79Tango

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    overworked and exhausted

    79Tango replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Let someone else stay over and chart! That's what you should do....you never want to be working for "free" your setting yourself up for a double leg butt
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    Need advice about job offer!

    79Tango replied to jbenz's topic in General Nursing

    You should make the next 6 days count and do EVERYTHING you need to do to be at orientation! If you truly want to work you will make it happen. If not-- you might want to keep a folder with your...
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    Can a 52 y/o nurse join the army reserve nursing corp?

    79Tango replied to ally59's topic in Government, Military

    All branches of the Military have tightened requirements. Officer slots are limited and for those who do qualify the process is long. I know BSN is a also required. You could always work as a...
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    Nurses create the demand! Quit accepting low paying contracts

    79Tango replied to Nomad5150's topic in Travel

    Its already too late. The gov't has already stepped in. You will find that out if/when you get your first
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    what is the most adrenaline pumping job

    79Tango replied to proudpops's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, do consider all branches of the Armed Forces. You could even do it part time and the reserves. Besides getting the field training, experience and lots of adrenline you could also pay for an...
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    va hiring

    79Tango replied to hrgr21's topic in Government, Military

    It's a good thing.. You still have a long way to go but at least you know they have recieved your application! If/when you are selected make sure you fill out everything they email or send you and...
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    Lateral Violence

    79Tango replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ive just seen alot bad things happen to good people.. I wouldnt even tell the subjects that are being talked about. That could be construed as gossip or taking sides! You are best to just stay in...
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    Thoughts on entering travelling nursing for $$$$$

    79Tango replied to Starkyss's topic in Travel

    Why have a mortgage AND travel??? Ahhhh to take care of my family and to pay for that mortgage. You should talk to others that have sold off everything to go travel. It is not 2007 anymore. Unless...
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    Thoughts on entering travelling nursing for $$$$$

    79Tango replied to Starkyss's topic in Travel

    What allowances? If you are not paying rent or a mortgage back home you do not get
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    L&D Travel to San Diego

    79Tango replied to Nomad5150's topic in Travel

    The fact that the postings opened and closed the same day tells me they had a ton of applicants. Plus I live in AZ and just about everybody I know whats to work in CA April--Sept. Most will even...
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    Board of Nursing Actions

    79Tango replied to GoNightingale's topic in General Nursing

    You just need to find a Federal Facility... They will honor ANY state license. You will still have to disclose whatever's on your license but then again that is public
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    Travel Agencies

    79Tango replied to mexdf's topic in Travel

    Bigger Companies= Smaller Pay! Will you share what you are disatisfied with without naming names? Im just curious what you are comparing this to as it is your first
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    L&D Travel to San Diego

    79Tango replied to Nomad5150's topic in Travel

    That may be a tall order. Ive seen a couple of ER assignments in SD and they had a ton of applicants. San Diego gets very crowded April-Sept every year.. Plus the rents go up with all the vacationers...
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    Interview question help please.

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

    Yes, get the Per Diem job first! Also mention that you will be obtaining extra certifications (NRP, STABLE, Fetal Monitoring) in case they ever need you to float or help out in other areas of the...
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    Advice for resume writing needed

    79Tango replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

    List your school like it is a job and make bullet points, stating the skills you have learned. It is ok to list your previous employers, just dont go overboard on job duties/description as they have...
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    L&D cover letter question

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

    If its a cover letter detailing which 2 of 3 units you can work.. L&D, Post-Partum & New Born Nursery then its ok. You want to keep it short and simple.. Do not add in things like "future...
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    Lateral Violence

    79Tango replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is out of your hands now and I would leave it there. Unless you are making a formal complaint about what you "overheard" sending emails & telling on people can backfire. You might be the...
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    Life as a Navy Nurse - Real Stuff Please

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

    I wasnt aware the Navy had bonus $$ right now? If you can get through the paper work and recruitment process you should go all in. Family considerations would be a mandatory "Family Care
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    NM hanged up on me:(

    79Tango replied to Blackbear13's topic in General Nursing

    Ohh Wow, Congratulations! Youve changed my thought process... When I first read your post, I started thinking... "DO NOT CALL BACK" I agree with The Commuter .. Some NM are being stalked, litterly.....
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    L&D cover letter question

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

    It depends on how far you are in your planning. If it is something you have not put effort towards it is probably best to leave that off. If you have put effort, maybe 1- sentence saying what youve...
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    does sterling medical do the hiring for va clinics?

    79Tango replied to labbylove30's topic in General Nursing

    1 of the positives about going to the VA as a contractor is getting the VET PRO credentialing done. VetPro is a requirement to working at ANY VA and takes 2 weeks to 2 months. However the only way to...
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    Actual officers?

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

    Officers/Cadets: It might not be a good idea to post specific information about yourselves such as locations, school & ship dates. There is something called Operational Security (OPSEC) &...
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    Vague Information

    79Tango replied to luvmyfab5's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If it is for the BON application, you are way better off disclosing your arrest & provding all supporting documents. Especially if fingerprints are required in your state..(they will find it)....
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    Dilemma

    79Tango replied to funnygir's topic in General Nursing

    How bout LESS HATIN & more CONGRATULATIN? Although now's the time to "Tell" if you are going to do it. If you wait until the real world & find out she is making more $$ then you or has a...
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    would you work for free

    79Tango replied to mozella's topic in General Nursing

    You are not wrong! Nobody works for free! Plus the facility could be liable if they have someone working that is technically "off the clock." Do the best you can with the tools and the time you...