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    VA in Houston,TX

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

    Ive known several people from the Houston VA.. They all say its a GREAT place to work and are supposedly moving from 8 to 12hr shifts. Without knowing your specifics, I would tell you to just...
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    Travel Assignment in Las Vegas

    79Tango replied to Jonzygrl's topic in Travel

    www.homeaway.com is a great for finding fully furnished housing.. If something is out of your budget you can usually haggle the landlord since you will be there for
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    Prophecy Testing

    79Tango replied to koalafiedRN's topic in Travel

    Wow, 2.5-3hrs is way above and beyond any agency testing Ive ever seen.. Maybe they are just trying to bombard you with tests so you will go away? that is crazy.. How about-- Give me the job, then I...
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    AF recruiter rushing, only to wait right?

    79Tango replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Government, Military

    "On a second note, the recruiter gets commission/compensation from each applicant so yea, she's trying to hustle you." Is that for each applicant or each signed
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    VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

    79Tango replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government, Military

    The Houston VA MedSurg floor has 6:1 patient
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    American Mobile Healthcare

    79Tango replied to alaskaman's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I am confused.. You quit over a cable box? Did the housing manager work for AMN or a private company? That sounds more like a landlord/tenant law.. Thats crazy someone was actually willing...
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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

    Seriously, after I get the R added to CNA Im taking my awesomeness on the road...thanks P90X! I heard CRNA's get paid much more in San Fransico but the cost of living is higher..Is that correct? How...
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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

    P90X is the only thing that works.. I got the abs,bi's, tri's, glutes, pec's,neck to prove it.. Enough how about how buff I am.. How much to CRNA's get paid? I am finishing my CNA class this week and...
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    Abuse investion.... found substantiated... applying for a job at the SAME HOSPITAL...

    79Tango replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I would call the HR person back and explain, especially since she likes & wants you back. Its much better hearing it from you, then finding it and having you say "well Yes, but technically it...
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    Prophecy Testing

    79Tango replied to koalafiedRN's topic in Travel

    Which exam?/ If you are talking about the "Core" tests they are basic multiple guess questions, it probably takes 10min each... The "skills checklists" are also easy as you score yourself based on...
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    First travel assignment for 1 year experience RN -HELP!

    79Tango replied to jsallen's topic in Travel

    $35/HR doesnt sound right plus 8hr shifts in LA will feel like 12hr shifts once you factor in the
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    Tax free housing

    79Tango replied to Guest296136's topic in Travel

    You might want to research becoming an independent contractor (1099
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    I am in dire need of some advice...

    79Tango replied to ParkerBC,MSN,RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Daaaang, sounds like youve won the lottery! Good for you for sticking to your guns. Your lucky they didnt "err on the side of caution" just for the heck of
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    1st time traveler.

    79Tango replied to MarenHill13's topic in Travel

    Rod, have you ever seen someone get fired in the first 1 or 2-days? I always feel sorry for those people, especially after theyve traveled cross-country. Thats why Im so adament about leaving the...
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    Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

    79Tango replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Actually now that I think about it-- we had a former employer call the CEO of our facility to "Dis" the employee they had just given a "Positive Reference" about. To this day we dont know who called...
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    Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

    79Tango replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know what your saying Karl, who lists a reference that will say something bad about them? NOBODY-So there's no point in checking them! OP-The answer to your question is "Depends" as both scenarios...
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    Will going agency now screw my resume/career forever?

    79Tango replied to gigglymo's topic in Agency Nurses

    3HOUR COMMUTE -Nobody would think of you as a job-hopper. I would give notice explaining the situation and thank them for the opportunity. If you do not get extended on the contract you can always...
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    New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

    79Tango replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

    "She said she was submitting me to a hospital a few hours away" If I had a nickel for everytime a recruiter told me this I wouldnt be here adding my
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    VA Hospital Travelers

    79Tango replied to gnursjr2's topic in Travel

    Gnurs, you could probably ride that pony through 30Sept and then get renewed in the new fiscal year.. The need is still there the problem is the budget and credentialing. It takes so long to get...
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    Two weeks out - should the recruiters be looking?

    79Tango replied to ukjenn231's topic in Travel

    2-weeks out?/ Heck yeah recruiters & YOU need to be looking.. If it were me I would just do the extension and wait until next time. I am not a gambler like that, I would just ask for a small bump...
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    Frustrated about Illinois

    79Tango replied to CoeKohawk11's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Also, make sure your student loans are paid. IL will suspend your license over
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    I need the DIRT on travel nursing!

    79Tango replied to RNof2011's topic in Travel

    Daaaang Ruby, this should be required reading or made into a
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    Drug tested and scared

    79Tango replied to Platypus's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be more ticked about being suspended.. Whats this do for your reputation on the floor? Talk about guilty until proven innocent! This sounds harsh but from a military view--the fact that you were...
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    Issues @ work with coworker

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

    She couldve done any # of things to hide or cover up her background.. You can tell if its the same person by comparing the birthday on public record & seeing if its relatively close to your...
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    Which certification, AANP or ANCC

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

    The Long Beach VA Hospital accepts AANP