reecie54

reecie54 has 13 years experience.

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1. color coding staff

   reecie54 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   My hospital is presenting the idea of color coding all staff (except management). Our union is currently in negotiation (as this is a change in working conditions they failed to bring up during our...

2. What color are your scrubs?

   reecie54 replied to Iliauna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   This is exactly what I'm looking for...out healthcare system is going to color code across the board (except of course management) and I don't see the rationale. It upsets me with the amount of money...

3. Some questions for nurses married to nurses

   reecie54 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

   My partner and I are both nurses, working critical care. We have worked the same and different facilities. When in the same hospital, we try to work different units. We provide a great support for...

4. travel nurse resume

   reecie54 replied to reecie54's topic in Nursing Career

   I've worked for several agencies and bounce in between them, since not everyone contracts in the areas I want to go. And, thank you for your

5. travel nurse resume

   reecie54 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I have been an RN for 7 years, and a traveling RN for 4.5 years. I have done registry at a number of hospitals, in different states, and more than 10 contracts (some repeats)...How do I list them on...

6. Bucks Traction

   reecie54 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Do you reposition a patient with the weight still on the traction or remove and reapply the traction after boosting the patient? Any literature on the subject? Much

7. Fractured HIP patient - Need question answered

   reecie54 replied to lcbaird's topic in Orthopedic

   I have a question...when boosting a patient in the bed, do you remove the weigh from the traction and then slowly reapply or do you pull the patient with the weight still on or does someone move the...

8. new grad programs

   reecie54 posted a topic in General Nursing

   What if you start a new grad program and aren't happy with the unit? You've completed orientation but don't feel supported by coworkers, as if you're on your own completely? do you stay or

9. new grad program not great...

   reecie54 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm seeking out second opinions. My friend has recently graduated and started a new grad program last March, off orientation since May. She was under the impression that she would start with a...

10. 4-8 week questions

    reecie54 replied to nurse1day's topic in Travel

    I have been working with On Assignment for my short contracts...Sagent is another company that doesn't advertise short contracts but they will try and work with you to meet your

11. 4-8 week questions

    reecie54 replied to nurse1day's topic in Travel

    I have done three less than 8 week assignments in Brockton, MA and have enjoyed them, the staff was great and I still got 1 day of orientation...some weeks I'm tired after 48 hours but it's

12. O Grady Peyton and Preferred Healthcare

    reecie54 replied to a21chdchic's topic in Travel

    AMN..aka the evil empire...and it's affiliates, I have had problems with several of them...however because of their size they often have more contracts in areas and better housing...but I've been lied...

13. problems getting started in travel nursing

    reecie54 replied to flg8tr's topic in Travel

    I had some trouble when I first got started, and it gets easier once you have that first travel assignment. I have met many travellers who started with only a year experience, but many hospitals want...

14. New Grad looking for ICU job

    reecie54 replied to Umdsn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Has anyone used a link to help you find hospitals who are hiring and have NewGrad/ICU

15. New to Travel nursing

    reecie54 replied to casanom's topic in Travel

    Most travel companies require a year to two, as well as hiring hospitals. My advice as a traveller... 1. be flexible with your first assignment, many hospitals won't look at your profile until after...