With regard to the initial question, I agree with Siri 110%. There's no substitute for experience...looking back, I realize how much I know now...more importantly, I realize I didn't know with 2 years...
CardiacNP01 replied to TX_Travel_RN's topic in Travel
This is just a guess.... Since the hospital has a contract with the agency, they would probably have to adhere to their agreement (to pay the full housing stipend, etc).... the agency may need throw...
Suzanne wrote: "If you one does not have a tax home in another area, and they are getting the per diem, then it is not tax deductable and they will have to pay taxes on it as well as penalties and we...
A quick example to support the advice of this excellent post. In Jan of 1999, I had accepted my 2nd travel assignment with a "heart institute" in Miami Beach. (I'd be happy to tell you the name of the...
CardiacNP01 replied to CardiacNP01's topic in Legal
Diahni, To answer your other question...Yes, I work two days per week. I work a 12hr shift and then a 24hr shift, but are paid for 40hrs. On the 24hr shifts we are provided a comfortable sleep...
Hello Sirs and All, I've been an ACNP (Acute Care NP) for seven years with a background in internal medicine, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and orthopedics. I have a wonderful full-time career...
There are job shortages across the state and the country...critical shortages in the larger areas. If you are considering advanced practice, I strongly suggest that you obtain your BSN (meaning...
While I haven't had a chance to respond before now, I feel that RuralNP stated it beautifully. Additionally, I've had experiences similar to that of RNMARTINNC. With all due respect to Tenesma, I've...
i believe it's a fundamental difference in the genders (i.e. men are from mars, women are from venus, or vice versa). regardless of the reason, this is without question one of core problems that has...
It seems (to me anyway) that this discussion may have become more about the "status" and "recognition" versus quality of care. There are a couple of points I'd like to make. 1.) I somewhat agree with...