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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 hours or much didactic time learning about eye disorde...

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 ½í¸„I am really enjoying working in a specialty. J

I am pretty stoked about the opportunity!

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. Certified nurse practitioners may: (1) perform an advance...

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 experience, I was offered a flat rate 33/hr per diem,...

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 there are a lot of nurses doesn't mean pay should g...

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. Would you say the cost of living is lower or high...

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 of expensive resorts and country clubs. The city ...

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 job right now in Palm Springs. Hospitals aren't in n...

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 lot of total cares. I'm looking for something less ...

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, physics required courses. I'm planning on getting A...

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 3.0 like Loma Linda University. They even said I ...

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 assignment? Thanks!

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 the PACU? I was thinking outpatient PACU. Thanks!...

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

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$ travel, health insurance subsidy 350$(they don't o...

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 guess if you look at it another way it's really o...

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 by 36 hours, it is 34.44 an hour take home rate. Th...

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 Phoenix is 30 as a tele staff right now. I though Dal...

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 shopping around in the same area, maybe we can compare o...

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

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 to med-surg units frequently and my unit sometimes ...

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, Jel

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 living is high here as well with smaller pay. After o...

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 have some samples they recieved previously? or ide...