kdblueey

kdblueey

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  1. Pros and Cons of Driving v. Flying & How to Pack

    kdblueey replied to Ashes's topic in Travel

    How much are GPS, and how do they work (other than telling you how to get somewhere). Do they have to be connected somehow by a professional? Sorry for sounding so dumb.

  2. Texas BON

    kdblueey posted a topic in General Nursing

    :up:Hi everyone: I am on my first assignment in Amarillo, Texas. I just happened to read their weekly/monthly? newsletter from the Texas BON. Starting in 2009, they are no longer going to give the...

  3. Moving to Columbus

    kdblueey replied to NYnurse29's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Sorry, I don't have any info about LTC in

  4. Moving to Cincinatti in 7/08 Please help!

    kdblueey replied to IngyRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Cincinnati is a big bustling city. Traffic is awful if your not used to driving with a lot of cars/traffic. The only hospital that I worked at (as a traveler) is Bethesda North. It was a great...

  5. References???

    kdblueey posted a topic in Travel

    Hi: Question about references: do you get references from all of your travel assignments, and do you get them from the nurse manager who hired you, or the charge nurses you actually work with? If your...

  6. Contract tips

    kdblueey replied to suzanne4's topic in Travel

    1. If it is not in writing, then it does not exist. It does not matter what your recruiter promises, they do not have the authority to make special offers to you. All contracts are signed off on by...

  7. Moving to Columbus

    kdblueey replied to NYnurse29's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Columbus is a great, busy city. If you plan on working at any of the major hospitals, be prepared to take the PBDS test, that all travelers are talking about. Kathy

  8. new traveler feeling lost

    kdblueey replied to NewTravie's topic in Travel

    I agree with the other two posts, esspecially from Suzanne, when she said that it will be harder for you since you've only worked in the one hospital setting. Not that there is anything wrong with...

  9. pet deposit/traveler

    kdblueey replied to bebe on the road's topic in Travel

    Good point. I am traveling with my cat, and traveling is new to both of us. When I first got here, I kept smelling this weird smell, something I had never smelled before. It was only when I was in...

  10. RE: Having to retake NCLEX as a traveler?

    kdblueey replied to nurz2be's topic in Travel

    I am new to traveling, but haven't heard of such a thing. For what I know, you can get a nursing license (first a temporary one, and then you get a permanent one) in a different state, by endorsement....

  11. Cincinnati Area Hospitals

    kdblueey replied to IngyRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The only hospital that I recently worked at, as a traveler, is Bethesda North Hospital. I really liked the hospital. The hospital has recently gone to computer charting, which I don't think some of...

  12. pet deposit/traveler

    kdblueey replied to bebe on the road's topic in Travel

    I'm on my first assignment in Amarillo, Texas. Before I got here, I looked on the website for the apartment complex that I would be staying. For regular tenants, they charge $300 for a dog, and $600...

  13. Team Nursing.....anyone

    kdblueey replied to kdblueey's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the reply, but I'm only there until March 15. They have a new director who started January 8, so maybe she will make sure that all of the units function the same. I know that another...

  14. Prob. with Chicago Assignments

    kdblueey replied to Cali's topic in Travel

    I'm from Ohio (around Dayton/Cinncinnati/Columbus) area, but on an assignment in Amarillo, Texas. There are usually jobs in those areas; the winters aren't that bad (depending on where your from);...

  15. Travel with Family and Pets???

    kdblueey replied to LbrNDeliveryRN's topic in Travel

    I am a new traveler, but have seen many posts from other travelers. Many nurses trave with their families and pets. You have an advantage having someone to do things with. I agree with the other post,...

  16. travel nursing pay

    kdblueey replied to witty's topic in Travel

    You should go to the 'travel nurses' forum through allnurses.com. I am a new traveler, so these forums are very helpful. Hope this

  17. Banking, How often visit home????

    kdblueey posted a topic in Travel

    Hi everyone I have some questions that I would like answered, since I am new to traveling. Here they are: What do most travelers do about banking? Do you open up a new acct wherever your traveling to,...

  18. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

    kdblueey replied to surething1's topic in Travel

    :redpinkhe:innerconf When you mentioned 'crisis rates', are you talking about a strike? If so, have you worked for a hospital involved in a strike, and how do the other nurses feel about this? Just...

  19. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

    kdblueey replied to surething1's topic in Travel

    What state/city are you in? I think that 47-57 sounds high to me (from what I've heard or seen). I know the hourly rate depends on where you live and your specialty. And of course, being a float...

  20. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

    kdblueey replied to surething1's topic in Travel

    Don't just THINK about traveling. Do something about it. You can always go back and become a regular staff member if you decide it's not for you. I'm on my first assignment in Amarillo, Texas. My pay...

  21. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

    kdblueey replied to surething1's topic in Travel

    what

  22. Banking, How often visit home????

    kdblueey replied to kdblueey's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the info. I just opened up a savings acct at Amarillo National Bank because I wasn't familiar with some of the other banks, and didn't know about your bank being all over the country....

  23. Team Nursing.....anyone

    kdblueey replied to kdblueey's topic in Travel

    Team nursing has been around for ages. Your assignment is usually more than you have if you did primary care. You usually have a RN, LPN (LVN in some states), and possibly a CNA. I'm not saying that...

  24. I"m confused - take a look at this package...

    kdblueey replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Isn't renting an apartment/house the same as having a residency? You mentioned doing business on a regular basis. How often do you have to 'go back' to be considered a valid tax home? Could you email...

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

    kdblueey replied to RNnewgrad's topic in Travel

    Were your nice words directed at me? If so, thanks so much for remembering me. If not, well your words were nice anyway. Kathy