Disbdestiny

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1. How long before the pep in your step?

   Disbdestiny replied to Disbdestiny's topic in Emergency

   Thank you michlynn! I try to observe different things, even when critical situations are taking place in a different room. My preceptors encourage it! I guess I just feel helpless at times, because I really don't know what/where I can help. But as th...

2. How long before the pep in your step?

   Disbdestiny replied to Disbdestiny's topic in Emergency

   Thank you dpcRN, I'm really excited!! I had my first trauma patient, with my preceptor by my side of course. I was trying to help out as much as possible, but I still feel like I could've done more. I guess I just have to roll with the punches & ...

3. How long before the pep in your step?

   Disbdestiny replied to Disbdestiny's topic in Emergency

   Altra- That's exactly what my coworkers told me, 1-2 years.

4. How long before the pep in your step?

   Disbdestiny replied to Disbdestiny's topic in Emergency

   Thank you Pixie.RN!! That's pretty awesome that you started off as a paramedic & tech☺️. I'm not exactly sure how long my orientation is, hey say usually between 4-8 weeks. However, I just checked the schedule for June and it looks like I'm s...

5. How long before the pep in your step?

   Disbdestiny posted a topic in Emergency

   Good Evening fellow Nurses! So I just started this specialty about 1 month ago and I'm loving it so far! I was previously doing LTC and decided I wanted to do something completely different. Right now I'm working evening shifts (which is the busiest ...

6. Pro-rated MLA?

   Disbdestiny replied to Disbdestiny's topic in Travel

   Ned that's exactly what I was thinking, but thankfully I provided my own housing. Thank you Rev, I wasn't sure since it's never been pro-rated before.

7. Pro-rated MLA?

   Disbdestiny replied to Disbdestiny's topic in Travel

   Oh ok, thank you both! Unfortunately, I worked less than 40 hours that week because they kept pushing back my start date.

8. Pro-rated MLA?

   Disbdestiny replied to Disbdestiny's topic in Travel

   MLA is what they call Meal and Lodging Allowances. I'm contracted to work 40 hours full time for 4 weeks, however, it's the first time I've seen them pro-rate it. So I'm confused as to why and wondering if it's because I started during the middle of ...

9. Pro-rated MLA?

   Disbdestiny posted a topic in Travel

   Good Evening Travelers! I'm on a travel assignment, which I started on a Wednesday due to backed up paperwork on behalf of my agency and contracted hospital, and I noticed they pro-rated my weekly MLA. I'm wondering if I should address it, or is that...

10. breaking a travel contract?

    Disbdestiny replied to ceccia's topic in Travel

    MsConstrued, I give you so much kudos for that! I'm currently in a contract & working at a place I absolutely hate! I've thought about ending my contract, but I don't want to be on bad terms with my current agency. However, the other side of me i...

11. Has anyone worked as a camp nurse for The Fresh Air Fund?

    Disbdestiny replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in General Nursing

    Okie dokie! Thank you for the good recommendations, especially the RAID! I'm excited and nervous at the same time! I will definitely be spraying my room down as soon as I get in. There's nothing more annoying than creepy crawlers, especially when I'm...

12. Has anyone worked as a camp nurse for The Fresh Air Fund?

    Disbdestiny replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh ok, thank you for your feedback. Did you do anything in particular to prepare for the summer ahead? It's my first nursing job:w00t:

13. Has anyone worked as a camp nurse for The Fresh Air Fund?

    Disbdestiny replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Erikadawn RN! I recently took up an offer for this organization working as a camp nurse. I wanted to know if you ended up taking the position and how was your experience? Thank you so much:)

14. Nursing Students Needed for Anonymous Survey!

    Disbdestiny replied to whitneyLOL's topic in General Students

    Finito:up:

15. To work or to Not work?

    Disbdestiny replied to Disbdestiny's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your advice doublehelix! I'll start off with a few days and see how that works. I'm so excited!! I can't wait till school starts:redpinkhe