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1. Parallon

   swansonmail replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Agency

   For what it's worth, I have just finished two travel contracts with Parallon, and did not have any problems whatsoever with the company. On the contrary, pay is timely and accurate, and if a problem arises, they have my back. HCA hospitals' business ...

2. What is wrong with these kids? (Mystery Diagnosis)

   swansonmail replied to Double-Helix's topic in PICU

   Please read the cdc's page on dengue fever. Even though it is a typically tropical disease, the environmental disaster Sandy left behind could be the culprit.

3. Intraosseous Access - Have You Used It?

   swansonmail replied to emerjensee's topic in Emergency

   I have seen it and used it plenty, already placed by EMS in route.I have never seen it drilled on the ER. We always mention it butSomehow find a way to avoid it. Largely because nobody knows where the drill went :)

4. Multiple specialties or more experience....which is better?

   swansonmail replied to liser79's topic in Travel

   "ER can be like that as well from what I know of it. Teaching hospitals versus community, inner city trauma, peds, fast track, ICU holds, etc. It really takes a super nurse to be good at all of it, or years of experience" So true about the ER...I ha...

5. Insurance for family of 4!!!

   swansonmail replied to swansonmail's topic in Travel

   Thank you, missnurse01. Information is power!

6. Insurance for family of 4!!!

   swansonmail replied to swansonmail's topic in Travel

   Thank you, NedRN, for the information. That COBRA option would make it all possible for us. No wonder insurance companies hate it!

7. Hawaii contract details - Opinions needed please!

   swansonmail replied to Carefreeliving's topic in Travel

   Thank you, NedRN, for another insightful reply. It always helps to look at each opportunity with a grateful spirit!

8. New to travel nursing and traveling with small children.. Advice please!

   swansonmail replied to L&DNurseLMW's topic in Travel

   Loved your insightful replies! I am also about to start traveling and have 2 kids and a supportive hubby to do this with...the girls are homeschooled, so no problem there. My biggest issue is the health insurance. You mentioned COBRA. Is this provide...

9. Insurance for family of 4!!!

   swansonmail posted a topic in Travel

   Hello fellow nurses, I am new to travel nursing and need to keep our family of four insured...any suggestions? We are all healthy (no preexisting conditions or meds, no tobacco) and rarely go to the doctor (surprised?).I If we go solo, which insuran...

10. New grad in the ER, yes or no?

    swansonmail replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in Emergency

    I started as an ER nurse right after my preceptorship as a nursing student over two years ago. I had clinical experience as a medical assistant but none as a nurse. What helped me the most was that I am a natural "prioritizer" because I have four ch...

11. Traveling with your dogs

    swansonmail replied to swansonmail's topic in Travel

    What's your experience with Fastaff? Any particularly pet-friendly company?

12. Traveling with your dogs

    swansonmail replied to swansonmail's topic in Travel

    Dear Pdrgeez, I did not mention we also have 12 chickens...any suggestions? LOL Awesome that you get to travel with your bird!

13. Traveling with your dogs

    swansonmail replied to swansonmail's topic in Travel

    Thank you, pdrgeez, for your good advice!

14. Want to travel with a 2 year old and a good friend.

    swansonmail replied to KlassiiRN's topic in Travel

    To avoid heartache, put it in writing, down to the times. Give yourself generous time to accommodate overtime delays at work. It will not break your friendship to do a contract, but it will surely wreck it if you don't have one. Good luck!

15. Do ALL travel agencys have sucky Insurance??

    swansonmail replied to jodyangel's topic in Travel

    Yes, life is too short, and we all know and see that...thumbs up on prioritizing your marriage over your assignment!