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  1. Ever heard of Fusion?
    This might have just been the case. After collecting all my information, they called me the next morning to tell me the position had already been filled (which could be true). Now they have my...
    May 10
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  2. Ever heard of Fusion?
    They offer very competitive packages, and the recruiter seems top-notch. Like you, I noticed their RN job search is blank...they called me and I stil do not know how they got my number!What did they...
    May 9
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  3. Ever heard of Fusion?
    I am contemplating one of their offers but I have never heard of them...have you?
    May 9
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  4. Out With It
    I thank God that not only did you survive, but that you are my colleague. The perspective you bring to the bedside is priceless. Welcome to the world of nursing: where you can transform your worst...
    May 2
    Forum: General Articles About Nursing
  5. Praying in the work place
    It is one created by our Christian founding Fathers :)
    May 1
    Forum: Nursing and Spirituality
  6. Praying in the work place
    If I pray openly (with words), I ask the patient and family first. If they decline, I still pray FOR them on my own. As a Christian patient, I would not be offended if a Native American caregiver...
    Apr 25
    Forum: Nursing and Spirituality
  7. Praying in the work place
    [QUOTE=ybanurse;7298240]If you are a Christian, I believe that you must not stand down because someone denounces Christ. I may not be right but I always pray with my patients, ask God to have mercy...
    Apr 25
    Forum: Nursing and Spirituality
  8. 9:1 ER ratios in NY?
    My recruiter just informed me that this is a typical ER situation at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, NY...can anyone confirm/deny this?
    Apr 24
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  9. Boston
    I recently visited Boston for the first time, and was truly amazed at how hospitable and intelligent its people are. From the scholar/tour bus driver to the train commuters who put their newspaper...
    Apr 24
    Forum: Emergency Nursing
  10. Travel Nurse salary by region
    One thing I have noticed about NYC assignments is that--much like its people-- its rates are far from "average"...I have recently seen them as low as $24, and as high as $50 for ER positions....
    Apr 23
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  11. did the md's pen go into v-fib??
    Thank you for my first "chuckle of the day"!
    Apr 11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  12. did the md's pen go into v-fib??
    HCA has gone to electronically-entered physicians' orders, but not all providers comply, it depends on the facility's zeal to enforce it. When taking ER admission orders by providers who cannot-or...
    Apr 11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  13. Love my fellow nurses!
    You've just made my day! I love outspoken advocates like her, and tobacco use is a thorn in my side, too. As a pediatric ER nurse, I educate just about every parent (expectant or not) about the...
    Apr 9
    Forum: Private Duty Nursing
  14. BSN required for Montefiore travel RNs?
    Thank you, that makes perfect sense. My recruiter just assured me that BSN is not needed for this assignment, so I should be GTG for now. I have been putting off my BSN, but it might be time to start...
    Apr 9
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  15. BSN required for Montefiore travel RNs?
    Thank you! I am waiting for a call back from my recruiter...I will share the findings :)
    Apr 8
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  16. BSN required for Montefiore travel RNs?
    Have you worked for Montefiore in the Bronx? Staff or travel? Thanks!
    Apr 8
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  17. BSN required for Montefiore travel RNs?
    It' s in the Bronx, NY. I fear that the potential recruiter might not be totally truthful in hopes I do all the paperwork submission for him and then have me at his disposal for something else!
    Apr 7
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  18. So the boss says "When a call light goes off, consider that an error"
    With all the Lomotil going around how can one ever anticipate when a PT might actually have the urge to produce a BM...and hit the light for assistance??? Maybe your facility should implement a...
    Apr 7
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  19. BSN required for Montefiore travel RNs?
    Has any of you encountered this prerequisite as a travel RN at this facility? I have heard that "Monte" can be incredibly picky sifting through resumes and that they will not consider less than a BSN...
    Apr 7
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  20. Realistic take home
    Sorry about the delay responding...ER 36hr/wk at NW Medical Center, Tamarac. Parallon is the agency, their housing stipend might have been more generous because they did not have to fly me anywhere,...
    Apr 7
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  21. Realistic take home
    Sorry Reneegraduatern, I think your question was for me...I worked that assignment with Parallon at at NW Medical Center in Tamarac. Good luck! You would need it, as it was a crazy setting undergoing...
    Apr 7
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  22. Fingerprinting in Georgia for TX, FL, and CA RN License
    Well, you can't get off the bus once it's moving, so you will have to make the most of it. Practice your limit-setting skills and remember to calmly back up your "No" with a practical and logical...
    Apr 5
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  23. Do you stand up for yourself to patients?
    I'm 5'2"...we must run on Girl Power!
    Apr 4
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  24. Fingerprinting in Georgia for TX, FL, and CA RN License
    "Are you making a vast generalization about South Florida? Or my experience or opinions?" 2:49 am by BARNgirl A member since Nov '12. Posts: 15 Likes: 15 Awards: ...
    Apr 4
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  25. Fingerprinting in Georgia for TX, FL, and CA RN License
    I am basing it on my own personal (HCA) South Florida experience, where 6:1 ER ratios are not uncommon, where you are expected to leave your unstable patients behind to transport your admitted ones...
    Apr 4
    Forum: Travel Nursing