JenNurse1972

Thank you very much. I appreciate the information. I think I've been stressing with needing to decide now about extending my travel assignment or picking another assignment. Either thing will "lock" me in until September. This thought made me feel...

I just graduated FNP school last week. My primary concern with a job is being able to repay my student loans while maintaining my values. One problem seems to be that new grads want these positions for loan repayment, but many do not truly want to w...

I agree. It is different, it simply has similar symptoms (hyperemesis). The same could be said for Hyperemesis gravidarium though. I've had cyclic vomiting in the past with gastroparesis (but the gastroparesis is only when acutely ill, intermittent)...

I only meant the MSN date for schools you might be interested in. From a financial standpoint. Since you are getting your education payed for now, I didn't want you to get stuck with only private colleges that can cost a lot out of pocket. And I do...

Agreed. Cyclic Vomiting is the diagnosis I have scene. In this case it's cyclic vomiting related to long term marijuana use (I am working in a legalized state). I don't think Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome has an ICD 9 code. Best not to confus...

Agreed on Parallon. Not a real travel agency. More like a nationwide registry for HCA. Understatement to say they have an agenda to staff only HCA and not make their travelers aware of good non HCA contracts.

I say take the plunge now! You have incredible ICU experience. So travel as an ICU nurse. You will be more valuable with your recent ICU experience than if you stopped doing that and went to Med Surg. It sounds like you could work an any type of I...

I say go for the travel experience. You aren't happy at your current job and you want an adventure. I've been an ED nurse for a long time and trust me, do not worry about the Trauma Center. Take your first assignment someplace not as high acuity t...

I didn't see NRP on that site (they do have PALS). Just make sure you have a legit AHA logo on the website. (Or call children's hospital locally and ask) Here is one link. The last time I took NRP is was all classroom, so I haven't used this: Neona...

Link to the Part 1 for ACLS HeartCode ACLS Part 1

There is a Part 1 and a Part 2. You will need to pay for Part 1 and complete it online, then print the completion certificate. Part 2 skills providers can be found through the AHA website. I suggest trying to take both skills tests at the same ti...

That $250 travel is not far off from other companies. Some quote $500, but that can be going to the next assignment. It would be the same with American Mobile if you took another assignment. (Both $500). It is correct that you will be not be able t...

I'm with an American Mobile company. I wouldn't say the pay rate is great, but it's the norm in the LA area. There are several travel nurses from different companies at the same hospital and almost every one (including me) brings in extra money on t...

I agree 100%. You can accept while you pursue the other state school. I do not think this is unethical since they have been sketchy about the FA. If they come through with their end of the FA, great. If not, they will lose your business

I suggest you research the MSN NP end date in the program you might attend. Some schools aren't offering it currently. I know the date has been pushed back a couple of times, but I thought it was 2015 for enrollment. If you are happy in your job an...

Stop beating yourself up. Getting a B is no big deal. NP schools are tough and I don't know any working nurse who has gotten a 4.0. If this helps, I had a 3.9 for my first Masters. I worked sooooo hard to get that grade. Do you know how many peo...

I got my Fitzgerald FNP Review CDs off Amazon. Used, but perfect. Good deal. Especially if you have any commute time, I highly recommend the investment. Good luck on the exam!