Where do you LIKE to float to?

1. I did a search and I couldn't find a thread on this subject. Is there an area/floor that you LIKE to float to (occasionally, not every week) or do you only like your home unit?
   
   I work in ICU, and I floated to psych last night. It was an interesting change of pace, and I had a good time. I had forgotten what it was like to give multiple meds to 8 patients all due at the same time! I would definitely take the pull again.
   
   On the other hand, our tele unit is the trenches, and when I notice my name is climbing up the pull list, I pray they won't pull me there.
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   About whipping girl in 07

   Joined: Jan '02; Posts: 905; Likes: 281
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   Specialty: 7 year(s) of experience in ICU, nutrition

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   Jun 26, '02

   Occupation: NICU RN Joined: Oct '00; Posts: 2,537; Likes: 369

   When I did adult ICU, I would volunteer to float to the burn unit. But could really only handle it once a month.
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   Jun 26, '02

   Joined: May '02; Posts: 1,022; Likes: 64

   I hate floating and don't have to anymore. We don't float after 8 years. My hospital couldn't care less if you are qualified or not. As long as they can say they had x number of staff that is all the are worried about. Fortunatley, I am union so we have float districts so we sort of stay within our specialties.
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   Jun 26, '02

   Occupation: caregivers, ushers to the portal of heaven Joined: Dec '01; Posts: 164; Likes: 1

   Really enjoy floating off to sleep
   
   Would be willing to be trained on one other floor and then floated there as needed, but nnooooooo, off to umpteen floors of 5 different hospitals with no orientation or floor-specific competencies or consideration whatsoever -- NO MORE. Too dangerous for patients and staff.
   
   A life of only root beer floats is so much more pleasant!
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   Jun 26, '02

   Occupation: RN Joined: Dec '00; Posts: 826; Likes: 16

   Don't like forced floating. Period.
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   Jun 26, '02

   Joined: Oct '00; Posts: 10,236; Likes: 64

   Originally posted by susanmary
   Don't like forced floating. Period.

   Ditto!
   
   No float is a good float!
   
   Heather
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   Jun 26, '02

   Occupation: RN Joined: Dec '00; Posts: 826; Likes: 16

   Actually Heather, the only good float is a root beer float (ok ok maybe a coke float.) :chuckle
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   Jun 26, '02

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   Or the inflatable kind, in a big pool, with a ice cold drink in my hand...
   
   Heather
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    Jun 26, '02

    Joined: Apr '01; Posts: 154; Likes: 1

    I would like to "float" into the arms of George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson, Jude Law - the list is endless.........
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    Jun 26, '02

    Occupation: RN Joined: Dec '00; Posts: 826; Likes: 16

    On my busy days -- especially 12 hour shifts, feel as if I'm going to float away................
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    Jun 27, '02

    Occupation: Nurse Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 651; Likes: 3

    Where to float to? Mmmmmm well it's winter here so I'm thinking THREDBO!!! I love it when the snow is just starting and the fire is nice and cozy.......Floating to Thredbo thats my choice...
    :wink2:
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    Jun 27, '02

    Occupation: emergency room nurse Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 132; Likes: 3

    NOWHERE.........I HATE FLOATING!!! But fortunately now that I work in the ER we don't ever have to float anywhere.
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    Jun 27, '02

    Joined: May '01; Posts: 365; Likes: 1

    I really don't mind to float.
    
    I work cardiac step-down. I've floated to CICU, medical/surgical stepdown, telemtry units, post-CABG step-down, Urology, Ortho, and a basic medical surgical unit.
    
    Out of all the units I listed I dread going to 2 of them. (b/c they're very poorly staffed and managed)
    
    I do like floating though it helps me keep up my skills.

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