millke6182

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1. First Post

   millke6182 replied to millke6182's topic in General Nursing

   Dhammapada 185--Thank you so very much for your input!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a Great Day!

2. Phone interview?

   millke6182 replied to NurseCard's topic in Agency

   In my dealings with Intelistaf, I have found that the local agency branches are very unorganizedand in the past have had nurses with outdated credentials. Recently, I have noticed a change. The travel devision of Intelistaf is quite different. Offi...

3. Oralando bound and need advice......

   millke6182 replied to Jenny C's topic in Florida

   You all have some wonderful ideas. I too am planning a move to the Orlando area. Being a seansoned nurse though, I was going to take a travel assignment or two to "feel out" the area and hospitals before I make my final decision to move. Missy--wha...

4. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

   millke6182 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

   Hey, you guys--I don't remember nursing theory--was that before or after metal bedpans. LOL By all means a nurse can be effective without caring for the patient as a loved one. I care for human beings; I do not want to see or wish harm on anyone. Ot...

5. New Grad. Should I work in CCU?

   millke6182 replied to rdiehl45's topic in CCU

   Should you work CCU?? NO--not as a fresh grad unless you have prior experience as a LPN, EMT, etc. I have worked in MANY hospitals and most, regardless of how good their intentions are, can not or will not give you the training you need. Besides mos...

6. First Post

   millke6182 posted a topic in General Nursing

   As the title states, this is my first post. I started out as an aide in 1974, became a combat medic in 1984, LPN in 1985, RN (ADN) in1992. My specialty is CVICU. I have worked for years as an agency nurse. All 3 of my kids are grown with families o...