Spiderella

Spiderella

Trauma ICU, MICU,Tele. PCU, IMC

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  1. Intelistaf or Goverment contracts

    Spiderella replied to msnurse14's topic in Travel

    I traveled with Intelistaf before, but once they merged with MSN, I had to leave the company...it just got really disorganized and I felt lost in the shuffle. I think it depends on what local office...

  2. Living While in CRNA School

    Spiderella replied to sonofsatan24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My husband and I have a plan to be completely debt free before I start school in 3 years, and save $15,000 a year for the next three years before I apply to school. My car should be paid off by then....

  3. CRNA vs. ACNP

    Spiderella replied to jmeng's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you should call the CRNA program counselor or director to ask these questions regarding your ACNP/CRNA courses. Every school is different and they might waive certain courses since you are...

  4. Education Advice Needed

    Spiderella replied to Amy Kate 03's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    According to my research, most schools allow you to transfer in 9 credits max. Having your MSN first means that you wouldn't have to take those extra fluff nursing courses, which might make your class...

  5. travel/registry in portland?

    Spiderella replied to afa22's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Awww...thanks! Thats so nice of

  6. Any NIGERIAN SRNA(s) or CRNA(s) here?

    Spiderella replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hojimma, Congratulations o. We go wash am! What school did you finish from? Good luck with your Boards and I wish you all the

  7. travel/registry in portland?

    Spiderella replied to afa22's topic in Oregon Nursing

    sent you a

  8. Interested in CRNA

    Spiderella replied to maryj8718's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You will need an advanced level statistics course, but it's not something you can take in high school...and your college might not offer it if you do an

  9. 30K in 16 weeks

    Spiderella replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Travel

    Karen/Fiery Your company does not have to be based in the Bay area for you to get a travel gig out there. You can start out with a travel company in your town, that works in the Bay Area. Most travel...

  10. 30K in 16 weeks

    Spiderella replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Travel

    I used LRS Healthcare. My friend is in Oakland right now with Valley Healthcare and he is racking $8 grand/month on his travel contract. It all just depends on what agency, what the package is, and...

  11. What am I doing wrong??

    Spiderella replied to lilmomaluvinlife's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Apply to everything...you never know what might push you through. Do you have your resume on Monster/Careerbuilder? A little persistence goes a long way. My sister works in HR, and she said that after...

  12. IV Therapy or Burn Unit

    Spiderella replied to yellowfluffball's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Burn Unit...hands down. No

  13. Trying other specialties as a traveler

    Spiderella replied to HospiceRN08's topic in Travel

    I agree somewhat with the 2 above posters, however, I have been able to try out something different than what my core specialty is. My nursing experience was predominantly Telemetry & Stepdown,...

  14. 30K in 16 weeks

    Spiderella replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Travel

    I worked in the bay area and in Santa Barbara...two areas that have a high COLA allowance. I usually go with smaller companies, they are more flexible with the pay since they don't have such of a high...

  15. Health Insurance and Traveling

    Spiderella replied to Guest296136's topic in Travel

    You can be on Cobra for 12 months. However, you have to maintain the same level of coverage that you had while on your job. Rodgang is right, it's around $400/per person via Cobra. But at least the...

  16. 30K in 16 weeks

    Spiderella replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Travel

    Yes it is quite possible. You do have to live frugally and be an expert at negotiating your travel contract though. My last contract was $27200 for 16 weeks. I'm sure if I had done 48 hour weeks...

  17. LOOKing for assignment in LOS ANGELES!!!

    Spiderella replied to jedmosley's topic in Travel

    I haven't worked specifically in LA so I can't answer your questions that well. I did do a contract in SD and one in Santa Barbara, and I enjoyed both. So-Cal is a great place to do a travel contract....

  18. Any NIGERIAN SRNA(s) or CRNA(s) here?

    Spiderella replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Na wa o! Of course Naijas will be all up in this joint! Anyway...thanks for starting this thread...it's good to hook up with other Naijas. I'm from Ekiti State...but I've been here way to long jare!...

  19. How can I beef up my resume over the next year?

    Spiderella replied to ephiemarie's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest getting your BLS. And getting your ACLS if needed for the field you are in. That should give you a leg

  20. San Francisco Kaiser/Housing

    Spiderella replied to Precious_P's topic in Travel

    I've never worked at the Richmond Kaiser but I've been a patient there. The nurses are pretty nice for the most part. Not as stuffy as Kaiser SF or Oak in my estimate. Be careful though, cos the...

  21. Issues with UCSB

    Spiderella replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

    I finished my contract there in June, and even though I was initially wary, it was actually nice. I've worked in worse hospitals, and although not everything is breezy, it's manageable. My unit had...

  22. Advice Needed. RN, LPN, Schools...Life Track?

    Spiderella replied to oONightFireOo's topic in General Nursing

    I had a friend in Portland that wanted to join nursing. The wait list was 3 years, so he decided to go to a coastal college...in a less populated area, about 3 hours from Portland or any major city....

  23. Decided to go back to the corporate world....

    Spiderella replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should start the new job since you need the money, but keep an eye open for nursing jobs. Don't give up on nursing...it's the most rewarding profession ever. It's hard to get started with...

  24. Anyone do nursing in Mexico or Australia?

    Spiderella replied to PinkAnther's topic in Travel

    I didn't have a BSN when I went to Australia in 2005. If you have documentation of significant experience, they waive that rule. I had to send in my post degree training certificates, have my manager...

  25. NICU Travel Jobs

    Spiderella replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    I think it was Salem Regional. I don't know what agencies they use, but you might wanna call the hospital to check. Call 503-561-5200 and ask for the staffing office, they should be able to refer