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    Anyone know Liquid Agents?

    79Tango replied to lifezfunny's topic in Travel

    Welcome Tom, er ah I mean Rebecca, you must be really new or really desperate. Either way, pulling down your pants and selling everything on the first date is not
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    Opinions on RN network and American Traveler

    79Tango replied to LatinaRN's topic in Travel

    Always drive.. Rental Cars= WASTE OF
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    Need Some Help with a stressful situation

    79Tango replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    Dont jump off a ship without having one pulled up next to
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    1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

    79Tango replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

    Other than the low pay, you just described about every Travel assignment out there..Think of it like this: If the place wasnt messed up, they wouldnt need you. Who cares what the older nurses say,...
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    nursing career without touching people

    79Tango replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I hope that you never have any patients who have had unfortunate circumstances and have real emotional problems going on because your true colors have shown in this post." Very well said except you...
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    Need your advice, please, about new grad job

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

    Ahhh man, I would hold out for the VA if possible.. Of course they have a nasty little habit of letting weeks turn into months. Have you started the VetPro process? That is 1 of the major hold-ups in...
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    VA hiring question

    79Tango replied to Mutts Wife NP's topic in Government, Military

    The person who set up the interview didnt know if the position was filled??? Ahhh man, welcome to the Govt! The last thing you want to do is start harrasssing them but you should try to find out if...
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    Don't move to Oregon if you're a new grad

    79Tango replied to JulieB71's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I know for a fact that the Portland VA is hiring Procedure RN and Pacu RN contractors right now.. They do require 1-year of experience though. If anyone is interested, let me know and Ill send you...
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    nursing career without touching people

    79Tango replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You could always try telephonic nursing, although that would require speaking into a head-set...(which someone else may have already
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    Travel Nursing Housing

    79Tango replied to Levimiller2000's topic in Travel

    You can also try www.homeaway.com this website specializes in fully furnished vacation rentals.. Some of the properties seem overpriced at first glance but pretty much every landlord is willing to...
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    Have you ever traveled to Philly???

    79Tango replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    Ive known several people who have worked strikes in Philly making $70/HR and others who have worked regular assignments making $40-45/hr. The things you need to keep in mind are EXPENSIVE housing and...
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    VA hiring question

    79Tango replied to Mutts Wife NP's topic in Government, Military

    It is hard to give you exact specifics as every VA is different but this sounds about right. Have you tried calling instead of emailing? They send out letters to some people others get caught in...
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    Go into the Reserves now or wait....??

    79Tango replied to Dre2416's topic in Government, Military

    Thats hard to say without getting knowing all of your specifics. If it is something youve always wanted to do than yeah its a great idea.. Why wait? If you dont do it now you might not ever do
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    How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    79Tango replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally see why someone would be "uneasy" around you.. I was uneasy just reading your post. For a minute I thought you were going down the 'ol "they hate me because Im cute" route but you...
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    Go into the Reserves now or wait....??

    79Tango replied to Dre2416's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, thats exactly what you coulda done.. Sounds like you've learned the hard way.. Dont talk about the Reserves until you already have the job.. then when you get your orders, you slap 'em across the...
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    CVICU Nurse looking to travel.

    79Tango replied to Riburn3's topic in Travel

    You should have no problem securing decent contracts. You defineately have the background and certifications. The hiccup you might run into is finding 2 ICU jobs at the same facility, however they...
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    VA in Houston,TX

    79Tango replied to westinqun's topic in Government, Military

    You can also get your foot in the door by starting out as a contractor.. Right now with the hiring freezes, thats all some facilities can do is bring in travelers. Since those people go through...
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    Go into the Reserves now or wait....??

    79Tango replied to Dre2416's topic in Government, Military

    With your Bachelor's you can enlist as an E4, then use the GI bill for whatever education you want.. The thing about it is even the enlisted slots are filling fast these days. Good
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    VA Nursing

    79Tango replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

    What is it you want to know? If you are asking about working there as an NP go for it.. Especially since you are probably already in VetPro, now all you have to do is apply, be selected and get...
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    Working with several companies?

    79Tango replied to missashley09's topic in Travel

    This happens all the time. The first thing you need to find out is which company actually has people working at that facility. Ask the recruiter "How many people do you have there now?" If they...
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    Kindly disspell these rumors about Kaiser

    79Tango replied to mikeworksRN's topic in California Nursing

    Free Insurance for life??/ If thats the case--Who cares about 4hrs of floating & condescending old
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    Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

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

    I think the OP is expressing frustration with the number of new grad RNs going straight into the NP program without even getting their feet wet. Yes, we all know many GREAT providers but all of them...
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    Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    79Tango replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you wear a see-through blouse and make sure you get those "thingies" you put in your bra to make your nipples pointed. Do those "thingies" come in Men's?? I could do less P90X and more...
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    Is it possible for an OR nurse to become a Nurse Anesthetist?

    79Tango replied to paul3489's topic in General Nursing

    No, not anymore.. Not since theyve changed the
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    Alaska travel, help with Agency to use

    79Tango replied to Noahj's topic in Travel

    Honestly if she is sounding great after 3years I would stay with her.. Ive never been to AK but I have dealt with a lot of stupid recruiters and "fly by night" companies. IMO, Alaska has less room...