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  1. nursechoice

    FutureNurse2B replied to bagola22's topic in Travel

    I traveled with them twice. No complaints. My recruiter was fantastic! Just remember, your required to do 48hrs/week. Its exhausting but the pay is absolutely excellent!! That overtime is a killing!...

  2. Banner Good Samaritan

    FutureNurse2B replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

    I would stay clear away from this job if I were you. My friend went there and was cancelled once per week, hours werent guarenteed AND about half way thru the contract the hospital cancelled all the...

  3. traveling solo/cities

    FutureNurse2B replied to mg2312's topic in Travel

    I was in your shoes. I took an assignment by myself to Southern California. I have never been anywhere by myself before so it was sooooooooo scary! But I have a bubbly personality so I made friends...

  4. newbie to traveling..yikes!

    FutureNurse2B replied to DayLight117's topic in Travel

    I totally understand your overwhemlness. (if thats even a word) I have been there done that. I have been traveling for 3 yrs now. I think a good place for you to start is Texas. The pay is great...

  5. new nurse/experience

    FutureNurse2B replied to mg2312's topic in Travel

    I started traveling with a yr and a half experience. I would suggest to have at least 1yr experience if not more. YOu need to be absolutely comfortable on your own as a nurse b/c you will be expected...

  6. First assignment in Maryland/DC area

    FutureNurse2B replied to CaseManagerRN's topic in Travel

    The metro would definitely be the smarter option as far as saving gas $ and the hassle of being stuck in traffic. But if you want to drive, it can be done. You just have to leave super early probably....

  7. First assignment in Maryland/DC area

    FutureNurse2B replied to CaseManagerRN's topic in Travel

    I am from the DC/Maryland area. I started at University of Maryland in Baltimore Md. A little advice about my hometown: Its a beautiful place to live. Bethesda is especially a nice area to be. But...

  8. Good Compact states for the Summer?

    FutureNurse2B replied to MeishaTots's topic in Travel

    sweetgurly- I worked at Texas childrens in HOuston and Christus santa rosa in San antonio Which hospital offered you a position there? Meisha- what part of maryland are you from!?!? What a small...

  9. Shipping my car

    FutureNurse2B replied to MeishaTots's topic in Travel

    Definitely ship your car. I did this to go from Maryland to Texas. I used Red carpet auto and it cost about $700. Worth the money but make sure you give yourself a few days buffer in case the driver...

  10. I took the housing, now what?

    FutureNurse2B replied to MeishaTots's topic in Travel

    Im not sure about negotiations for the housing but I do know that the absolute hassle of looking for your own apartment and your own furnishing company is totally taken away if you just take the...

  11. You know you are a pediatric nurse when...

    FutureNurse2B replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Pediatric

    You know your a pediatric nurse when..... you hear a kid coughing in a restaurant/grocery store/ etc and you immediately think to yourself "oh no......I wonder how long that kid has had that cough....

  12. Good Compact states for the Summer?

    FutureNurse2B replied to MeishaTots's topic in Travel

    I too am a young black but 26yr old female and I think you should consider texas. I have had all positive experiences in both Houston and San antonio. I really wanted to go to Dallas but I never...

  13. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

    FutureNurse2B posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Has anyone else heard of this? I was told by someone that pretty soon all RNs are going to be required to have a BSN and those who only have an ADN will be required to go back to school. Is this a...

  14. Unions and strikes?

    FutureNurse2B posted a topic in Travel

    Can someone please give me the low down and nitty gritty about Unions and nurses on strikes. I don't know a whole lot about this topic and am considering doing a few strikes but I want to get...

  15. Houston Texas

    FutureNurse2B replied to lollieab's topic in Travel

    I went to texas childrens in Houston and that is by far the best assignment I have taken so far. The hospital is fantastic and HUUUUUUGE!!!! its such a good facility to add to your resume. I...

  16. Pedi Travelers...are you there?

    FutureNurse2B replied to NurseJackson's topic in Travel

    Dont know if I'm responding too late for this thread but I'm a pedi traveler and been doing it for 2yrs. Its always a plus to have PALS....9/10 it will get you the job over most others so I would...

  17. Working with several companies?

    FutureNurse2B replied to missashley09's topic in Travel

    This has happened to me a few times and I have just learned that honesty is the key. It doesn't hurt to tell the truth and besides, travel nursing is basically a big competition between agencies...

  18. Nclex Tutors Near Baltimore Maryland????

    FutureNurse2B posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone know of any NCLEX-RN tutors in the baltimore, md area. I have been unsuccessful with the NCLEX a few times and at this point I dont know what else to do. I am scheduled to test October...

  19. Are the parent easy to deal with?

    FutureNurse2B replied to cory'swife89's topic in Pediatric

    I come across it somewhat often that parents will take their anger out on the nurses. I've had some pretty difficult parents and have even had one parent request for another nurse. I'll never forget...

  20. Pearls of Wisdom

    FutureNurse2B replied to scrubsrn24's topic in Pediatric

    The best words of wisdom I could give you is to NEVER be afraid to ask questions no matter how silly you think the question may be. That one question just might save u from making a huge mistake....

  21. nurses attacking nurses

    FutureNurse2B replied to bethgrace's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad you brought this topic up and wished I would've came across this discussion years ago when I was a new nurse. I was bullied sooooooo badly as a new nurse at my first job. My fellow...

  22. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

    FutureNurse2B replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks alot for your response! This is

  23. Days you are glad you are a Nurse

    FutureNurse2B replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    I know I chose the right profession when the first Christmas I ever spent away from my family alone in another state working a long night shift, one patient/family brought the staff a ham dinner!! So...

  24. Dont Know Anything About Traveling - starting from scratch

    FutureNurse2B replied to StepbyStep's topic in Travel

    Travel nursing is indeed a great way to save but you do need money saved up to start of course. It all depends on which travel company you choose and how great the pay of the assignment is. But...

  25. Dont Know Anything About Traveling - starting from scratch

    FutureNurse2B replied to StepbyStep's topic in Travel

    I agree with the above post. Well said. Get your 2yrs minimum experience under your belt and then start traveling. I am currently getting ready to start an assignment in Texas and my best friend...