TravelinCEN

TravelinCEN specializes in ICU, ER.

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1. Shoes. Yes. Shoes.

   TravelinCEN replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

   I wear KEEN utility shoes. The have a mule, a mary jane an a traditional lace up. They were about $100. They are as ugly as a litter of baby rats, but supportive and comfortable.

2. Failed my clinical practice evaluation, failed the class, failed the program...

   TravelinCEN replied to Live.&.Learn's topic in General Students

   Feel free to blast me for saying this.... but I seriously doubt that the blood pressure was the only reason that you failed the exam- thus failing out of school. The BP could, however, be the only reason that the professors shared with you. Let's...

3. URGENT HELP IN NCLEX-RN :'c

   TravelinCEN replied to toGODbetheGLORY's topic in NCLEX

   I understand. You are in a frustrating spot. I think that we all hear the desperation coming through. But, we can help. I've been out of school a few too many years for my study material to be pertinent, but I am a great teacher. I'd be willin...

4. A Nurse CAN be both sexy & smart

   TravelinCEN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

   [HUGE SIGH!!] Eriksoln--- I personally talk about patient outcomes enough at work. I am willing to bet that the other nurses who participated in this thread also deal with patient outcomes at work ad nauseam. I come to AN to share moments of levi...

5. Denied from nursing schools

   TravelinCEN replied to buckeye47's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It is my honest opinion that you should stick to your guns at OSU, get a degree in another health science, then go for a BS to BSN accelerated program. Such programs are widely available in Big 10 schools. It will likely cost your much less than sw...

6. congrats to all involved

   TravelinCEN replied to RN1980's topic in Government

   Nothing by smiles and hollers at the VA hospital last night when we found out. I haven't had my toast to the fallen or the heros yet... but I will. And RN1980, I'll add one for you and the 155th! There are great days as a VA nurse, and then there ...

7. VA Clinical Ladder

   TravelinCEN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Government

   I just had this exact conversation with a nurse!! How funny. You are correct; I feel your pain. You will find that the hospital is filled with Nurse IIIs who couldn't nurse their way out of a wet paper bag, let alone formulate a coherent senten...

8. How much are ACLS instructors paid?

   TravelinCEN replied to ProfessionaltravelRN's topic in General Nursing

   No less than $30 for me, unless I am working for a charity. Then I will go as low as $18.00. Basically, you get what you pay for. Max pay=max performance. (That's what they told me when I bought my Audi anyway!)

9. To unionize or not...

   TravelinCEN replied to TravelinCEN's topic in Union

   Chico David RN and others, Thank you for the lessons. I wanted to hear some different points of view, and certainly got it. Has anyone ever heard that the reason that some institutions introduce Magnet is to "pacify" nurses, thus shutting out t...

10. What is the nurses priority in a trauma (new to ER)

    TravelinCEN replied to Shell5's topic in Emergency

    In my opinion, the best thing that you can do to help get a clearer understanding of nursing role in a trauma is to take a TNCC class first, then CATN. Go to ena.org to find a class in your state. Nurses should do a complete assessment just like t...

11. friend/nurse where I go for tx, did she violate hippa?

    TravelinCEN replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in General Nursing

    Call her First Sgt. There is no excuse for this. Regardless if this is a HIPAA violation or not, this is a behavior that is not becoming and has been done with malice. The tolerance for this behavior is actually very low if it is brought to light...

12. To unionize or not...

    TravelinCEN replied to TravelinCEN's topic in Union

    I'm so uninformed that I did not realize that there was an official part of this site dedicated to union/collective bargaining. Sorry I started the thread in the wrong place. Here I thought no one else was wondering about any of this except me.

13. To unionize or not...

    TravelinCEN posted a topic in Union

    I started this thread simply because it was a very hot topic on another thread where someone wanted some advice... I hope to generate some friendly discussions regarding experiences and opinions. I don't want to get blasted for starting this, no pe...

14. Obtaining urine specimen from foley

    TravelinCEN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just spent quite awhile looking for that article. I swear I will find it for you, but it may be a hard copy so I will scan it and send it to you. I understand your need for evidence to change practice. But, please remember this is about the patient...

15. push back/cancel with no pay

    TravelinCEN replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    Okay.... I'm gonna take one for the team here.... I am going to start a new Union/non-union thread. I don't think that the OP had these replies in mind. Plus, the other thread may be FUN!! To the OP, always read the handbook before you start or ar...