reikinurse007

reikinurse007 has 6 years experience and specializes in ICU, Telemetry, Psych.

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1. Travel Nursing and RN Licensure

   reikinurse007 replied to SmBasol's topic in Travel

   Right. Maine is part of the compact states, and I am licensed in Maine, but my permanent home is in Florida. So compact state licensure does not apply with me

2. Travel Nursing and RN Licensure

   reikinurse007 replied to SmBasol's topic in Travel

   I've heard others who travel say that their agency reimbursed them for the cost of their license in other states, but I paid for it myself and did not seek reimbursement. It is your responsibility to obtain your licenses, and you are not 'assigned' a...

3. Med-Surge travel nursing requirements?

   reikinurse007 replied to katelaughing's topic in Travel

   It's definitely worth discussing with a recruiter! I'm pretty sure there are Hospice travelers out there, as well. Do your research!

4. Does being a Travel Nurse REALLY put more money in your pocket???

   reikinurse007 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

   It is more money in MY pocket, without a doubt. But I work for a great company, have a fabulous recruiter, and own my home outright. (I also drive a Prius Hybrid!) I think it all depends on the company you work with (there are thousands of them out t...

5. Does being a Travel Nurse REALLY put more money in your pocket???

   reikinurse007 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

   I'm a travel nurse, and I try to land positions that are close to my home and the homes of those whom I love. I live in Florida and am licensed in Maine and Florida, so I work between those two states currently. I love travel nursing, but not necessa...

6. Speaking of Health and Self Care ...

   reikinurse007 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Back in the day (I LOVE saying that!) when I was preparing to train as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I went for my mandatory health physical. The doctor who was performing the physicals for the pre-nursing students was fairly crass, and looking back...

7. #NursesUnited: Can we continue the momentum for necessary change?

   reikinurse007 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

   After leaving work (at 2130 this evening!) after ensuring the documentation was completed, I realized something that one of my personal colleagues and friends told me not very long ago. I've been in the nursing profession for over 20 years, but for t...

8. #NursesUnited: Can we continue the momentum for necessary change?

   reikinurse007 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

   As I stated numerous times to various connections on social media, the ignorance of one person isn't what we, as nurses need to be fighting about! Your article brings to light several points that truly matter for our patients and for our profession. ...

9. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

   reikinurse007 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

   Please, let's be honest about this issue: it's a money-making scheme like everything else in healthcare since we allowed corporations to hijack the healthcare system in this country. It should NEVER be mandated. Ever.