aberrn

aberrn

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About aberrn

aberrn has 37 years experience and specializes in ED/Trauma.


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  1. how do I find international nursing jobs ???

    Check out Medhunters.com Good luck.
  2. Hurt Feelings

    Re the Dilaudid dose,this seems like a small dose for pain control in a Ca patient. In the ER we usually give 1-2 mg. Sometimes more..
  3. help....driving cross country with dog.....

    I have also driven cross country several time and always try to stay in a Motel 6.Pet friendly,no pet fee,they don't seem to care about the dogs size either.[i have a 70lb lab mix].They are a no frills chain,but usually you just need somewhere to sle...
  4. Driving and Travel Assignments

    Agree with the driving part,I just got back from CA [also live in Atlanta ],my 1997 Firebird has 116,000 miles on it and never had a problem.I always have it serviced before a long trip,have my mechanic check hoses and belts etc. I will leave for CA ...
  5. Looking to travel in CA, Questions?

    Why not just sign on with a CA hospital rather than using an agency?.Basically cut out the middle man.. I did a travel assignment initially to scope out the area. Once it was over I got a job at another local hospital. $57/hr for 3-11 shift + full b...
  6. I got pulled over while in CA as my licence plate light was out.He also informed me that the plastic plate covers are illegal in CA He was very nice about it,no ticket.He asked if I was moving to CA,I explained I was a travel nurse and would be worki...
  7. ED Physicians with overkill

    All ER's have at least one Doc like that. It's called C.Y.A...
  8. Not graduated yet

    Totally agree with other posters...You need at LEAST one year,preferably two years experience before thinking about travel. As a traveler you will be expected to jump right in with minimal orientation. And be expected to know what you are doing,which...
  9. Cab Vouchers

    As one ER Doc I worked with said,"There's never any bones outside the ER" They always find a ride..
  10. Interested in ER but not quite ER material.......

    You sound totally "wishy-washy"...ICU is to 'boring' you have to be too "focused'.. In the ER,you'd better be bloody "focused' if you have a crashing patient. Don't run off and read about it,follow orders from experienced nurses and see how they do i...
  11. Travel Jobs in Paris

    I had looked into this at one point. Recieved a letter from the French Nursing Board,you are acceptable if you are fluent in French.
  12. transferring pts. from ED to floor

    My favourite is the CN saying "I don't know who's going to take that pt". Why not?. Lets see,4 empty beds,at shift start CN says,Nurse A you get first admission,Nurse B,2nd etc,etc..Not rocket science.. ER nurses wouldn't have to call at shift chang...
  13. Axis Healthcare Update.

    Told my recruiter about the bounced check. Most apologetic,husband forgot to transfer funds etc.. Just recieved another check + my $10 bank charge. Taking advice from a friend who came to CA and started job hunting.Took her a month. She suggested doi...
  14. Axis Healthcare Update.

    :madface::madface:The personal check my recruiter sent me for travel expenses BOUNCED!!!!!. My bank charged me $10. My health ins was finally cancelled. Stay away from this company.They apparently cannot get it togeather. They are not taking CA taxes...
  15. Axis Healthcare Staffing

    DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. THEY ARE TURNING OUT TO BE A BAIT AND SWITCH OPERATION. Need to vent a little. If you had gone to Travel Nurse Depot.com and put in your company requirements,which for me included a 3% 401k match Axis popped up with links to ...