knitter523 replied to mctavishcat's topic in General Nursing

    Once you pass the NCLEX for LPN, you are licensed in your home state. If your state is part of the Nurse Compact, then you can work under your home state license in those states in the compact. If...

  22. RN wages: California vs Washington State

    knitter523 replied to nurse1717's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm not saying one is better than the other. I've worked in both. You have to decide what is best for your situation. Just some things to consider when making your

  23. RN wages: California vs Washington State

    knitter523 replied to nurse1717's topic in Washington Nursing

    Think about taxes! In California, you pay state income tax, not so in Washington state. Also I work in the Seattle area and most hospitals are union, again not so in California. As for cost of...

  24. Transfer RN License from Nevada to CA

    knitter523 replied to the smack's topic in California Nursing

    This is the info you need. Get your license in NV first since that is where you are going to school-it's easier. Then you can get a CA license by endorsement....

  25. Am i too old to start aiming for a nursing career

    knitter523 replied to rompril's topic in General Nursing

    No! I graduated in 2006, just 10 days before my 50th birthday! I loved school and clinical. Now I am doing what I love, I am a labor nurse! I agree with the other posts to check out a community...