mssfelder

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1. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

   mssfelder replied to doodles's topic in Agency

   Thank. I appreciate it.

2. another ivy tech post

   mssfelder replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana

   I graduated from Ivy Tech in 2002 as an LPN. I was waiting on a ASN spot to open and decided to do practical nursing. Since then I have not returned to LPN-ASN but have plans to do LPN-BSN at another institution inthe future. When I was enrolled i...

3. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

   mssfelder replied to doodles's topic in Agency

   Thank you. I really need to hear something positive. If you believe in the power of prayer will you stand in agreement with me that God's will will be done in my life. sf.

4. I have a chronic illness ? about travel nursing

   mssfelder replied to msunderstoood's topic in Travel

   Stay in touch. It can be lonely out there. Be encouraged.

5. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

   mssfelder replied to doodles's topic in Agency

   Well said...

6. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

   mssfelder replied to doodles's topic in Agency

   Today is my birthday and I got 'fired' from my contract assignment as a agency nurse. Why? Because of a jealous staff nurse. I just got the position last week. Moments ago, I got a call from my agency that the assignment had been cancelled. Supp...

7. I have a chronic illness ? about travel nursing

   mssfelder replied to msunderstoood's topic in Travel

   The stipend can be paid weekly in your check in which case they just deduct so many dollars per hour of missed work. For instance, on one assignment I had, $12.50 was assessed for every hour of work I missed up to 36 hours(my contract agreement). A ...

8. rural nurses how do you feel about travel nurses

   mssfelder replied to nursejllrn's topic in Rural

   I am from a moderately sized city in Indiana. I completed a travel assignment to an Indian Reservation Hospital in Ft. Defiance, AZ. It was rather rural considering coming from the midwest with plenty to do and various large, medium, teaching/resear...

9. I have a chronic illness ? about travel nursing

   mssfelder replied to msunderstoood's topic in Travel

   I have a chronic gastric condition that can be debilitating when exacerbated by stress, etc. Recently, while on an assignment in AZ I became ill and had to be hospitalized. The staff at my assignment facility was understanding and supporting ( I w...

10. Any travel nurses working corrections?

    mssfelder replied to RN4Nm8s's topic in Correctional

    INS offers good travel positions within Maricopa County Jail in Phoenix, AZ. The jail has has been showcased on tv's 'Cops' series. They offer 13-26 week assignments. That is Independent Nursing Services, Wendi or Nicole. Also, HRN has traveler p...

11. Racism in the workplace

    mssfelder replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    Point taken. Thank you and have a blessed day!:welcome:

12. Racism in the workplace

    mssfelder replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    To RNCRNA... mighty funny you felt the need to respond in length! Until you walk a mile in my mocassins you do well to stay off my path. I do good work as I am sure ALL conscientous nurses strive to do but racism is alive and unfortunately well. ...

13. Racism in the workplace

    mssfelder replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    :wakeneo: :uhoh21: Gizmo, you are right it is a double standard or can be. Problem is blacks have been experiencing it in many forms for many years for many reasons. Unwelcome aboard...know what I mean?

14. Racism in the workplace

    mssfelder replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    JJJJJJ6- Excellent Point! I strive even harder to provide good, quality care just because I am black. It's like I have to go a step above for personal reasons and because I KNOW my work is being scrutinized. I know because I have heard the whisper...

15. Racism in the workplace

    mssfelder replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    Lady Flower, No disrespect intended but why are you here in AMERICA if the thought of being assumed to be BLACK because of your skin color is so uncomfortable? I believe the term African-American comes from the descendany of many generations of Blac...