Stella-Ohio

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1. you might be from ohio if:

   Stella-Ohio replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

   No, roads are definetely roots

2. "Scabs"

   Stella-Ohio replied to lee1's topic in Travel

   I'm not sure I would either. I would make that decision if/when it comes up. I too am not opposed to those workers and strongly feel they are not acting against the unions. Thanks for posting that...

3. "Scabs"

   Stella-Ohio replied to lee1's topic in Travel

   :yeahthat: I have to agree. These nurses aren't out to take your job and few of us would turn down an opportunity to make huge sums of money to do what we normally due for much less. These nurses...

4. what the HECK is PBDS?

   Stella-Ohio replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

   once you pass it, are you done, or would another place rewuire you to do it

5. Travel Nursing, suggestions?

   Stella-Ohio replied to jade82's topic in Travel

   Even if an agency takes you on, the contracting hospitals often won't. I have had to be less selective about area due to only having 18 months experience. Many hospitals will not budge off of their...

6. They quit on me!

   Stella-Ohio replied to JRapha'sRN's topic in Travel

   I was shopping around for a company. A male recruiter called me and left a very positive message. When I called back he was on vacation and I was given to a different recruiter. She and I were like...

7. Go to ICU without MedSurg Experience?

   Stella-Ohio replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in MICU, SICU

   There is another post on this subject. Basically it says go for it if the hospital has a good track record for precepting new grads into the ICU. I agree, there is no reason not to jump into the ICU...

8. Would this bother you?

   Stella-Ohio replied to Ann RN's topic in General Nursing

   Regarding students/young nurses checking off or teaching the skill, don't underestimate that they are learning as much from this as the person they are checking off. If you are open minded, you may...

9. More than one agency

   Stella-Ohio replied to rodggang's topic in Travel

   I'm interested in knowing the answer to this also, as I saw one person had signed with 4 travel companies. Is this necessary and/or

10. medical solutions

    Stella-Ohio replied to smallsatori's topic in Travel

    where is this 'eval of companies'? I'm looking for a travel

11. Should I skip med-surge?

    Stella-Ohio replied to B.H's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Another vote from me for straight to

12. Is Med-Surg Mandatory?

    Stella-Ohio replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No you don't have to get your med-surg experience or any floor experience right now. If you choose to later, you can do so when you apply for a new position (whether or not you choose med-surg then...

13. sleeping disorder on night shift

    Stella-Ohio replied to lee22's topic in General Nursing

    No need to make it a male nurse thing papawjohn, I do the same thing working nights and can accomplish any daytime task I need to. I don't frequently have an after work drink but when I do........very...

14. RN-BSN Completion Advice

    Stella-Ohio replied to Stella-Ohio's topic in Nursing Career

    You are all fantastic. It was the pick me up I needed during a time of doubting. Tomorrow I am going to make certain with my manager that my work schedule can accomodate the school schedule (but...

15. RN-BSN Completion Advice

    Stella-Ohio replied to Stella-Ohio's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, thanks Daytonite. I'm going to sit and absorb this wealth of information for a bit when I get done thanking you for a well-thought response. I'm trying to figure out what my gut is telling me. I...