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  1. Ophthalmology NP

    vikichck posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello all, I am graduating this May with an FNP and have been offered a position working in a ophthalmology clinic. It seems completely outside of my scope of practice. I haven't had any clinical...

  2. Ophthalmology NP

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Retina nurse, that's great to hear there are NPs in ophthalmology. Ophthalmology actually didn't work out for me. In the end I accepted a job working for a spine surgeon. In clinic and OR. í...

  3. Ophthalmology NP

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am pretty stoked about the

  4. Ophthalmology NP

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for the positive feedback. I forgot to mention the job is in New Mexico. Here is the BON scope of practice link: http://nmbon.sks.com/uploads/files/NPA.pdf It clearly states : B....

  5. Disappointing RN salary in Phoenix

    vikichck posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello fellow nurses, Well I am having a very challenging job search this time around in Phoenix. In 2008 I started as a new grad at the VA with close to 30/hr with great benefits. After 5 years of...

  6. Disappointing RN salary in Phoenix

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes it's very sad that is happening all over the nation. I worked in Palm Springs, Ca for a few years and we had travelers come from the south. It was interesting hearing their stories. Just because...

  7. Philadelphia VA hospital salary quote, is this right?

    vikichck posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello everyone! I will be moving from Phoenix VA hospital to Philadelphia VA. I was quoted 64,895$. I have 1 yr experience with BSN. Is this a good salary? That's a few thousand more than in Phoenix....

  8. Palm Springs, CA

    vikichck replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Eisenhower is a nice place to work. Most of the patients are very nice but you will have some that think they are more important than any one else because of how much money they have. The city is full...

  9. Palm Springs, CA

    vikichck replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Hi I live in Palm Springs and work for Eisenhower Medical Center. I was in your position a year ago exactly so let me make it easy for you! All travel jobs start in January. You won't find a travel...

  10. Applying for GI Endoscopy job, back troubles

    vikichck posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Hi Everyone, I wanted to know if being a GI Rn involves lots of heavy lifting? I'm working on a stroke/telemetry floor now and it has taken a toll on my back. We turn heavy patients every 2 hours, a...

  11. Low GPA, what can I do?

    vikichck posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    After researching CRNA school requirements this week I am feeling somewhat discouraged. My cum GPA is 2.88 for BSN. I graduated 3 years ago. Only chance I see is I still have to take all chemistry,...

  12. Low GPA, what can I do?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I found this website to be helpful. It lists schools that accept applications http://www.all-crna-schools.com/crna-programs.html. I know some schools won't even look at my application if it's not over...

  13. Travel nurse workload vs. staff nurse

    vikichck posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, I'm wondering if being a traveler usually means higher patient ratio, harder patient assignments. I'm concerned about the toll this can take on my body. Will I need a vacation after an...

  14. Lifting in the PACU

    vikichck posted a topic in PACU

    Hello, I am looking to find a nursing position that is going to be easier on my back. Currently I am a telemetry nurse at the VA hospital. Lots of pulling, lifting etc. How much lifting is involved in...

  15. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck posted a topic in Travel

    I am looking to go to my first travel assignment to Dallas. Any recommendations on which companies provide the most

  16. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    Allaboutstaffing.com I found out definitely pays more. They are HCA's hospitals own staffing company so there's no middle man. 26.25$ an hour( time and 1/2 after 40 hours), 2000 a month housing, 800$...

  17. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    I'm driving from phoenix-dallas. 1100 miles 17 hour trip. I'll be staying with a friend so I would be getting 700$ each week so that's 2100$ a month for housing. They don't do per diem for meals. I...

  18. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    Nurse finders: 36 $ an hour. This is how she broke it down for me. 20$ is the hourly pay that is taxable x36 hours + 700 weekly housing stipend = total 1240 take home after taxes. If you divide that...

  19. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    I am going to call a few places tomorrow and I'll see what they quote. Low 30's doesn't seem that bad. Is that after they take out part of it for housing and other expenses, per diem? My hourly in...

  20. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    I really apprechiate that. I'm going to visit friends in Dallas so I don't mind the pay cut :). I just completed an application for questgroup. I also applied for medpro staffing. Since we are...

  21. Dallas travel agencies?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    I just thought of something. Can I contact the hospitals in the area and ask what travel companies they work

  22. what positions do I qualify?

    vikichck posted a topic in Travel

    I have been a telemetry nurse for the past 20 months and I want to start traveling for the first time. Being a telemetry nurse, am I qualified to apply for med-surg positions as well? I have floated...

  23. RN salary quote in San Diego. is this right?

    vikichck posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello, I was just quoted BSN RN pay 36.24 an hr for the VA hospital in San Diego. 1.5 yr experience. Is this a good quote? :) Thanks,

  24. RN salary quote in San Diego. is this right?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks! It would be for a outpatient clinic. I don't think they can give me more because they have stages to the pay depending on how much experience. I work for the VA in arizona now. The cost of...

  25. Writing my own letter of recommendation. Need advice.

    vikichck posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I'm applying to FNP programs. My manager wants me to write the letter of recommendation for myself and for him to just mail it. That great but I have never written a recommendation before. Anyone...