Taryn

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1. Travel nursing, anyone?

   Taryn replied to greasemonk's topic in Travel

   Hi, I didn't have an agency and did 99% of the work on my own. Learning the system by experience, I am now in a position now to help others work out the details. Send me a note at [email protected] and we can discuss it in more detail.

2. Travel nursing, anyone?

   Taryn replied to greasemonk's topic in Travel

   Hi, How far do you want to travel? Having worked as a traveler for 5 years in the US, I arranged to travel outside the US and spent a year working in Australia. It was a wonderful experience and I am going back next week. Interested?

3. New Stents

   Taryn replied to Wa State RN's topic in Cardiac

   Hi all, I am back in the lab after a one year hiatus. Looks like some poor planning on the part of J&J. We are using the "Cypher" and can't keep in them. Just like any new treatment modality, only time will tell the story regarding the eff...

4. Cardiac Cath Lab

   Taryn replied to jfpruitt's topic in Cardiac

   Another cath lab nurse here...currently working as a traveler. Have worked in a few different labs over the years. Some places have the nurses monitor,circulate and scrub. Some only circulate. The place I am now allows me to do all of the above. I ...

5. Post-cath intervention position...

   Taryn replied to AHarri66's topic in Cardiac

   Hi, I can't advise you directly regarding the position you describe but can talk to you about cath/intervention, having worked several years in the cath lab. Is there surgical backup immediately available for your patients? If not, I would not take...

6. Can an American RN work in the UK?

   Taryn replied to 2banurse's topic in International

   sbic56, If you look at the job postings from some of the sites mentioned here, many list what the pay for the position will be. It looks as though you would make about half of what a U.S. nurse would. I haven't heard anything regarding the age...

7. Can an American RN work in the UK?

   Taryn replied to 2banurse's topic in International

   Janey, Your advice is much appreciated. I'll check out the sites you suggested. It looks like an agency will be the simplest way to get this started as they can guide me through the application process. ..trying to do this without their aid lo...

8. Can an American RN work in the UK?

   Taryn replied to 2banurse's topic in International

   Thank you once again. I'll check those sites out.

9. Can an American RN work in the UK?

   Taryn replied to 2banurse's topic in International

   Kay, What can you tell me about cultural differences there? Was the adjustment an easy one? How about nursing in general? Are your duties similar to those you would have in the states? I have been working in the U.S. Virigin Islands in a family m...

10. Can an American RN work in the UK?

    Taryn replied to 2banurse's topic in International

    Kay, Thanks much for taking time to share information with me. Could you supply me with information regarding facilities in Scotland? I also have roots there but mine are several generations back. Any European destination would be considered, I wa...

11. Can an American RN work in the UK?

    Taryn replied to 2banurse's topic in International

    This is specifically for Kaylesh although I would appreciate helpful input from anyone. I am very interested in working in the U.K. How do I go about this? My specialty area has been cardiac cath.