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    Why do We eat our young?

    jive turkey replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Remember that the next time you ask a large group of people what you think is a legitimate question and get a similar
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    Living in an RV. Need tax help

    jive turkey replied to AshevilleRN's topic in Travel

    Rent a room, nest egg or not! Why deny yourself the income and to have somebody keep an eye out on your home? As long as you don't rent it in such a way that it's not possible for you to live there,...
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    Travel nurse without the travel?

    jive turkey replied to Hangin'On,RN's topic in Travel

    You want to be a travel nurse at a facility that is close to where you live did I understand you correctly? And you're asking if anyone else has ever done
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    Living in an RV. Need tax help

    jive turkey replied to AshevilleRN's topic in Travel

    To clarify, I'm saying work at a facilty that is at least 50 miles away (to satisfy some employers, but not all) not drive to and fro at least 50 miles each shift. That definitely won't get you tax...
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    Your decisions on extending

    jive turkey replied to jive turkey's topic in Travel

    Actually I'd find it silly to look in Dec since this contract finishes in October haha. Thanks for your input
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    Your decisions on extending

    jive turkey replied to jive turkey's topic in Travel

    Nov-Jan? Intruiging. Where are you at and what part of the county do you frequent? I'm in the Southwest and we get busier that time of year with the snow birds. Everything else you said, I second...
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    Why do We eat our young?

    jive turkey replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So you disagree that NETY exists that's fine. Not sure y why people couldn't just say that. I have a great sense of humor, those were bad jokes. If I had a tomato to throw.....lol But seriously...
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    Leaving travel nursing

    jive turkey replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    Do you work 3 shifts per week? Did you bring a car or are you commuting in the RV as well? If you brought a car with you and work 3 shifts a week, have you considered looking for RV parking outside...
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    Overtime Pay, who really benefits?

    jive turkey replied to NurseRies's topic in Travel

    I would also say do the math and calculate how much you will TAKE HOME with the overtime pay. Your overtime rate may get fully taxed. Here's a cheesy example if you get paid housing rather than take...
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    Living in an RV. Need tax help

    jive turkey replied to AshevilleRN's topic in Travel

    1. Yes if you keep your primary residence in NC and pay for it 2. Be careful how you rent it. Renting to a room mate would be safer rather than the entire place. You want to have the appearance of...
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    Massachusetts License by reciprocity

    jive turkey replied to TrishRNNew2NH's topic in General Nursing

    Did you call that state board and ask them how long it usually takes to issue a license? How about a temporary license? This information is usually on their website if you haven't visited
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    Why do We eat our young?

    jive turkey replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Looks like the majority of you are the example to which the original poster refers. So many snide and sarcastic remarks for somebody asking a simple question. If you didn't like the question or...
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    Narcotics and resentment

    jive turkey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has this been discussed here before? Pardon me if it has, but I've long wanted to discuss the subject but don't feel it's appropriate at work. Tell me the following examples don't sound familiar to...
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    Drug testing

    jive turkey replied to blexxer's topic in General Nursing

    It's a great way to keep insurance rates down lol. Let's see if they ever refuse to hire people that drink alcohol or take prescription pain killers during their time off
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    Transitioning from ICU/Med-Surg to Outpatient

    jive turkey replied to Ele_123's topic in General Nursing

    Get familiar with their mission and vision statements. Read the "about us" tabs on the clinic's website. Incorporate whatever it is they say in to your answers. As for questions about pay, maybe...
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    Drug testing

    jive turkey replied to blexxer's topic in General Nursing

    What does that have to do with this conversation? A nurse can smoke cigarettes without jeopardizing their license, and we know what diseases that causes right now. I agree it's not worth the risk....
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    Drug testing

    jive turkey replied to blexxer's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities do, others don't. It's a challenging question because you naturally don't want to ask the employer. They may or may not reveal if they do or not during your orientation. I'm pretty...
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    Just started in the OR... wondering if it's for me. Opinions?!

    jive turkey replied to Bnw684's topic in General Nursing

    I'll give you a few things to consider. The OR is not a bad place to start. I'm a travel RN working med/surg-ortho. I wish I had OR experience, as it pays so much more for travel assignments....
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    Needle stick from urine collection cup.. Patient HepC positive...

    jive turkey replied to Leeleeboo7's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos
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    Female Foley and Witness

    jive turkey replied to jive turkey's topic in Men in Nursing

    There's always that one person that doesn't thoroughly read through a post before making a comment. Go back and read what I said, especially as it relates to policy then revisit the discussion. Thank...
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    Female Foley and Witness

    jive turkey replied to jive turkey's topic in Men in Nursing

    Key words there are "at any time". It doesn't take starting a catheter for someone to decide to lie. I support the idea of a facility strongly recommending a witness. I don't like the idea of it...
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    Female Foley and Witness

    jive turkey replied to jive turkey's topic in Men in Nursing

    A prime example of a patient I would voluntarily get a witness for. Confused patient, young patient, psych patient, rude-grouchy-mad at the world patient, language barrier patient, cultural...
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    First time travel nurse fear

    jive turkey replied to lothrnt's topic in Travel

    The fact you're on travel doesn't apply to the situation in and of itself. You'd have this experience even if you took the position as a staff nurse. The fact you're slower than your coworkers is a...
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    Tax home & Renting out my house

    jive turkey replied to Nurse Kyles's topic in Travel

    I will 2nd what Ned said, get a roommate. Keep your address and tax home, have someone more consistent in the place, more consistent income, less hassle and vacancy vs Airbnb. I would NOT advertise...
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    12hr swing shifts?

    jive turkey posted a topic in General Nursing

    (And by saying swing shift I mean three 12 hr shifts starting anywhere from late morning to early afternoon i.e. 1100-2300) Anybody know of units that do this besides the ED? I've heard some ORs do...