Critterpuss

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1. Virgin Islands

   Critterpuss replied to tipiwoman's topic in Travel

   I worked last year in the Virgin Islands, in the ER with Cross Country staffing. The psych unit at the hospital is very small and the staff there seems very nice. It is a locked down unit with cameras etc. The island has a huge problem with indig...

2. Med-Surg or Alzheimer's?

   Critterpuss replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Career Support

   Do what is best for your career. Take the position in med surg. Get as much experience as you can for that, at least two years. This will be a firm foundation for your career. I did this twenty three years ago and they were the best years of my c...

3. travler looking to move to south florida

   Critterpuss replied to frygal15's topic in Florida

   Be really wary of both Sarasota and of Naples. I have recently completed travel assignment at both of these hospitals. There is a LOT of tension among the nursing staff. Apparently the management teams of these institutions have decided that to re...

4. Need advice- 6 months pregnant and starting in the ER

   Critterpuss replied to Lizziefive's topic in Emergency

   In the majority of ER's there is little time to sit down, your usually running for twelve hours straight, its very unusual to get a "real lunch break" where you can sit and peacefully eat. In general its Gulping something down between tasks. "No c...

5. Travel Nursing Naive...

   Critterpuss replied to cfortune84's topic in Travel

   Most of the staff at hospitals that you go to are going to be highly critical of your level of expertise. The more experience that you have prior to traveling the better. The staff can make your assignment a living torture assignment if you are dep...

6. SW Florida - School, Work, etc

   Critterpuss replied to b-girl's topic in Florida

   I've worked both of these facilities. If you will be working Peds I would highly recommend Healthpark, which is affiliated with Lee memorial. Great work environment and they really CARE about sick children. They treat their employees well. Lee m...

7. Lee Memorial?

   Critterpuss replied to b-girl's topic in Florida

   Charlotte county pays higher and the cost of living is lower there. Collier county pays about the same as Lee county however the cost of living there is VERY high. As with most hospitals in Florida the nurse pt / ratio is beyond most nurses comfort ...

8. North Collier/ Naples Hospital cancels travelers

   Critterpuss replied to Critterpuss's topic in Travel

   It appears a few of the hospitals in the Southwest Florida areas are making an effort to get rid of the older, experienced nurses who are at the top of their pay scale, and top of vacation benefits> They are looking for newer nurses with little ex...

9. Canadian Travellers

   Critterpuss replied to ltvixen's topic in Travel

   You need to be experienced enough to be up and running on your unit within three days of orientation. If your one of those who need a few months to feel comfortable I'd suggest that you work a while longer and try local agencies to gain experience be...

10. Canadian Travellers

    Critterpuss replied to ltvixen's topic in Travel

    I am also from Canada and travel to the US (Florida and California) for work each Winter. Tax laws have recently changed regarding maintaining a tax home. I would suggest you consult a good tax preparer for guidance. Some nurses have been called ...

11. Lots of Questions.....

    Critterpuss replied to ThursdayNurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    There are many nurses currently working who are pursuing higher degrees. Not many nurses have the luxury of not working during school.

12. Admits after 6:00 pm? Does your hospital do this?

    Critterpuss replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a twenty four hour job. Things dont flow according to the rhythms of the unit. No one is plotting to find the most inconvenient time to send a pt to the floor for an admit. The nurse needs to anticipate this WILL happen. It isnt going...

13. I'm cluless

    Critterpuss replied to spanky999's topic in Emergency

    ER techs are some of the most over worked and underappreciated people in a hospital. If you are interested in going to the ER to work, present to the ER with a bit more than just wide eyes and eagerness. Sign up and complete a phlebotomy course, EKG ...

14. true or false

    Critterpuss replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    #1. Not that they are more busy, but the types of cases can be bizarre. Many people who may have a bit of a "personality disorder" may become very active during a full moon. #10, Not always, assess your pt.

15. Getting ready to travel, what does your spouse do?

    Critterpuss replied to ravenwindrn's topic in Travel

    In each hospital you work put up a flyer to hsopital employees needing tech support for their home computers. Make sure he charges a professional wage. He will get plenty of work.