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Do compact states report to noncompact states? I hear about nurses not disclosing their displinary actions on their applications.

I was debating that (CRNA or ACNP) when I decided I wanted to return to school. I weighed my options for both careers, and I chose to pursue ACNP. Most of the future CRNA's I spoke said it was primarily for the money, which is fine if that is your goal. I wouldn't mind the money either, but it wasn't a strong motivator for me. I never liked the OR setting either; that's why I am an ICU and never an OR one.

I knew there were times when I made suggestions, and the idiot MD's and other RN's running the code didn't want to listen. Unfortunately, the outcomes were eventually poor. There are just too many "chefs in the kitchen" during codes.

I'm applying to an ACNP school in the Fall. I'm glad this question came up. It gave me an idea of what to expect.

New biz worth millions? I'm skeptical esp. with someone who only has two posts. I wouldn't hold my breath with this person replying on his or her background, but I could be wrong.

Thanks for your reply. I've been in critical care and will probably stay in that area. I will probably attend school for either ACNP or ANP, I'm still deciding on which setting will suit me, i.e. hospital or office. I don't want to do nights, weekends, or holidays any longer.

I could do either FNP or ACNP, but which area would have a greater demand in the job market? Could a FNP fill the role of an ACNP and vice versa? What are the pro's and con's of each? Thanks.

I'm interested in doing an assignment or two in GA also. I met this traveler from GA, but I suppose that's why she's traveling.

It is true w/ jobs being very limited. I finally got a travel job, but it was w/ a hospital that I had worked w/ in the past. You might be better off, staying put until the market picks up again.

Legally there could be legal ramifications against you, but it depends on the hospital. The hospital could choose not to pursue it, and you could back out of the contract without any consequences. If you have a good enough reason, the hospital and your agency might understand. That's a maybe though. Good luck!

I haven't personally worked at Kaiser, but I've personally met many travelers that worked at Kaiser facilities. They told me the same things about floating multiple times during one shift.

I would recommend more than a year's experience; some agencies require less. You have to ask yourself, "Why do I want to travel?" What is your specialty? Read some of the older posts and FAQ's, then come back here. We can work from there.

I've also heard negative things about Biloxi and Garden Park; I personally would recommend Memorial. The other hospitals I'm not too familiar with.

What kind of patients are in OSH's ICU? Actue or long term? CCU, MICU, or SICU? Thanks.

I'm currently applying for a RN license by endorsement, and it's taken over eight weeks so far. The LA BON claim to not receive my nursing school's transcript, so I had to request for it be sent again, which will probably delay my license further. When I got endorsed by other states, it took less than six weeks. LA's initial license is more expensive than most other states on top of that. LA BON sucks!