gradRN2007 BSN, RN

gradRN2007 has 12 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Cardiac/Med Surg.

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   Should I tell my agencies about each other?

   gradRN2007 replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

   How do you keep the agency's apart when they call you for a position? I would probably have to keep a notebook of some sort available at all times. This traveling site has been so informative and I really appreciate all the feedback from everyone.
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   Is age a Factor

   gradRN2007 replied to cherm59's topic in Travel

   That is so good to hear being that I will soon be 60 and thinking of trying traveling to save some money for retirement!
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   Insurance. Take package from each or one main insurance?

   gradRN2007 replied to gradRN2007's topic in Travel

   thanks for all the replies and moving to new thread. My problem is that my hubby and daughter (23) are on my insurance at my job now and insurance has doubled for this coming year. If it was just myself needing insurance wouldn't be a problem so now ...
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   Insurance. Take package from each or one main insurance?

   gradRN2007 posted a topic in Travel

   I am interested in starting to travel and need health insurance. Do you take the insurance pkg from each agency so that you can work for multiple agencies? 401K etc? Or stay with one agency? Thanks
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   Where do most traveling nurses stay? And how do you fit all the things you'll need?

   gradRN2007 replied to Inlocd454's topic in Travel

   I am considering travel and I have a travel trailer that I can use although I/m thinking of a class b road trek and letting them find me housing the first time. I will be limited to florida where my license is at first.. when travelling, how far do I...
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   HCA South Florida

   gradRN2007 replied to ernurse0307's topic in Travel

   agreed, better pay but that's to be expected in a for profit hospital
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   How do I know I am "ready" to be a travel nurse

   gradRN2007 replied to morningland's topic in Travel

   I am seriously thinking of doing travel in the next 2 years. I'm not sure if I should expand my knowledge (I have only done cardiac stepdown, pre and post cath lab, 16 months of cvicu but never fresh hearts.) or are there jobs for progressive care RN...
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   Slippery Rock university online RN-BSN

   gradRN2007 replied to KYRNCA's topic in Online Learning

   just rec'd acceptance letter but when i go online now it says you must have 44 credits in liberal arts to graduate..does that mean you still have to have all other classes too. I was thinking it was just the online rn to bsn plus the ethics and stat...
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   Slippery Rock university online RN-BSN

   gradRN2007 replied to KYRNCA's topic in Online Learning

   anyone currently in the slippery rock program? i am definitely interested i have 2 as degrees but would love to avoid the aa part if possible. currently working in fl as rn in icu. thanks
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    PIE Charting

    gradRN2007 replied to Neon8's topic in General Nursing

    always did charting by exception then went computerized...yipppeeee now learning PIE charting at new facility, computers next year..RT/PT/RN/etc all use same paper so before you turn around with your time sounds like there could be 10 entries and you...
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    Advice for "seasoned" nurse moving to ICU

    gradRN2007 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU

    So glad to hear you are doing well, I am very excited too. I have gotten a position in Jax at baptist heart hospital CVICU. I am leaving a SFL hospital where i have worked for almost 30 years, only 3 as RN in a cardiac stepdown unit. I am also swith...
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    I passed the PCCN exam today

    gradRN2007 replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    good news, I bought the PCCN review book and am trying to study..havent registered yet but will this month I think congrats to you! and the new baby
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    Fired After 50, Part II: Interviews---The Good, The Bad, and the Utterly Ridiculous

    gradRN2007 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    what a great read this has been!! thank you..i am over 50, rn 3 years in cardiac stepdown unit, imcu/tele. put my house on the market in s florida just to see and sold to first famiy in the door...omg, no one at work knew i was thinking of moving..we...
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    any cardiac step-down nurses out there?

    gradRN2007 replied to blueflyRN's topic in Cardiac

    basic interview questions, maybe how you deal with stress? have you ever had problems with coworkers/students and how did you deal with it. you are a new grad and so was i, just a panel interview (5 people) short term long term goals..etc love cardia...
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    ICU vs. assist. nurse mgr......

    gradRN2007 replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    ICU, specially if you move the experience will land you any job..ask me i know turned down move to CVICU because i was moving (work didn't know yet) and now i am trying to find job in jax after 3 years experience in IMCU/tele/cardiac stepdown unit......