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  1. $15/hr

    lemur87 replied to txrn23's topic in Travel

    Typically a travel contract will give you a low hourly (taxed) and raise your housing/per diem (untaxed). This is typically to your benefit as you get more untaxed

  2. TN RODP FNP- Spring 2014

    lemur87 replied to jenl46's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Where are they located? I am in rogersville TN

  3. TN RODP FNP- Spring 2014

    lemur87 replied to jenl46's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Starting my third semester in the program and taking pharm and policy. I start clinicals this summer and have all of my preceptors tentatively lined up except for women's health...that's a tough

  4. Whats your NICU experience?

    lemur87 replied to jackiei3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Please do not become a NICU nurse. As one myself I cringe to think that I could ever come into contact with a coworker with your values and views. The NICU environment is unique...it is horrible and...

  5. First time traveler...contract and interview help?!

    lemur87 posted a topic in Travel

    I am considering taking a travel contract with PPR and am a first time traveler so any advice would be helpful. About me: 2 years exp. as a nurse all in a level 3 NICU. Already have healthy...

  6. First time traveler...contract and interview help?!

    lemur87 replied to lemur87's topic in Travel

    Are there any protections I can ask for in my contract ( ex. Contract cancelation,

  7. First time traveler...contract and interview help?!

    lemur87 replied to lemur87's topic in Travel

    Thank you so much for the advice NedRN...so many good things to consider in what you said. I agree that my first time out is more just for the experience. My boyfriend also is a nurse and we are...

  8. My obamacare experience

    lemur87 replied to coast2coast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Another thank you for the experiences shared here...I work with a group of doctors who are against obamacare because they will make less $. It is so good to hear from providers who know that our...

  9. Career Suicide

    lemur87 replied to pinkyshadowCRNP's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Could you possibleove to a new area or commute outside of your community? I live in a small town where gossip spreads like wildfire but if I were to go to the next town over no one would know me at...

  10. Supplemental health care

    lemur87 posted a topic in Travel

    Considering a contract with supplemental healthcare...anyone have any advice or

  11. Travel nursing as an NP

    lemur87 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently in an FNP program and am interested in traveling in the future. Does anyone have experience traveling as an FNP and have any advice on getting there? My RN experience is in NICU so I...

  12. Travel nursing as an NP

    lemur87 replied to lemur87's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a TN state resident and have no state income tax. As long as I maintain my residency in TN while traveling does that mean I do t have to pay state taxes for the states I've worked in? Also...I...

  13. how can i become a nursing practicioner

    lemur87 replied to heriith's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You can get a masters degree that qualifies you to sit for national certifying exams. The degree is called a masters in nursing (MSN). You can also skip a masters degree and get a DNP which would...

  14. Travel nursing during NP program

    lemur87 posted a topic in Travel

    My boyfriend and I are thinking about traveling for the first time. He is an ER nurse with 3 years experience, I am a NICU nurse with 2 years. Both RN-BSN with compact state licenses. I would...

  15. Travel nursing during NP program

    lemur87 replied to lemur87's topic in Travel

    In my state (TN) many FNPs work as hospitalists. Is this common in other states that you know

  16. Travel nursing during NP program

    lemur87 replied to lemur87's topic in Travel

    Thank you so much for your response! After graduation I would certainly be willing to travel as an RN in the NICU if needed...it will be nice to go back to why I love every now and then Keeping up...

  17. Seeking a preceptor

    lemur87 replied to chibuike1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just a tip from a fellow np student....use Facebook! It sounds crazy but I found a local NP group on FB, sent a request for preceptors via personal message to each of the 101 members, and within 24...

  18. What tablet should i buy?

    lemur87 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am starting my FNP program (online classes) next week and am trying to decide on a tablet to purchase. I am considering the iPad, galaxy note 10.1, and Microsoft surface pro. I already own an...

  19. NICU nurse to FNP

    lemur87 replied to lemur87's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for all the advice

  20. NICU nurse to FNP

    lemur87 replied to lemur87's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do have a good job, currently PRN but working as many shifts as I want. I was thinking about possibly throwing another PRN job in the mix working med/surg, but I'm not sure a PRN job for 1.5 years...

  21. Little experience as an RN

    lemur87 replied to trein's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a third party observer, mark hill, you come off as combative and over confident in your experience/ideas from the beginning. You might consider toning things down, dropping the name calling, and...

  22. BSN vs FNP

    lemur87 replied to hpschirrer11's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To me there is a difference because its one thing to make good grades in class, but another to truly understand and be able to retain/apply information. In a BSN program it may be enough to just get...

  23. How can I prep for grad school?

    lemur87 replied to Braunstein's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I use this for every

  24. Getting nervous..I need advice

    lemur87 replied to LookForward's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just started an fnp program this summer and took 9 credit hours in the 9 week summer term (theory, advanced practice roles, and advanced research). I worked full time and managed to make all A's but...

  25. Graduates of Tennessee's RODP masters program?

    lemur87 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am currently awaiting the admission decision after applying to the Tennessee RODP-FNP program. I was assigned to APSU. I didn't think about it before applying, but will I have a hard time finding a...