HikingNinja BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP

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    EKU MSN

    HikingNinja replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would email them and ask. They were really helpful when I emailed them my rather lengthy list of questions. They are not my first choice but I'm applying there as my back up
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    Jobs for MSNs w/ cardiac experience

    HikingNinja replied to OriolesMagic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know someone who is an RN research assistant on a grant funded iv antibiotic study. She has a BSN (it was required for the
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    grad school and travel nursing

    HikingNinja replied to Soliloquy's topic in Travel

    I'm finishing up my MSN ed and then I'll be attending a NP program this Fall. Started travel nursing last summer. I kept my per diem job at home and I spend about half the year there and half...
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    HRSA Loan Repayment?

    HikingNinja posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Anyone out there currently working in an HRSA high need area and having their student loans repaid by the government? Or did you apply and not receive any loan repayment for the HRSA approved sight...
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    HRSA Loan Repayment?

    HikingNinja replied to HikingNinja's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thanks for the insight. Does this program only assist with payback of Nursing related loans or all applicable school loans do you know? Curious because I have a BA, MS in psych and a BSN, soon MSN...
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    Nurse in room for hemorrhoid checks?

    HikingNinja replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm an ER nurse and I insist on my male physicians, nps, pas, never being alone in a room with a female pt ever! I do this to look out for my coworkers. I always document I am in the room,...
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    Best PMHNP Program?

    HikingNinja posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm finishing up my MSN and want to complete a PMHNP program. My requirements are a decent program, whether distance or traditional, reasonable tuition, and they at least assist with finding...
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    Cross Country vs Travel nurses across America

    HikingNinja replied to auntlala's topic in Travel

    Hey! I'm going to San Diego next. I can't
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    Kaiser taped interview

    HikingNinja replied to HikingNinja's topic in Travel

    Huh interview? I only did the taped interview and received my offer about a day after that. Is the hub interview only for northern cali? And what exactly is it? I'm planning to go to northern cali...
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    Touro University Nevada

    HikingNinja replied to rxgray's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm looking at Touro also. How is the practicum requirement? Has anyone had any trouble with completing this. I live in Nevada but travel nurse half of the year so I'm not quite sure how that would...
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    Travel Nursing Companies

    HikingNinja replied to swilliams89's topic in Travel

    I contacted the VA Travel Corps last year. They were very disorganized. I had to call for two weeks straight to talk to someone because they would not return my calls. They told me they offer...
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    Rate First Assignment

    HikingNinja replied to DatMurse's topic in Travel

    I've also traveled with Nursesrx and I've had very few issues. A couple of minor instances of reimbursements not paid in a timely manner but as soon as I contacted payroll all was taken care of...
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    Rental Car

    HikingNinja replied to Muggle721's topic in Travel

    You can ask for a rental car stipend to be included in your
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    Talking with more than one agency?

    HikingNinja replied to BecomingNursey's topic in Travel

    What Ned said
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    Hard time getting a contract as a couple

    HikingNinja replied to m2736185's topic in Travel

    All the couples and friends I know who traveled together worked for the same company as their travel buddy. The facilities I've worked in don't hire PTS they work with a local company and contract...
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    Nurse Recruiters

    HikingNinja replied to TravelLusting's topic in Travel

    Just talked to my recruiter to see how much they work with dialysis rns. She said they have a ton of
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    I feel trapped

    HikingNinja replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Rent only to travel nurses. I have a friend who does that. Offers month to month rental of fully furnished places to travel nurses. We are a clean and responsible bunch for the most part. Plus how...
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    Moving

    HikingNinja replied to MyNiche's topic in Travel

    Just be careful when looking at no income tax states. For example texas has high real estate taxes and nevada has super high car registration fees. I'd recommend what Ned said. Figure out where...
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    I feel trapped

    HikingNinja replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Sell without a realtor? I did and we saved $$$$ on the commission fees. Or maybe negotiate a lower commission. If you're in an area with lots of Realtors looking for work that may be the ticket....
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    Traveling in an RV

    HikingNinja replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Travel

    Doing it now. Love it. Not saving any money but I am so far past the good old days when sharing an apartment with someone would be cool or extended stay would suit my needs. Guess I'm old a d set in...
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    Talking with more than one agency?

    HikingNinja replied to BecomingNursey's topic in Travel

    I also am signed up with multiple agencies. I like to get quotes for the locations I'm interested in to make sure I'm getting a good
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    Need New Trinity Recruiter

    HikingNinja replied to HikingNinja's topic in Travel

    I think I'm just going to give up on Trinity. I have other agencies I am working with that are more responsive. Thanks
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    Need New Trinity Recruiter

    HikingNinja posted a topic in Travel

    One of the agencies I've signed up with is Trinity. My recruiter started out okay, responsive to emails as needed. He did submit me for a few positions, but I ended up going with another agency for...
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    Nurse Recruiters

    HikingNinja replied to TravelLusting's topic in Travel

    The system allowed me to send you a pm. Maybe you can't send but can receive? Anywho my main company is Nursesrx. They are an American Mobile company. Surprisingly I have been able to negotiate...
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    Backing out of a Contract

    HikingNinja replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    I was talking about the facility secretary. Don't rely on your agency. Call the hospital yourself and talk to the unit secretary. Explain what you are trying to do and accomplish. You'd be amazed...