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  1. Which would you choose?

    IdahoNurse replied to Kwality's topic in Nursing Career

    You may not be able to afford the whole program, but you can take a few of the basic courses... the prereq. Good luck to you... I had to work for mine, but it means so much

  2. nursing or teaching??

    IdahoNurse replied to SamanthaLu's topic in Nursing Career

    Could do like me... get a 4 year degree in teaching... then get your nursin degree because you can't make as near as much money teaching and the jobs aren't as plentiful. One of these days I might...

  3. Critical care unit for a new graduate?

    IdahoNurse replied to Sabrina1's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that it depends on the size of the ICU and what kind of cases they have. With a class, you might be successful in a smaller ICU, but yes, in a larger hospital they will eat you alive. The...

  4. Which would you choose?

    IdahoNurse replied to Kwality's topic in Nursing Career

    I got my nursing assistant certificate and then worked part time as a cna while getting my lpn... then I worked as an LPN until I got my RN. If money is something of a bind, I would suggest that....

  5. Experienced nurses...please help!!!!!!! I have to choose!

    IdahoNurse replied to vicb74's topic in Nursing Career

    I did alot of med/surg/tele and rehab while taking a few of the courses needed for ER. Then moved into the ER field for three years. Can be done, but don't know how successful you will be without...

  6. What company do you use?

    IdahoNurse replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

    i heard that bridge has been going through alot of recruiters... you know what is going on with

  7. Trinity Health Care Staffing group

    IdahoNurse replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    Do they have an ample amount of assignments? OOps. forgot a question. So far they have had an assignment where I want to

  8. Trinity Health Care Staffing group

    IdahoNurse replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    Are you a Med/Surg RN ?I do med/surg, telemetry, rehab, skilled, psych, ER, step-down ICU, and rural ICU. So far with Trinity, I have done a rehab and telemetry assignment. I really like the company...

  9. Will be new to USA/Rehab - need advice on Stethoscope

    IdahoNurse replied to suehp's topic in Rehabilitation

    I work alot of rehab and have a Littman Lite. Works great for rehab. Get a good sound, not too expense (only about $39)... Do your CDs and you will pick on things. Don't be afraid to ask someone,...

  10. How much money do the travel companies really make off of us?

    IdahoNurse replied to ashthomps's topic in Travel

    Some of the smaller agencies will take only $10/hour out of a $50/hour bill rate, but the bigger agencies that use alot of advertising and have a big marketing budget will take as much as $25/hour....

  11. Trinity Health Care Staffing group

    IdahoNurse replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    I'm with Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group, and absolutely love them. They are a smaller company with great personal benefits in that you are treated as one of the TEAM not just "another nurse." I...

  12. Renewals

    IdahoNurse replied to mtravlinlight's topic in Travel

    I would keep ones that you think you would like to return to. For me, I have my compact license, but I also keep my California, Oklahoma, and Florida license current for winter assignments and to be...

  13. Husband of travel RN with a few questions

    IdahoNurse replied to Mainenikki's topic in Travel

    Mine has a job as the "Health Care Support Team" ie... house hubby who travels with me and takes care of the house. My son, on the other hand, works at fast food restaurants and earns pretty good...

  14. I have a few question about travel nursing!

    IdahoNurse replied to BuddyGwen's topic in Travel

    I agree with Brownie, you should have ATLEAST one year, but preferrably TWO years of experience. Your out there on your own most of the time and expected to hit the floor running. Yes, you can work...

  15. Benefits And Bonuses

    IdahoNurse replied to cdngirl's topic in Travel

    Companies who offer rental cars include: Premier Healthcare Professionals, RSI Medical Group, Abetta Care, Critical Nursing Solutions, NurseXtra, MedRP, Health Providers Choice, RN Travel Connection,...

  16. Am I Getting a Bad Deal?!?!?

    IdahoNurse replied to oneyearrn's topic in Travel

    If they are going to pay you only $18/hour then you should be getting about $12/hour for meals and incidentals (per diem) pay. I won't go anywhere for less than $30/hour either. You shouldn't have...

  17. ? obligation to travel company

    IdahoNurse replied to reeree30's topic in Travel

    I agree with the others in that your company is just trying to bully you. It isn't a legal and binding contract unless you sign on the dotted line. I'd get my last paycheck in my hand before I told...

  18. compare and contrast agencies?

    IdahoNurse replied to cvryder's topic in Travel

    I am currently with Trinity Healthcare Staffing group and they are great mostly in the fact that my travel plan is fit for my needs. They have a lot of Phoenix jobs, but don't know exactly about some...

  19. Anyone homeschooling & traveling

    IdahoNurse replied to luckylady68's topic in Travel

    I homeschool my child (he's 16). The only regulations that you have to follow is the ones set by your state of residency. At one RV park we had to give the part our proof, which was the affidavit...

  20. Renewing your contract

    IdahoNurse replied to Skwidward's topic in Travel

    #1... You should never take a reduction in pay to renew a contract. #2... There are all kinds of varialbes in contracts and length. I have never had a 13+13 contract... something always changes...

  21. Internet Help for travel nurse

    IdahoNurse replied to Timeout's topic in Travel

    To use the cell phone, you just have to get a cable to go from your computer to your cell phone. The phone acts like a modem. We found our cable at Fry's Electronics. There is a program that either...

  22. what to ask on hospital interview

    IdahoNurse replied to cre8tivRN's topic in Travel

    thanks for that one... i haven't asked that one

  23. if no contract signed am I liable for anything?

    IdahoNurse replied to Justagirl's topic in Travel

    Persoally, I would not leave town without a contract. In the good ole days a hand shake and a man or woman's word was all you needed, but not in today

  24. Internet Help for travel nurse

    IdahoNurse replied to Timeout's topic in Travel

    As a travel nurse and full time RVer, the cable modem won't work.. because usually you get the cable service that is provided to the park, which is usually analog and not digital, which is required...