jdickrn

jdickrn has 9 years experience and specializes in Medical-surgical.

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1. Toluidine Blue...

   jdickrn replied to deftonez188's topic in Forensic

   We just use baby wipes. Works like a charm

2. "company hopping?"

   jdickrn replied to NurseCupcake87's topic in Travel

   When I traveled I found that facilities were not putting their orders in for travelers more than 6 weeks in advance therefore I would be working my last week and not have a contract lined up until the last minute. I learned to go with it as that is o...

3. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

   jdickrn replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

   I traveled for 18months, and am currently taking a break from traveling and got a staff position. In my opinion, what it boils down to is travel nursing just isn't the money maker that it used to be. I have 10yrs of experience and now that I'm not ...

4. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

   jdickrn replied to farmernurse26's topic in Relations

   Start applying for a new job now and don't ever put this job on a resume, you're not going to use them for a reference obviously and no employer is allowed to say that you were terminated, they are only allowed to confirm you time of employment, and ...

5. What do you know about HCAs???

   jdickrn replied to yogalove's topic in Travel

   I will agree with the fact that when you're working 3 days a week for 13 weeks that yes, you can get through it especially when you have adventures on your days off. Just remember that the 3 days you're at work you have a nursing license to protect.

6. What do you know about HCAs???

   jdickrn replied to yogalove's topic in Travel

   My last assignment prior to my current one was at an HCA facility and I couldn't get through that 13 weeks fast enough, I will NEVER work for an HCA facility again. All of your supplies are the cheapest of the cheap, the staffing ratios are inapprop...

7. Any input on tavel nursing compaines??American mobile?

   jdickrn replied to weatherbugs's topic in Travel

   I've been traveling with American Mobile for the last year and have been very happy....honestly, no matter what company you work for it's ALL about your recruiter. I attempted to get things going with Cross Country but they were so flaky and couldn'...

8. What happens when you work with numerous agencies?

   jdickrn replied to bald1rn's topic in Travel

   I was told that if more than once agency submits you to the same facility you won't be hired and it's just bad practice. You have to keep track on your own of where each agency is submitting you and no agency should submit you without talking to you...

9. How to quit a contract?

   jdickrn replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Travel

   I would think if no signature on a written contract, then no contract to breach.

10. I need advice PLEASE

    jdickrn replied to TravRN2008's topic in Travel

    First of all, I'm sorry that happened, I too would be devastated. Second of all, meds are often on pt's allergy lists that aren't true allergies and those meds or meds similar are given to the pt after confirmation between pharmacist, MD, nurse and...

11. Is there any new po anticoagulant that doesn't need frequent INR check?

    jdickrn replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    Coumadin should be given in the evening and the INR should be checked in the morning, why are you having to call the MD in the middle of the night for an abnormal INR?

12. relationship vs work? when to say yes/no...

    jdickrn replied to Miller86's topic in Career Support

    I started travel nursing in November at the age of 29. All of my friends are settling down and having babies but I've always wanted to do travel nursing and I knew if I didn't do it, it would always be a regret. I miss my friends and family but I w...

13. new grad starting on med-surg unit

    jdickrn replied to icechick's topic in Med-Surg

    Do not stress about med-surg not being your strong point in nursing school as nursing school is not reality at all, and med-surg is THE best place to learn. I remember my first 2 weeks on the floor (I started in med-surg 9 yrs ago and am still in me...

14. Just a little venting

    jdickrn replied to Hex's topic in Travel

    I needed to read this right now. I'm struggling with my current assignment, it is the most frustrating placed I've ever worked. I've hated it from the get-go, there are a lot of other travelers on my unit (more travelers than core staff) and they all...

15. Just a little venting

    jdickrn replied to Hex's topic in Travel

    Can't figure out how to delete!