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Karen, Let state some facts: You stated in another post you have a BS instead of a BSN. (no comment) You also stated you went straight into administration and you were "published" before you...

Karen, While you "spout" there are statistical facts, you give no references to back up your claim. And until you cite some references, your argument is invalid. I have been a traveler for...

The BKAT is not designed as a "pass or fail" exam. It is an educational tool that, according to the author, is to be used for determining the educational requirements of nurses. There are BKAT's...

Well, I got here in Seattle to see my HUGE daughter. A little excitement last week (started labor WHILE I was at home in SD.....!!!) but then it stopped; now with just intermittent contractions,...

OH, THANK YOU GUYS VERY MUCH for the info, hugs, and good vibes!!! Jolie: Thank you for a very GOOD in-depth answer to my questions in my head! It is VERY difficult to have my daughter ask her...

Ok, I will confess: I know 'nuthin 'bout birthin babies!!! (Gone With the Wind) So, here is my scenerio (oh, BTW, I am a ICU/ER RN): My daughter is about 36 weeks. Was dx with gestational...

Yes, Delphi is alive and well. www.delphiforums.com and then go under the travel section. The forums name is Travel Nurse and Therapists. SUCH good info there!:)

I agree! But when the "men" in the article were addressed as "Mr." Brian so-and-so, I should have been addressed similiarly. I would have RATHERED that we would have ALL been addressed by our...

Thanks for the clarification, Tom! I am very familiar with HT Magazine! I was interviewed for an article in April 2003 concerning Urban vs Rural assignments (the ONLY traveler interviewed, I...

This is ABSOLUTELY horrifying!!!! I am not going to totally side with the nurses (esp when they admitted they were not trained for what they were caring for........REFUSE to accept the assignment,...

I agree with BagLady. A little wary of answering questions to an unknown, but would be VERY willing to give an interview to answer your questions! I have traveled almost 3 years, not as long as...

I will start by saying that I have never been on assignment in Hawaii and I do not travel with a family: Hawaii, typically, does not pay very well. Most companies do shared housing, so if you...

The article is in the Jan 19, 2004 edition. Bill Cissell was the author. Of course, I get it online, so I am not sure which section. If you look for it online, you have to go to the archives. ...

No, unfortunately, I don't. Haven't been home since Sept!!!!:o

I am a traveler presently in Lebanon, NH. My permanent home is in Lead, SD, and I receive the Rapid City Journal online everyday. On Mon 1/19 there was an article concerning the strides that...

I am looking for travelers who are from SD and are willing to be interviewed for an article about travelers in the Rapid City Journal. RCJ had an article Mon 1/19/2004 concerning Rapid City...

I am looking for travelers who are from SD. I "live" in Lead and am a traveler presently on assignment in Lebanon, NH. I am looking for travelers are from SD who would be willing to be...

Ya, but the healthcare is Vegas is SCARY!!! NEVER want to be a patient there or work there AGAIN! Until they get there act together!

Personally, I think the healthcare in Vegas is scary! When I was there on assignment (at Valley in the IMC) it was HORRIBLE! (I was there for my first assignment in 2001). Told everyone there if I...

OMG! You guys are giving me FLASHBACKS! Phoenix, July 1993: *******' HOT! 2 days of tests. In between going back to the hotel, sitting by the pool, telling each other "Did you get this...

laurakc: He was having pain in his shoulder and back. I gave him Dilaudid twice and tylenol once. I am not sure if I posted this already, but I do not EVER sedate a patient just so I will have...

Thank you all for your responses. I wanted to see what others opinions were. I have NEVER sedated a patient just to "make them sleep - shut them up". But in my travels I have found some night...

Usually, no benefits, hours not guaranteed. Some don't even take out taxes! (you are considered an independent contractor).

I agree about RN Network. I have been with them AND the same recruiter for almost 3 years. The few problems I have had have been recitfied immediately.

Last noc, I had a patient (I have taken care of him a lot in the past couple of weeks) that makes noises - grunting, funny noises - when he is awake. When he is asleep, he doesn't make the noises. ...