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I sooo want to go to Alaska, maybe next year. It looks beautiful.
If you take pictures pack them in your clothes, great advice about the weight of the boxes, I learned that one the hard...
That does look cool, I am going to check that out, get really sick of those white walls!
They captured over $58B in additional tax revenue from the program- not a waste :)
Kevin, love your posts. Keep 'em coming!!

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Before you start off on any road trip it is good idea check your car to make sure it will make the trip to your new  travel nursing assignment . When doing a job that requires you to travel across the United States, keeping your car in good conditio n is a good idea. You don’t want to get stuck in the middle of nowhere with car troubles that could have... more...
Posted by Jeff Long on Travel Nursing Blogs Feb 3, 2012 1:23 PM CST
A tax delinquency or non-filing can cause you to loose your license more...
Posted by Joseph Smith on Travel Taxes, Joseph Smith Jan 31, 2012 6:20 AM CST
Being a   travel nurse   you are often in new, unfamiliar areas around people you might not always know. You can’t always control your surroundings but one thing you can control is your awareness in those surroundings. By being aware of the things going on around you can help keep you safe. It’s important to remember, no matter where you are... more...
Posted by Jeff Long on Travel Nursing Blogs Jan 27, 2012 11:07 AM CST
When people talk about stress, you generally conjure up negative images, typically involving someone with red-rimmed eyes, crazy hair, clenched teeth and maybe, just maybe, the word “postal” comes into the vocabulary.  However, stress isn’t the bad guy; it’s more or less how we choose to handle (or don’t... more...
Posted by sunsnook on The Truth Behind The Travel Jan 27, 2012 9:54 AM CST
It seems that nowadays, every single retailer or service provider has some sort of loyalty program that rewards its customers as a way of saying thank you and Travel Nurse companies are no exception. In fact in 2010, more than 2.1 billion loyalty memberships existed in the U.S., according to Colloquy’s 2011 “Forecast of U.S.... more...
Posted by Jeff Long on Travel Nursing Blogs Jan 20, 2012 2:22 PM CST
If you suddenly get a letter from the California Franchise Tax Board, you are not alone. I cut and pasted the information below for you: more...
Posted by daina on Travel Taxes, Joseph Smith Jan 19, 2012 12:09 PM CST
I've had the pleasure of working in states where there were legally mandated maximum patient ratios. I have worked in states where there was no such thing. What is so important about ratios? Well in order to understand the MASSIVE importance, one must understand the time management of a nurse working on the average Med-Surg floor. I will list a... more...
Posted by kevinthenurse on The Kitchen Sink Jan 19, 2012 5:16 AM CST
Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) online certification, has released a series of ACLS and PALS practice tests to help healthcare providers and first responders prepare for their certification or recertification exam.   Available practice... more...
Posted by rhcsg on RHCSG's Blog Jan 11, 2012 2:04 PM CST
Traveling involes a lot of... well... traveling!  There are several steps you can take to make your journey easier and safer. The following are just some of the ways to make your trip safer. I hope others will comment and add any extra useful tips. Plan your trip - know your route, print your maps, invest in a GPS, buy an updated road atlas. Nothing is... more...
Posted by kevinthenurse on The Kitchen Sink Jan 10, 2012 6:11 PM CST
I've been doing the "travel thing" for a loooong time now and have learned many things about packing. I'm starting this thread to pass on things I have learned and in hopes that others will comment and leave their tips for others as well. Contrary to popular belief... There ARE ways to pack 10 pounds of "crap" into a 5 pound... more...
Posted by kevinthenurse on The Kitchen Sink Jan 10, 2012 12:31 AM CST
Definition of  TECHIE :  a person who is very knowledgeable or enthusiastic about  technology  and especially high technology Since starting my career in travel nursing I have come to rely on technology more and more. Some items have become almost mandatory in the travel field. For those new to... more...
Posted by kevinthenurse on The Kitchen Sink Jan 9, 2012 11:34 PM CST
***THINGS TO CONSIDER 1) Don't pack groceries to travel to/from your destination. A couple of packs of cookies, ramen noodles, or snacks are ok. DON'T pack the entire kitchen pantry. It adds weight which uses more fuel and also takes up packing space. Buy groceries when you get where you are going. 2) Stop buying groceries about a month... more...
Posted by kevinthenurse on The Kitchen Sink Jan 9, 2012 10:34 PM CST
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