DRZmaui

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1. Detox in Jail?

   DRZmaui replied to ComeTogether's topic in Correctional

   Sorry to preach, but yea, she will receive treatment in Jail (have work jail in the past). You'll probably hear stories of bad she is treated, but again, that part of pathology of her illness. Hopefully she will receive some sort of condition of rel...

2. Detox in Jail?

   DRZmaui replied to ComeTogether's topic in Correctional

   I don't want to sound cold, but Jail is what she needs. Been a psych nurse of 30 years. Sometimes you have to get knock down pretty hard, before seeing the light yea, I got a problem. I need help”. Jail is one of the best motivators for sobriet...

3. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

   DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

   Giving things a couple of weeks. Waiting to hear back from a few Staff positions I've interviewed for. Feel I'm going to get burned on my $430 Spent on getting a RN license. My first impression and subconscious telling me to forget about perusing...

4. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

   DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

   I've scanned all the documents, can't find anything re: cancellation or reimbursement. Mostly standards, code of conduct, usually H.R. type stuff.

5. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

   DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

   thanks, Will do.

6. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

   DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

   Ned, PM sent

7. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

   DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

   Have one, but it was signed electronically. I could PM you a copy. Don't want to share my dirty laundry. BTW, I added up my expenses, $435. Don't think I'll commit anything till I see some reimbursement. Presently I'm courted for staff positi...

8. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

   DRZmaui replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

   Sorry, your right. See if I can to back and edit it

9. Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

   DRZmaui posted a topic in Travel

   I'm writing to see where I stand with a cancelled contract (calling Ted!). Background: After working full time as a RN for the past 30 years, I'm retiring in June. I decided to give Travel Nursing a go. Plan: Take a celebratory trip with my...

10. What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

    DRZmaui replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't read all the threads, but what I do remember being a psych nurse back in 80's. Frequent take-downs (break dancing with the patient as we said), and smoking during report, and at the nursing station. Exciting day's back then ]Now the focus i...

11. Cali license verification

    DRZmaui replied to ERpinup's topic in Travel

    I feel your pain, I'm in the process of getting California to verify my license for Oregon. It's a 2 month process. Just check today, they are now at middle of March requests. Make is difficult for us with Calf RN's to get an out of state license ...

12. Dialysis nurse Wailuku or anywhere in Hawaii

    DRZmaui replied to AnonymousDialysis's topic in Travel

    Aloha, Might be of some help, First, are you serious about coming to Hawaii, or just testing the waters (excuse the pun)? The hospitals H.R. departments get swamped with inquiries about nursing positions. Mostly mainlanders wanting to escape the cr...

13. Questionable hourly rates for travel nurse

    DRZmaui replied to monday2016's topic in Travel

    Thanks Ted for the input. Your advice and support to this site is greatly appreciated. Yes, I'm taking up travel nursing for change, and not the money. Been a RN for 28 years. Finally pulling the plug, and retiring from the VA. Like the idea of ...

14. Questionable hourly rates for travel nurse

    DRZmaui replied to monday2016's topic in Travel

    I was wondering about that too. Planning on traveling this June. So far, most to assignments are anywhere from $17.00 to $30.00 an hour. Thinking this might be the norm for my specialty, Psych nursing. I'm still confused when the reciters throw ...

15. VA RN grading and pay. Was there a mistake?

    DRZmaui replied to Healthygina's topic in Government

    The boarding process can be, and usually is a nightmare. All depends on the Nursing Administrationof the VA where you work I will not mention my previous hospital (the government monitorsocial media. I've known staff that was fired for things they wr...