LexieM

Hi, I am in the process of accepting my first contract and could use some help understanding what "tax free money" really is. The position is an ER position in New Jersey in Bergen county. I was orginally quoted at $33 per hour. However, when I recieved my contract they have it listed as $23 per hour (taxed) with $410 per week given tax free. Which they are telling me that I will take home more this way than I would if I was paid at 33 per hour? My understanding is that the $410 is my stipend for food/expenses/ect. (When I look on the IRS per-diem site they have $427, so it's close.) However, for lodging which they are providing the IRS per-diem is $116 per day which breaks down to $3480 per month. The place that they are offering is a extended stay-hotel with an average monthly cost of $1200 less than the IRS per-diem. I am not familiar with the tax-advantage/tax free program at all and want to make sure that I am not being swindled. I have sent my recruiter a request for my housing stipend allowance. I feel like I should be either being paid more or have better housing? Any help/advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Lexie

Hi, A friend and I have accepted a contract in New Jersey (20mins outside Manhattan). We start in May and this is our first contract. It would be great to have some experienced friends! Lexie

Thanks Vicky, I am setting up a meeting with the nurse director for that floor and I will ask her. Thanks!

Hi, I am starting a teaching position, as the medical/surgical clinical instructor in the fall. Part of my goal is to make sure the students know their common medications before starting in the hospital. I have a list started but any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Lexie

Hi, I am an ER nurse but recently took a position teaching a med/surg clinical rotation. One of my goals before clinicals start is to make sure the students are as prepared as possible with common medicaitons. I have quite a list started but as I do not typical work in a Med/Surg evironment, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for me. Thanks Lexie

Hi, I am starting a FNP program in the fall, however my love has been and always will be Emergency Medicine. If I receive my degree as an FNP, can I take additional courses to obtain an acute care license or will I have to complete another masters degree to do so? (We do not have any local ACNP programs.) Also can I still work in emergency medicine with a FNP liscene? Thanks for your advice and help