Deep Thoughts by Nurse Brandy: I wish nurses could have little robot assistants like the ones in Star Wars. That way when the doctor orders something unpleasant, like a milk and molasses enema, you...
Nurse Jackie. She has excellent critical assessment skills and is a great patient care advocate. She is not afraid to speak up to doctors. The only thing bad about her was her addiction. Towards the...
Vicbot28 replied to HopefulNurse2011's topic in Travel
OK I don't know what a "tax home" is, I was just responding to what I know about the recieving a tax-free housing stipend which I think is what she was asking. I would like to point out that I am not...
It sounds like to me you did a great job - the mother hugged you, that speaks for itself. At the end of the day when you get home it is normal to reflect on your work. Everyone does this even in...
If you feel like you know your stuff then go for it, travel nursing is awesome! I don't remember feeling that way after one year but hey kudos to you! It is true that most hospitals want two years...
I never heard of a hospital wanting a sick note if you call in sick. I don't usually call in but as far as I know you can call in for anything. The travel agency might want her to make up the day...
Vicbot28 replied to HopefulNurse2011's topic in Travel
Legally, in order for the housing stipend to be tax free you should be paying a mortgage on a home. If you are not paying a mortgage and your housing stipend is tax free, if you are audited by the...
I'm working at Swedish (Cherry Hill campus) right now in Seattle. Don't know about day shift but if you are a night shifter parking is not an issue, you can easily find street parking for free. It is...
Hi, I am looking on suggestions for agencies for short term(~8 weeks) assignments that pay $50+/hr (Other benefits accepted but not needed I am currently on assignment with Faststaff in Washington...
Awesome! I am traveling in a fifth wheel. My husband and I drove from Florida to Seattle, Washington. On my next assignment I will choose a city with RV parks a little closer to where I will be...
Hello everyone, I have a predicament I hope someone can help me with as I am new to travel nursing. I signed up with two different travel nursing agencies. The first one I allowed to submit me to...
Vicbot28 replied to HoneyBee127's topic in Critical Care
I wouldn't stress out about studying more. The hospital should have you enrolled in a new grad program/classes that will go over hemodynamics, gtts, vents, sepsis, etc. The sole most important...