ParalyticAgent

ParalyticAgent

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ParalyticAgent specializes in Emergency, Med/Surg.


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  1. Keep PRN job at home

    I've done this for the past two years and it has worked well for me. My boss has allowed me to make my PRN requirements annual, as opposed to every schedule. I work nearly full time while I'm home, and this allows me to take more time between contra...
  2. Travel nursing for nervous drivers

    I did Berkeley without a car and was totally okay with that. Between BART, the bus, MUNI (in the city), and Uber, I did just fine. I do have a zipcar membership, and I used that 2-3 times. I did a few day trips with coworkers but I just contributed ...
  3. Nurses please give an new ER-Tech some advice

    Know what's going on in your section/the department. A patient wants to go the bathroom? Have them pee in a cup. It's so much easier to have it and not need in than need it and not have it. Know the department protocols and be proactive. Get EKGs d...
  4. Ethical Question

    FWIW, I thought I knew what allergens were causing me problems, but when I did the full test, I had no reaction to those allergens, but reactions to five others. It may seem unnecessary, but there's likely a method to the madness.
  5. EMR Conversion In Bellingham, Wa

    No. Typically you're brought in to allow staff nurses to attend Epic training classes. You may stay for a couple of weeks after the go-live to replace super users as staff nurses.
  6. Pros and Cons of A Travel Nurse?

    Plus ER nurses are very rarely (if ever) required to float! :)
  7. No First Day Instructions

    Ned, I'm quite confused by my agency's response to this whole situation. Apparently they have 11 travelers at the hospital already, so I didn't think this would be so difficult. I spoke to my unit manager- she gave me some good information for the f...
  8. No First Day Instructions

    I'm starting a new contract on 1/4 and have not received first day instructions yet. I'm a bit apprehensive because I doubt the hospital will be sending instructions tomorrow or over the holiday weekend. My recruiter checked this morning, but is now ...
  9. How do you know when to get an order?

    To be clear, orders placed per protocol are in no way a "gray area," so long as the orders are entered as "per protocol" and the protocol is followed. The medical staff has already "signed off" on those orders by making them protocols.
  10. Johns Hopkins ICU

    I just finished a contract at University of Maryland, and I would second Ned's suggestion of Fells Point or Canton for housing. Parking has become quite difficult in both areas, so make sure you ask about that when looking at housing. I used street p...
  11. Alta Bates in Oakland vs Berkeley

    When I interviewed with the manager of the ER at Alta Bates Berkeley, I told her I've never worked inpatient and I feel uncomfortable floating. She assured me that ER doesn't float, which seems to be consistent with other hospitals. I'll get some in...
  12. Is travel nursing right for me?

    Ditch the boy. Travel.
  13. Per diem at home

    I did what Ned suggests. I stayed per diem, but I asked that the monthly requirement be annual. I'm responsible for 192 hours per year. I work at home between contracts and I work well over my required hours!
  14. California License Question

    Ned, that would explain why they aren't advertising this service! Thanks for the info- glad I went out to get it done. Temporary license in hand 16 days after submission.
  15. California License Question

    I would contact Capitol Livescan for the details. From what I understand, they need two paper copies and then digitize your prints.