larniegrl

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1. My first PICC!

   larniegrl posted a topic in Infusion

   Just had to tell someone...my family/friends don't really understand, and I don't want to appear TOO excited to my co-workers...but I put in my FIRST PICC LINE! I feel great, it went so smoothly on a fluffy older lady with saggy skin. (you guys know ...

2. Veins vs. Arteries

   larniegrl posted a topic in Infusion

   Kind of a silly question, or it makes me feel that way. I've been doing IV's for 3 years, but recently I've been getting a lot of bright/red blood return when my IV's. I palpate for pulsation, check for valves, follow basic anatomy with my insertion....

3. plethora-proofing my resume, any tips?

   larniegrl replied to GypsyNurse54's topic in Travel

   I've been using a skill based resume, instead of chronological. It makes more sense to me, based on the varied locations and units I've been too in a month. It also doesn't look as wordy...you can google search for resumes specific for RN's.

4. Alaska travel, help with Agency to use

   larniegrl replied to Noahj's topic in Travel

   There are some agencies that have an exclusive with Providence up there. I think Cross Country has one.

5. Working with several companies?

   larniegrl replied to missashley09's topic in Travel

   It was hard for me at first, and I still struggle with it when time comes to look for the next assignment. I have to remember that I am kind of on my own when it comes to jobs. Most agency care about the bottom line, and work for the hospital, not fo...

6. Med-Surg nursing, a place where Innocence and Expertise collide

   larniegrl replied to JosefVernon Hodgkins's topic in Med-Surg

   Well said. I love mentoring, teaching something new to someone who genuinely wants to learn. I've only met 1 or 2 bad eggs, with LARGE egos that were new graduates. Most of these people got into nursing because they have a desire to help others.

7. Kaiser Hospitals

   larniegrl posted a topic in Travel

   So...I'm heading to southern CA. My company has it in with Kaiser, so my recruiter is pushing for Kaiser hospital in San Diego. I have heard horror stories about Kaiser Oakland/LA, but nothing and San Diego. Anyone have experiences with Kaiser. I am ...

8. No Confidence!

   larniegrl replied to westieluv's topic in Med-Surg

   Geeze, what a shift! On busy nights like that I always had the sinking feeling in my stomach that I was forgetting something. I would go over the charts several times, and make sure I'd remember the most important things, because so much had happened...

9. No Confidence!

   larniegrl replied to westieluv's topic in Med-Surg

   I have confidence issues too, but I don't think it is necessarily a bad thing. It keeps me on my toes, always second guessing myself, keeps me from making big mistakes. Your nursing style is unique. If your goal is to do the best job possible, and t...

10. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    larniegrl replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    I'm glad I didn't take it this time around. A couple weeks ago I read an article about the 10 highest paid states for RN's and HI was on the list. It was pretty shocking that they were willing to pay me almost 50% less than what a permanent RN would ...

11. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

    larniegrl replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

    It two almost 3 weeks to get my last assignment. Very frustrating, but keep with it, and maybe branch out to other states.

12. Why do doctors do this to me?

    larniegrl replied to qqu9569's topic in Med-Surg

    The best responses I've had... "Are you going to call me about this all night." (3rd call, BP still 158/110) "Just order whatever you want." (thought that was funny) "No, the answer is no, and don't call me again." (first call by the way :)) My favor...

13. Under Appreciated and Irritated

    larniegrl replied to RexRN's topic in Med-Surg

    I had a situation like that at my old job. I had been nursing for 3 years, completed my CMSRN, actively involved as a mentor/preceptor to new graduate/hires, always the superuser for new equipment/programs, and was interested in the educators positio...

14. Blood transfusion and heart failure

    larniegrl replied to Darknights's topic in Infusion

    I would be very cautious about giving a unit of blood that quickly unless it was in a massive transfusion situation. It is just too much, too fast. I've seen a few older patients go into respiratory distress from a unit of blood transfused faster tha...

15. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    larniegrl replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    It was Hawaii. Great location, awful pay...