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This whole issue doesn't have a clear cut black and white answer. Just had another recruiter call me before and yet again, had no idea this was an issue or that having a tax home or lack of means no tax stipends. Was trying to tell me a permanent address is same as a tax home. Needless to say she said she would get back to me shortly once she ask around...To me from everything i have read, it doesn't seem like I quality to have a tax home..

Update on what I learned from travel tax expert. If you don't own a home or contribute anything to that tax home ie rent utilities etc. That is not considered your tax home. In my case I do not have a tax home. But a permanent residence. I could be eligible for tax free stipends if I began to pay my parents rent based on market value per square foot based on the area I reside in. Or if I wanted to do travel nursing still I would have to have taxes taken out of everything. So this drastically impacts my future of travel nursing and moving forward..Though they said it is a low risk of being audited because lots of people do it. I however, don't want to put myself in a situation where I could find myself being audited. Plus I want to do things the correct and fair way.

Yes I definitely will. Interesting that I talked with 2 recruiters today. One of which I was referred to by a long time travel nurse and he said he couldn't advise me on any tax information (understandable) but on the flip side he was in such a rush to ask me about submitting me and trying to low ball me at 12/hr plus a large tax free stipend. So he is definitely off my list, despite how long he said he said he had been a recruiter. The second recruiter said, she never had been asked those questions and she really didn't know the answer regarding how tax free home and stipends actually are affected. I just thought it was very interesting how these recruiters were so focused on submission of applications and thinking I was just going to rush into making a decision.

Okay to just to clarify. By me living with parents, i have never lived on my own, I do not pay any rent or bills on the house. My only bills are my student loans and my car note. Is this considered my tax home? Or just claiming this as my place of residence. Would I still be eligible for tax free stipends. I have an appt to talk with someone from travel tax tomorrow. So those questions will be asked.

Yes thank you NED RN, I did read upon that "I should start paying rent." I just want to make sure I am well informed and making sound judgement before i jump into looking at pay packages and being submitted. I definitely do not want to have any tax issues or "cheat the system" in any means. I sent the travel tax.com company an email to follow up on my questions. But you have pointed out more information to me. I don't want to leave my present facility which I have no problems with and end up getting myself into "trouble or debt" come tax season.

Thank you for that information NedRN. I have done more research today. Ironically I received a call from one of the agencies that was mentioned by you. And received even more valid information from a recruiter. Prior companies I talked with didn't mention exclusively how tax free stipends really work. I still live with parents and don't pay any rent or bills. So the way it was explained was that I should not take any tax free stipends/housing if I am not paying anything on or to a tax home. So I will be halting my search of travel nursing until I read more on traveltax.com

Understandable. I mostly went with that company due to highway hypodermics ratings. But I now do realize and have been reading many posts from blogs, your post, other forums etc. However, being my first time, do you have at least a couple reputable ones that are great for first timers then. I have read and read blogs and everyone seems to have their experience good/bad with above listed companies. I want to make a valid and informed decision just as everyone would. I know this topic has been reiterated 1000s of times all over this blogs.

I was also received the same amount from Flexcare. The location was in Dallas and Houston, TX for a telemetry nights position. Between them and two other companies I talked with, that pay package was comparable. I've been submitted by one company already (Aya). However, still deciphering between companies. "I would be a first time traveler"

Hello all, Just an update. My first assignment will be in September, hopefully in the Maryland/DC area with Aya healthcare. Any advice? I'm 24 yrs old and it would be my first real experience living on my own. Is there anyone else heading to that area?

Is anyone using Aya? I'm from the east coast, think I want to try out Texas or GA and eventually make it to Cali. I told my recruiter to get back with me in February. Think I may travel for a year, then apply to grad schools.

Hello ladies! I've been debating on travel nursing vs going back to school for masters. I'm 23 and will have 2 years tele/med-surg experience in July. I think its time for me to venture off. I still live with my parents, I'm single and I work in the same hospital that I was born in. Think its time for me to leave the nest. But anyways, I'm looking to possibly start this summer or spring. I've only been in contact with one recruiter for about a year and he is constantly emailing and calling me to see if I'm still interested. I think I've finally made up my mind to start. Are there any first timers looking to start this summer? Does anyone have any advice.

Did Kaplan's questions seem similar to NCLEX? I have the Kaplan on Demand and have 82% of qbank left to complete and I test next weekend.

Oh my goodness, CONGRATULATIONS:yelclap: and esp to expecting your first child!!!! What a wonderful way to bring in the new year. Your story has definitely inspired me. I will be retaking the NCLEX-RN in two weeks. This is will be my second attempt. Not to steal from your parade of happiness, but what would you recommend for those going in on the 2nd attempt. I have been utilizing Kaplan on Demand and the LaCharity book mostly.

Tanyanchlls: What score was the 53% in? Have you completed all of the QT or the readiness test? Don't feel defeated by the score, just keep up with reviewing the rationales.

Thank you so much, I really appreciate those words!!! I will definitely keep everyone posted!

Are you completing 50 questions in one sitting while doing the qbank. I try to but sometimes I end up doing 25 and as soon as i finish I go back and do the other 25, prob not the best. Tonight I did one 25 question and got 60% and did the next 25 and got 64%. I hope I finish the qbank I have 57% used and two weeks till i test

Im retaking the nclex-RN for the second time at the end of the month. So far my test results from using Kap on Demand are : Diagnostic: 54% Q1: 56% Q2: 59% Q3: 62% And I just took the readiness test today and got 62% I plan on finishing QT: 4&5 this week and QT: 6 this weekend and QT: 7 the week before I test. As well as finishing my qbank. I'm praying that doing this along with LaCharity Prioritization will be sufficient enough for me to pass. I have the Saunders 5e book as well for reference. I have Hurst but have not utilized it this time around just yet. I'm trying to remain faithful and positive and claim that God will be with me as I take this test. However, I had a physical a few weeks ago and had a test come back abnormal. So today, I went for another test and the results wont be in for another 2 weeks. I pray everything comes back normal. I'm trying to remain faithful and positive that the results will be normal. I surely do not need anymore stress as I am preparing for this test. The test should come back during the same time I will be taking NCLEX, I'm praying that this will not affect my studying and mindset. Please keep me in your prayers. :redbeathe

Congratulations!!!!, what a wonderful way to end this year. I will be taking my at the end of Jan and Im praying and believing I will pass it for the 2nd time.

Can you please send me your nclex info at [email protected]. I really appreciate it.

Good Insight, Thanks for sharing!!!

Hello All, I graduated in July with my associates in nursing and will be taking NCLEX during my Christmas break in the upcoming weeks. I'm 21 years and still stay with my parents and have 2 semesters until I receive my BSN. I am considering joining the NAVY or ARMY for the nurse corp programs. My dad was in the navy for 20 years and told me I could join the NAVY RESERVES. Can anyone give me a little insight into joining the reserves versus going active duty? I plan on talking with a healthcare recruiter once I pass NCLEX. I really want to join and become a military nurse, since I'm only 21 and have yet to experience the " real world" since I have been "sheltered" my whole life. I looked online at the benefits of joining the navy nurse corps and I am extremely interested.

I'll take any tips or pointers as well.

I took my diagnostic test last week and scored in the mid 50%. I believe scoring over 60% is substantial. You shouldn't be too bummed because its made to show areas of weakness and what one needs to improve in. I wouldn't let the score deter you from thinking that you are not on the right track. If anything, it shows areas that you are strong in and shows you what to work on. Let it be your guide as to what you may need to focus on, look into the videos and course book as well, then work on the trainer test and qbank and it will give you further insight into your weaker areas. For one thing, it will be my guide to navigate me into what areas I need to hone in on. One thing that you said of being scared and sad faces, can't be used. Going through nursing school was hard and scary enough. We have faced one hurdle and must strive to overcome this hurdle of NCLEX, despite the previous attempts. Must change our words that come out of our mouth of being scared or any phrase of that nature because those words feed into negative thoughts and therefore create negative vibes. Keep words of positivity around and instead of saying scared, say despite how things appear, I know I will make it and when I second guess myself, I must throw away all the feelings of negativity. :)

Congratz, Pretty sure you can start the celebrating:yeah::yeah:. Can't wait to say that the PVT worked for me next month

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts tonight/tomorrow. Cheers for coming this far. Have a good night. :)