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    Dealing With Insurbordinate/Arrogant Co-Workers

    79Tango replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like this dude knows how to push your buttons, and its working... I wouldve pulled my "CNA Busy Card" too if I was asked to don anything with a heavy Vagi
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    Is this a good offer in Cali???

    79Tango replied to Sharmaine616's topic in Travel

    If they are offering $32/HR & Housing than that sounds like an allright deal. You have to remember that "Nothing's Free" so if they are paying your housing you are really making closer to $42/HR...
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    For what can you lose your license?

    79Tango replied to psu_213's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Allowing others to do your work is a sure fire way to lose
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    Any NP's a part of the US Public Health Service Corp

    79Tango replied to Nelly, FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You could always get your foot in the door as a contractor or doing locums work. I know several people that have gone that route as many of the VA's have hiring freezes right
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    How to put travel nursing on resume...

    79Tango replied to RNDude1's topic in Travel

    I personally would not list "strike nursing". If you do, I would not offer any other explanations, they know what the jobs entails. If you do not have any other experience to put down maybe list it...
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    I need advice PLEASE

    79Tango replied to TravRN2008's topic in Travel

    You can ask for the documentation but you probably already know what the answer. They arent going to do anything that lets you plead your case.. The $1000 fee sounds fishy though.. Unless its to pay...
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    Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    79Tango replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    Communication is
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    How to quit a contract?

    79Tango replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Travel

    What does your contract say about breaking a contract? How much of a paycheck to they owe you? Pretty much the worst they can do is keep your last paycheck. Whose APT are you living in?/yours or...
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    Advice for New Charge Nurse

    79Tango replied to CandyApple26's topic in General Nursing

    There's a fine line with being someone's buddy and being their boss & heck yeah they are testing you. Canes said it very well--DELEGATE, DELEGATE, DELEGATE or you'll make yourself crazy. Give...
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    Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    79Tango replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    Give her some advice then... Something more than a "pat on the back" & the generic ol' "they would do it to you" stuff.. I wasnt trying to make anyone look bad... But now that you mention it, I do...
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    How to quit a contract?

    79Tango replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Travel

    Are you in CA?/ Tell them to get on the phone and find a replacement.. They are probably trying to guilt you into staying, that being said I hope they dont owe you any $$ cause you probably wont be...
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    Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    79Tango replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    "Do I show up for work as usual, clock in, change into scrubs, then find the manager? Do I just walk in and hand it to her first thing without doing all the above? Should I work all day then find her?...
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    How to quit a contract?

    79Tango replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Travel

    I think you did the right thing, if your company was smart they would try to get you as many hours as possible between now and the time you leave. They might be a little ticked right now but they...
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    Travel Nurse with a Pit Bull - Housing Question

    79Tango replied to Pea's topic in Travel

    That's a tough one.. All the recruiters I know will not even concern themselves with housing
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    Unprofessional Clinical Manager

    79Tango replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in Nurse Management

    As a manager, I talk about other people's mistakes (as well as my own) all the time... Yes, it can be a little embarrassing but everyone makes mistakes. The goal is to not have them repeated and...
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    Will dismissed charges prevent employment?

    79Tango replied to jive turkey's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    XTXRN, I work on the Federal side where the application says; "Have you ever been: arrested, cited, pleaded down, convicted, expunged, talked to a police officer, etc?" They also ask if you "Have...
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    Travel Nurse with a Pit Bull - Housing Question

    79Tango replied to Pea's topic in Travel

    Its not really the companies with those rules, its the landlords they use. Have you tried finding your own housing & taking the stipend? Dont forget you have to pay all the pet deposits,
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    How to quit a contract?

    79Tango replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Travel

    Oh man, decsions decsions. The right thing to do, would be to not even start the new contract and start heading home. However without a firm start date in place & it being part-time I wouldnt...
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    Questions about per diem agency work

    79Tango replied to NeuroNP's topic in Agency Nurses

    This might be a perfect opportunity to find a new home and get some great Beni's for your new family. I would apply in a heart beat but be prepared for the hiring process to take FOREVER. The VA is...
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    Are Housing Stipends Tax Free?

    79Tango replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

    Its actually Non-Taxed/Non-Reported, but dont take my word for it.. Go to the IRS.gov or to the Natho.org websites to confirm. Congratulations on everything so
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    Verbal abuse at work

    79Tango replied to mimi1jb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im telling you there must be an investigation before any actions are taken. Your co-worker has rights too. Since you stated it was a male I assumed Sexual Harrassment was where this was going....
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    Verbal abuse at work

    79Tango replied to mimi1jb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any RANGE of disciplinary actions can be taken, however an investigation is usually the first thing that goes down. Did you report this as sexual harrassment or personality conflict? Did you put this...
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    Anyone going to Glendale, AZ?

    79Tango replied to nurseinpa's topic in Travel

    You might also consider the VA Hospital in Tucson..They are looking for ICU travelers & the agency is paying $34/HR & $1200 Housing.. How does that stack with Glendale? I believe the housing...
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    Wedding vs. Nursing Schedule

    79Tango replied to NurseRN83's topic in General Nursing

    2 Weddings, 2 bridal showers, 2 bachealorette parties + Honeymoon.. You must be marrying an MD with all that time
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    VA Nurses***

    79Tango replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    All of the CNA's I know are working 8hr