Anyone tried agency nursing...

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misschelei

171 Posts

Specializes in Picu, ICU, Burn.
I am getting ready to try agency work. I used to say that it was unsafe due to the nurse being unfamiliar with the facility. But I feel if the nurse is comfortable with her/his skills than go for it. I feel comfortable with my skills and I really want a change. I have been working in a state facility where it is long term care...traumatic brain injuries, etc.

What do you guys think?

Hi there. I've been doing straight agency for 2 years now. It can be a little scary being in unfamiliar surroundings. It helps me to use my little mental checklist at the start of a shift. I want to know where the meds are dispensed, where are the supplies, dirty/clean utility, linen, breakroom, and bathroom. That's really all I need to know to get started and feel comfortable. Then I ask questions as necessary.

Also I stick with what I know. Even if you are unfamiliar with a facility you pretty much know what you need and the basic layout should be the same if you stick within your specialty.

dave777

11 Posts

http://uk.altermedia.info/general/student-nurses-fail-to-find-work_424.html

a lot of student nurses fail to find work so an agency might be oyur opnly hope :o (see link above)

juliebean4u

13 Posts

I have done agency nursing for about 10 years now. Sometimes full-time, sometimes only here and there. I have met so many wonderful people and had some of the best experiences of my career as a result of this. My nursing experience includes everything from acute psych to research nursing, wellness and flu clinics in tiny little communities and big cities, to setting up discount clinics in a church basement for the elderly. My self-confidence has flowered immensely, I am more outgoing than I ever could have dreamed, and as a result of my assignments in so many different areas, I have been able to keep a pretty steady clientele of private duty patients!!! Yes, there are lean times when it comes to getting hours, but it's worth it to me for all the advantages. Give it a try!! Best of luck!!!:clown:

tencat

1,350 Posts

Thanks for answering my questions!

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