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  1. "Wait for the nurse"
    In my hometown the nurses in doctors offices are usually RNs. Maybe they were actually nurses.
    Jun 11
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  2. Are you married sweetie?"
    I've had several patients ask me when I'm expecting. I'm just fat.
    Jun 11
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  3. Where do you prefer an IV?
    I had one in my ac. It didn't beep. Great vein.
    Jun 11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  4. How would you describe  Nursing
    Similar to a waitress or servant but medically related.
    Jun 11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  5. Scrub the hub
    I've never heard of cleaning for 30 sec. 15 sec alcohol wipe and then draw. I too prefer the impregnated caps.
    Jun 11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  6. New TV Show- Nurse Nation on MTV
    Oh wow. I can't see it catching on like jersey shore so I'm not too worried. I'm excited because what we do is pretty cool IMO. I just hope the nurses they choose aren't complete idiots.
    Jun 11
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  7. Favorite cities/locations you've traveled?
    I left my heart in San Francisco. I adore that city. I only wish I could afford to live there permanently.
    Jun 7
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  8. Oakland vs Los Angeles
    Anyone have experience with highland Oakland? I see about 20 openings for Icu and wondering what's going on there.
    Jun 3
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  9. Burned out and hate nursing
    Hi. Just wanted to add that the OP read my mind. However I'm choosing to stay positive. I work three days a week. Better than 5. I'd never do OT. I'm happy to have money. That's it. Try ICU. I...
    May 28
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  10. Denver CO
    I've been traveling about 4 years. I definitely think taking a travel assignment there to test it out would be smart Gela. I'm still undecided about trying CO but will update if I decide to go.
    May 26
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  11. Denver CO
    Anyone traveled to Denver recently? I was thinking late summer/fall contract. I saw that uch has an in house traveler program. Is this worth it? The pay is much better than my company's but its still...
    May 24
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  12. What to do after a rough shift?
    I binge on food. This is why im fat.
    May 6
    Forum: About A Nurse - Nursing Cartoon Series
  13. Can I travel with just over 1 yr experience?
    I have gone 1-3 weeks off in between assignments. I work mainly in CA where the most jobs are. I honestly don't think you will be very marketable with only 1 year experience. You really need 2 for...
    Mar 28
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  14. offers
    Is the 1100/week take home including your stipend? If so that is too low. You won't be making much and CA housing is high.
    Mar 28
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  15. Los Angeles travel assignment...
    I think she meant a lot of white people when she said non diverse. I usually take company housing. I hate extended stays. I say use Craigslist if you're not into taking company housing. I...
    Mar 28
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  16. Any other nurses have a baby voice?
    Not a baby voice but I'm soft spoken and sometimes my accent comes off strange to people. It's a mix of southern and sometimes can sound prissy. People always think I'm sweet from my voice but I'm...
    Mar 14
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  17. Harlem Shake - Nursing Style!
    so cute. These make me miss working in my old unit where we'd do silly stuff on nightshift.
    Mar 11
    Forum: Nursing Humor / Share Jokes
  18. New NYC anti-teen pregnancy campaign....are they being too harsh, or just enough?
    I remember Tyra Banks, when she had a talk show, she did a show about teen pregnancy. Tyra's mom apparently sat her down as a teenager and told her all the things boys would tell her to talk her...
    Mar 8
    Forum: Nursing News
  19. end of life care.. how could I have done better?
    Great thread. We provide end of life care so frequently in the ICU, usually without ever consulting hospice or having the time to do so. It's helpful getting some comments from hospice nurses. ...
    Mar 8
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  20. I am having the hardest time making a career decision
    I think it'd be easier for her to adjust in the 5th grade versus as a teenager or even as a middle schooler. There is so much fun stuff to do in San Diego, she could end up loving it! And moving...
    Mar 8
    Forum: Nursing Career Advice
  21. Bill would require nurse-to-patient ratios in Michigan hospitals
    There is one hospital in particular I would like to report. Do you think writing a letter to state would do anything? This is a non union hospital. And I am a traveler, my contract is now...
    Mar 7
    Forum: Collective Bargaining / Nursing Union
  22. Should I be forward about being a stripper?
    You don't need to mention that.
    Mar 7
    Forum: Nursing Career Advice
  23. Bill would require nurse-to-patient ratios in Michigan hospitals
    I work in CA and MANY hospitals do NOT follow the state laws about ratios or breaks. More commonly they follow ratio laws but not breaks, especially in southern California. This is my experience...
    Mar 7
    Forum: Collective Bargaining / Nursing Union
  24. Chlorhexidine bathing decreases hosp-acq infection
    I think I worked at one of the ICUs trialed, this was 3 years ago. I didn't notice any skin problems in my experience from using these wipes.
    Mar 6
    Forum: Nursing News
  25. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!
    My bf went to a professional to help with his resume. They were able to word things in a way that didn't reveal his age. Just a thought. Others that I had were rep for a company like phillips,...
    Mar 6
    Forum: Nursing Career Advice