LuvaBSNRN BSN, RN

LuvaBSNRN has 4 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in NICU.

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   Question about fair travel pay rates

   LuvaBSNRN replied to nursejxn's topic in Travel

   Definitely keep shopping around since those rates sound really low...especially the per diem - good luck with everything and HAPPY TRAVELS :)
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   Abdominal Girths

   LuvaBSNRN posted a topic in NICU

   Is this measurement a thing of the past in some NICUs??? I am a travel RN currently on assignment in TX and I was wondering why there was nowhere to chart abd girths. I was told the Neos did not feel that this was an accurate indication of anything ...
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   Any young african american travel nurses?

   LuvaBSNRN replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

   Yes I am thinking about going to grad school as well, but I may start an online program while traveling. I am with 2 of the largest - American Mobile and CrossCountry, but I was just told about Aureus Medical so I may check them out also!
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   Any young african american travel nurses?

   LuvaBSNRN replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

   Spoiled1....I contemplated for 1 whole year and talked myself out of it too for the very same reasons you are stating. I left a full-time job of 3 years as a RN (7 years total) and told myself 'it's now or never!' The companies I am working with DO...
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   Any young african american travel nurses?

   LuvaBSNRN replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

   Hello: I just started traveling Sept 2011 and I am a NICU RN with 4 years experience now. Traveling so far has been great. I am currently in Austin, TX and it's going very well! Before this assignment, I was in DC and it was interesting, to say t...
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   Travelers Conference?

   LuvaBSNRN replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

   Thanks for this info!!!! I haven't registered, but I think I will now LOL
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   DC metro/ N. VA Travel Nursing

   LuvaBSNRN replied to elle44's topic in Travel

   Hello: DC licensing takes forever unless you go there physically - I hear that process is much quicker. I actually just completed my 2nd assignment in DC and it went well :) I did work with other travelers who did work at other area hospitals, so ...
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   Travel vs. Permanent relocation

   LuvaBSNRN replied to LuvaBSNRN's topic in Travel

   Thanks everyone for your responses...I think I'm going to take the plunge next year :)
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   In line suction on the ET

   LuvaBSNRN replied to sofiam's topic in NICU

   I love in-line suctioning, esp. since its a closed-system process!! I have been in the NICU at my facility for 2 years and that's all that I have used.
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    Travel vs. Permanent relocation

    LuvaBSNRN replied to LuvaBSNRN's topic in Travel

    LOL...ok thanks!!!
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    Travel vs. Permanent relocation

    LuvaBSNRN posted a topic in Travel

    So I have 2 years experience in a Level III NICU and I would like to try something new possibly next year. I'm a Floridian who experienced the NE area (specifically Washington, DC) when I went away for college to obtain my first Bachelor's degree. I ...
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    What is RN 1, 2, and 3?

    LuvaBSNRN replied to scrubberRN's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand RN I would be like an entry level nurse. A RN I becomes an RN 2 after having demonstrated an acceptable level of competency after a year's experience. RN 3's typically are experienced and are involved in more on the unit. For...
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    Florida NICU reviews

    LuvaBSNRN replied to NebraskaRN's topic in NICU

    All Children's NICU is a higher acuity center...so it depends on what type of experiences you would like to have as a RN!
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    Opinions: Best scrubs?

    LuvaBSNRN replied to raebabelvn's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I absolutely heart KOI scrubs...they are pricey, but worth it in my opinion
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    How do you mark the length of the feeding tube

    LuvaBSNRN replied to chescat58, RNC-NIC's topic in NICU

    We generally mark with a sharpie and secure with Hypafix - one piece to chevron along with a piece on top if its an OG or a piece on the side of the face if it's an NG.