Fort Worth

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1. Cruise ship nursing

   Fort Worth replied to VA_CCRC's topic in Travel

   Please share the cruise line that allowed spouse on board..thanks

2. Did I cause my patient to die faster?

   Fort Worth replied to lou_tango's topic in General Nursing

   I hope you are there to care for me when my time is near!

3. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

   Fort Worth replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

   For what it is worth - Follow your training, disciplinary action by the hospital or your board will not consider the actions of others, only your action - same logic as all practices, would you risk patient, visitor, or your own health by non complia...

4. Difficult family members/visitors

   Fort Worth replied to anewday's topic in General Nursing

   I response to your appeal for help my suggestion would be to print your posting exactly as is and share it with each of your instructors in nursing school - The would be in the best position to help you develop strategies to manage your concerns. Be...

5. what the HECK is PBDS?

   Fort Worth replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

   I have taken the test in three facilities, Tx, Co and Tn and passed it in each. None of these were Magnet or appeared to have any aspiration as a Magnet hospital. HCA tends to use it but not in all states. There is a partial list of hospitals on Pa...

6. what the HECK is PBDS?

   Fort Worth replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

   You are better off without Craven - Trust me! I will only accept PBDS in a contract if I can take it locally and it is scored by one of the outside contractors.

7. considering nursing school at 45 yo

   Fort Worth replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

   congrads on school. enjoy. take a serious look at travel nursing one year after graduation. my wife and i are roaming the country three months at a time!

8. considering nursing school at 45 yo

   Fort Worth replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

   Graduated at age 51. Travel the country full time as a travel nurse, work three days a week, play the rest of the time. The actual work is rewarding and enjoyable after a lifetime of corporate nonsense and the stress of self employment. Would sugge...

9. what the HECK is PBDS?

   Fort Worth replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

   So much for going back to Craven. I hate to be cynical but I have heard others here in Az mentio they could not believe they "failed" PBDS, only to hear rumors of excess travelers on board. Contracts are frequently signed in anticipation of needs -...

10. what the HECK is PBDS?

    Fort Worth replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    please share the nc hospital name, thanks, i worked at craven, no pbs but it was early last year

11. Johnson & Johnson Nursing Commercial

    Fort Worth replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    The newest J&J ads do feature real nurses, "Boston" I believe. They are also a dramatic improvement from the previous "feel good" commercials. I will give J&J credit for listening to the very accurate feedback on the previous series of comm...

12. Possible new traveler .. what are your thoughts?

    Fort Worth replied to 2Cats's topic in Travel

    your agency should be giving you candid advice. do not travel in any speciality you do not trust your competence in. The hospital may surprise you with orientation testing you are not able to pass, you will be on your own for the most part in your u...

13. home owners and mail

    Fort Worth replied to sassysteph7's topic in Travel

    We have found aprivate mail box (UPS type Stores) to work well for a mailing address. They will forward to your assignment at your direction. We own a home, works very well for us. Suggest you discuss with your agency and your tax preparer the pos...

14. Travel nursing, anyone?

    Fort Worth replied to greasemonk's topic in Travel

    Do you mind sharing the agency you traveled to Australia with? Email if yuo prefer Thanks

15. "onassignment" housing stipend!!!!

    Fort Worth replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    Would anyone mind sharing the avg hourly rate for Phoenix excluding the housing/meals allowance. I own a home and travel using tax free housing, plan to go th Az this winter, looking for the best agency overall. Thanks