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Dassit82

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  1. Pediatric CCRN

    Dassit82 replied to parttimeheroine's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hey y’all! CONGRATS on your passes! I did NOT pass the exam. I studied diligently. I used Nursebuilders and, for my exam, was very disappointed in the comparison. I went back over the questions and...

  2. Changing specialities?

    Dassit82 replied to Therhapsody89's topic in Travel

    The year of General icu experience is still a pedi unit, yes. Looks like I'll be traveling a little more in peds before having to commit somewhere for the adult experience. Thanks for the info

  3. Changing specialities?

    Dassit82 replied to Therhapsody89's topic in Travel

    I always ask the forums here before I start discussing things with my recruiter. I've been traveling as a PICU nurse for a year now. I have 3 years peds icu burns and 1 year general icu with some...

  4. Which agency do I travel with?!

    Dassit82 replied to Mtmb6406's topic in Travel

    I switched from Medical Solution to Cross country on my second assignment. The pay is OUT OF THIS WORLD. My recruiter is cool, too. She's not as personable as my MS recruiter, but that's a tough shoe...

  5. Haven't started yet and already want out

    Dassit82 replied to Rach85's topic in Travel

    Rach85, Ned is right - the relationship you have with your recruiter is essential. There's ton out there, so shop around. I have two wonderful agencies/recruiters that I've done contracts with. I...

  6. Preparing for travel in CA

    Dassit82 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi all! Im a PICU nurse in Houston, TX and was planning to start travel next March/April 2017 in SoCal (LA area). I recently was contacted by a travel agency saying that I should start some contracts...

  7. Seeking advice for good travel lodging site resources.

    Dassit82 replied to RNcore's topic in Travel

    Craigslist helped me find a fellow travel nurse to sublet my apt in Houston while I'm on assignment in Minneapolis. AirBnB was a Godsend for my assignment here. I stayed in an extended stay and...

  8. sketchy contract?

    Dassit82 replied to obrn99's topic in Travel

    Great advice, Ned. I'm finishing my first assignment with Medical Solutions and I love my recruiter. However, it just seems like the pay is lacking a little. My first assignment has been successful...

  9. Requesting Roommates/Travel Buddies

    Dassit82 replied to dianah's topic in Travel

    I had FB prior to nursing school and then made the awesome decision to get rid of it. I'm hearing more and more that everyone uses it as a resource when doing travel assignments. How so? I'm...

  10. First assignment, LONELY.

    Dassit82 replied to Dee279's topic in Travel

    Hey Dee, I'm sorry to hear about how lonely it is for you during your assignment. I compare this adventure to the first day of highschool or college. You literally have to go sit at the lunch table...

  11. Negotiating Weekly Hotel Rates

    Dassit82 replied to wcbembe's topic in Travel

    Where do you plan to start traveling? I had a HELL of a time finding a decent priced apartment in Minneapolis for my first assignment, which I'm currently in at UofM. Until I found the apartment, I...

  12. Preparing for travel in CA

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Travel

    I'm back! I shopped through some agencies and really cliqued with two recruiters so far. One recruiter has just really put the time in and seems like she has a lot more available opportunities than...

  13. Travel Nursing in Texas in the ICU

    Dassit82 replied to CardiacDork's topic in Travel

    I've been a PICU Nurse for over 2 years in Houston/Galveston - can't really complain about the relationships between medical staffing. The only jack*** that everyone despises is a fellow from...

  14. Preparing for travel in CA

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Travel

    I just made a rookie mistake! I've Been in contact with 3 agencies. I like the recruiters and have a great rapport. I negotiated a rate with one recruiter that Im happy with. I hadn't heard from the...

  15. Preparing for travel in CA

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Travel

    Thanks everyone. This is super helpful. I appreciate

  16. Preparing for travel in CA

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Travel

    Thanks Argo! Do you take your wife and son with you? I have a coworker who does exactly what you do using an RV. I would love to discuss the whole travel thing with him but I feel like he has an...

  17. Preparing for travel in CA

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Travel

    Thanks, Ned! I appreciate the advice. It really wouldn't hurt to start now so I have a decent idea of how it

  18. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    Dassit82 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I left an optimistic sunny comment 2 years ago on this post about how excited I was to make a career change to nursing. I got a little push back saying it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Just...

  19. Job Offer...Help!!!

    Dassit82 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Everyone. I want to first let you know about myself as a candidate. I'm a new male nurse just graduated from an Accelerated BSN program (2nd Career guy). I'm registered in PA, live in NJ. I have...

  20. Job Offer...Help!!!

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks Nola! Everyone was pretty understanding with giving me time to decide and I did go for the TX PICU position! Thanks for your

  21. Job Offer...Help!!!

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks, Meriwhen!! I LIVE for the depressive heat!!! haha. I hope I'm still saying that come

  22. Job Offer...Help!!!

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Nursing Career

    Just an update, everyone. I got another offer in PA and then the NJ job offered FT too. Finally, TX came in with an offer as well and before any orientations began, I took the job offer in Texas!!...

  23. Job Offer...Help!!!

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you, Meriwhen! I appreciate the insight. That's awful to have been offered a position only for HR not to send off the official letter. I never thought about that possibility, so IF TX offers...

  24. Job Offer...Help!!!

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks! You make a good point, Jadelpn. NJ licensure, at this point, takes up to 4 months to obtain. They no longer allow temporary permits. TX, a compact state, has temporary permits that only...

  25. Job Offer...Help!!!

    Dassit82 replied to Dassit82's topic in Nursing Career

    AHHHHHH....I LOVE her. My ex just gave me a t-shirt that has her silhouette with "The Shade of it All". LOVE it! I just met Detox, Vicki, and Willam a couple weeks ago when they came to Philly....