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    Terminated over the phone.

    79Tango replied to hellokitty9's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the bright side of being terminated over the phone... --You didnt have to get dressed and waste gas and time driving to your termination --You didnt have the akwardness of sitting in the...
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    Terminated over the phone.

    79Tango replied to hellokitty9's topic in General Nursing

    Firing you over the phone was the easy way out for the DNS. You might want to just slip away quietly before you trigger a write-up to the BON. She might feel the need to teach you a lesson....
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    HR recruiter sending me friend request on FB??

    79Tango replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    We just had someone terminated over her FB! She got "jumped" at a bar Thursday night and posted some crazy story about it at 3:30am. When she was late the next morning one of her friends said "I...
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    Traveling with a Mooch/Dirtbag?

    79Tango posted a topic in Travel

    On my last assignment I had to call the Police on my neighbors who were having a loud domestic fight in the middle night. It ended with a butt-naked man being taken out of the attic and a severely...
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    RN still unemployed in Southern CA, I am really getting depressed

    79Tango replied to cuddly's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you! It is rough out there. You might want to start volunteering at community clinics. I understand nobody wants to work for free but you need to be able to show these employers that you...
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    Employer's negative response to Reserves

    79Tango replied to tahoe77's topic in Government, Military

    I would encourage you to go for it.. Go find a recruiter and submit your packet! You will not regret your decsion. What youve encountered is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the...
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    Employer's negative response to Reserves

    79Tango replied to tahoe77's topic in Government, Military

    and I know you've ALREADY gotten the job.... Its a good thing you like
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    Employer's negative response to Reserves

    79Tango replied to tahoe77's topic in Government, Military

    What I was saying is I am already in and I would never mention in a job interview that I need 1-weekend a month, 2weeks a year and Oh Yeah there is a possibility of a deployment. Had you done the...
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    Employer's negative response to Reserves

    79Tango replied to tahoe77's topic in Government, Military

    If you are on military orders your employer has to give you the time off. Some with pay/most do not. It is also a misdemeanor for them to descriminate you. With that being said.. I have NEVER...
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    Another thread on lateral harassment...

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

    "[i have actually said this to an older nurse who was bullying everyone, and she really was taken aback. I also told her on the phone (she wouldn't meet me face to face!) that she was a bully and if...
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    Disqualifying factors for army/military nursing

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

    You have to be off all mind/mood altering medications for 12 months prior to your physical and enlist. You will also want to bring in ALL of your medical records from your physician. You may even...
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    Tax Free Help

    79Tango replied to LexieM's topic in Travel

    The IRS website lists the MAX rates for recieving non-taxed $$. That means the company cannot pay your more than what is listed for the area you are going. If you divide that weekly perdiem by...
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    Military Nursing

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

    Which branch pays the most benni's and deploys the least? They are all pretty much the same, except you may get more tutition & state benefits in the the National Guard (this varies depending on...
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    Going to staff after a contract

    79Tango replied to ericdb68's topic in Travel

    They typically have the agreement with you. However, it is hard to enforce especially if you do it discreetly. I know for a fact some of the big name companies have sued or put an injunctions on...
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    March BOLC

    79Tango replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Inspection Ready Berets?/ Are you authorized to wear
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    A disgruntled ex calling the bon on me.

    79Tango replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    not just you Sparrowhawk... INQUIRING MINDS WANNA
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    RN looking to join Army National Guard but...

    79Tango replied to lwood336's topic in Government, Military

    If you are really itching, you could try to find a slot as a Medic, 68W and go the enlisted route. You would start as an E-4 and deployment $$ is good.. Later on you could go the OCS or direct...
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    A disgruntled ex calling the bon on me.

    79Tango replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    What ever you do--DO NOT under ANY circumstances take this guy back! (we know its in your heart)... It really sounds like a scare tactic to keep you from taking up a new "hobby" with someone
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    Nurses create the demand! Quit accepting low paying contracts

    79Tango replied to Nomad5150's topic in Travel

    This whole post is wack! Heck yeah the info is dated.. even the article quoted & listed has nothing to do with travel nursing. You can go to the IRS website and lookup the rates for whichever...
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    Wisconsin has gutted Medicaid, no mandated ratios!

    79Tango replied to EponaRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So what is the perfect "Safe" patient ratio?? Doesnt that answer change in every department? 1:1 in ICU & OB...6:1 in MedSurg..100:1 in the clinic or LTC. It would also depend on the skill sets...
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    Rusty skills/burned some bridges. what to do?

    79Tango replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, finding a nursing job would be quick income using the license and background you have worked hard for. However a social phobia may only put jepordize your license and career. You would not want...
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    Nurses create the demand! Quit accepting low paying contracts

    79Tango replied to Nomad5150's topic in Travel

    Are you guys LVNs? Amy-- I would be more ticked off at the rate $15/hr and $35day perdiem. The only "Red Flag" in that is a very low wage... I have never worked for American Mobile but do know...
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    Issue with and questions about contract extension

    79Tango replied to ChristopherB's topic in Travel

    They cannot do anything to you. Just make sure they do not extend your housing or lease agreement, thats where they will try to stick
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    L&D cover letter question

    79Tango replied to RNmilwife's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Im confused.. If they are not using CNMs, why would you apply
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    As a Travel Nurse can you go to other countries?

    79Tango replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in International Nursing

    You could work as a contractor on a US Military installation using your home state RN