SCTravelRN

SCTravelRN

Critical Care, Telemetry, CCU, PCU

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About SCTravelRN

SCTravelRN has 17 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, Telemetry, CCU, PCU.


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  1. 4 weeks notice?

    Perhaps, tyvin, a lot of RNs were not aware of this more common 4 week notice requirement because we have not recently gone through a nursing program, or have been with a single employer for a significant amount of time. Just sayin...
  2. Can I become a Nurse Practioner?

    Onprobation, congratulations on your sobriety. The road to recovery, it seems, is a very long, aurduous one that requires a lot of 'show and prove'. Sounds like you're on the right path; keep going. Addiction is a disease (just like cancer) and r...
  3. That awkward moment when....

    Or that awkward moment when during a foley insertion while your morbidly obese patient does her best to hold the "frog" position and your contaminated hand is cramping with the effort to hold everything else open, you realize her urethra is nowhere t...
  4. Do you stand up for yourself to patients?

    Abuse is not ok, and I am not having it! In my 16 yrs as a nurse, I can remember only 1 patient who really tried it. This was a 40-something racist to the bone quadraplegic. This man, who literally could not scratch his own butt if he needed to, w...
  5. Sigh...the dreaded day...advice needed

    Welcome PinkPinkster and congratulations on achieving your educational goals. I myself am not a new nurse, but I am new to this site. I am so glad I stumbled across it, as there is an abundance of experience and knowledge amongst the members here. ...
  6. Infected Needlestick

    Sending prayers for a good outcome and positive thoughts your way. I've never had a needle stick, but years ago I went through the process after being advised of an exposure. I know the wait is pure agony and all the thoughts that race through your...
  7. Which areas are hiring?

    Might I suggest trying travel nursing. There are always tons of options nationwide for various lengthed commitments, it's a great way to test a new location before a permanent move, you get paid to see the country, and it's a fantastic way to build ...
  8. Habits you picked up from work...

    Don't we all critique the medical senarios on tv shows or in the movies? (Why is everyone always yelling "STAT!"? Why is the ETT never taped? Why aren't the sidrails up?) I drive my family up the walls with that!
  9. Habits you picked up from work...

    Not a habit, but do we all have a "nurse" sign on our foreheads? Why do complete strangers approach us talking about their medical problems or asking 'What's good for...?'.
  10. Good for you Blue Roses! I applaud you for recognizing that you needed to make some changes. (I can absolutely relate). So many times as nurses we give our all in taking care of others, but neglect to do the same for ourselves. This July will be ...