rncopper

rncopper

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About rncopper

I have been a traveling nurse for 1 1/2 years.

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  1. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    Karen, Let state some facts: You stated in another post you have a BS instead of a BSN. (no comment) You also stated you went straight into administration and you were "published" before you took the NCLEX. All of this is taken from posts you hav...
  2. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    Karen, While you "spout" there are statistical facts, you give no references to back up your claim. And until you cite some references, your argument is invalid. I have been a traveler for over 7 years - the last 14 months in Saudi Arabia. In those...
  3. BCAT exam for critical care nurses

    The BKAT is not designed as a "pass or fail" exam. It is an educational tool that, according to the author, is to be used for determining the educational requirements of nurses. There are BKAT's for ER, Peds, etc. The author states in her preamble...
  4. Ventral Septal Defect

    Well, I got here in Seattle to see my HUGE daughter. A little excitement last week (started labor WHILE I was at home in SD.....!!!) but then it stopped; now with just intermittent contractions, some periods are hours long. Lots of walking, they wa...
  5. Ventral Septal Defect

    OH, THANK YOU GUYS VERY MUCH for the info, hugs, and good vibes!!! Jolie: Thank you for a very GOOD in-depth answer to my questions in my head! It is VERY difficult to have my daughter ask her doc MY questions (she is not medically oriented!!! LO...
  6. Ventral Septal Defect

    Ok, I will confess: I know 'nuthin 'bout birthin babies!!! (Gone With the Wind) So, here is my scenerio (oh, BTW, I am a ICU/ER RN): My daughter is about 36 weeks. Was dx with gestational diabetes, difficult sugar control (they don't know why; pr...
  7. Any travel nurses out there?

    Yes, Delphi is alive and well. http://www.delphiforums.com and then go under the travel section. The forums name is Travel Nurse and Therapists. SUCH good info there!:)
  8. Travel nursing issues/concerns

    I agree! But when the "men" in the article were addressed as "Mr." Brian so-and-so, I should have been addressed similiarly. I would have RATHERED that we would have ALL been addressed by our first names!!! I am NOT Mrs. "my last name"; that is MY M...
  9. Travel nursing issues/concerns

    Thanks for the clarification, Tom! I am very familiar with HT Magazine! I was interviewed for an article in April 2003 concerning Urban vs Rural assignments (the ONLY traveler interviewed, I might brag!:roll ). Was pleased at how the article was pr...
  10. This is ABSOLUTELY horrifying!!!! I am not going to totally side with the nurses (esp when they admitted they were not trained for what they were caring for........REFUSE to accept the assignment, comes to mind!), but what about the hospital's obliga...
  11. Travel nursing issues/concerns

    I agree with BagLady. A little wary of answering questions to an unknown, but would be VERY willing to give an interview to answer your questions! I have traveled almost 3 years, not as long as BagLady (whom I know!!! ) but can give you some insight...
  12. Travelers from SD????

    The article is in the Jan 19, 2004 edition. Bill Cissell was the author. Of course, I get it online, so I am not sure which section. If you look for it online, you have to go to the archives. The headline was about Rapid City Regional Hospital. S...
  13. Any travelers who are from SD?

    No, unfortunately, I don't. Haven't been home since Sept!!!!
  14. Any travelers who are from SD?

    I am a traveler presently in Lebanon, NH. My permanent home is in Lead, SD, and I receive the Rapid City Journal online everyday. On Mon 1/19 there was an article concerning the strides that Rapid City Regional Hospital was doing to stay afloat. In...
  15. Travelers from SD????

    I am looking for travelers who are from SD and are willing to be interviewed for an article about travelers in the Rapid City Journal. RCJ had an article Mon 1/19/2004 concerning Rapid City Regional Hospital and their cost saving measures to stay afl...