Stella-Ohio

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1. you might be from ohio if:

   Stella-Ohio replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio

   No, roads are definetely roots here.

2. "Scabs"

   Stella-Ohio replied to lee1's topic in Travel

   I'm not sure I would either. I would make that decision if/when it comes up. I too am not opposed to those workers and strongly feel they are not acting against the unions. Thanks for posting that about insurance companies......agree with that one ...

3. Why do so many people insist that LPN'S AREN'T REAL NURSES!!??

   Stella-Ohio replied to RNsoon!'s topic in LPN/LVN

   Starting tomorrow I think I'll refer to myself as the 'boo boo fixer nurse' and anyone with qualities to do the same may join my 'boo boo fix nurse club'. :cheers: That will stop the confusion. Either we can fix boo boo's or we can't. I can. Anyb...

4. "Scabs"

   Stella-Ohio replied to lee1's topic in Travel

   :yeahthat: I have to agree. These nurses aren't out to take your job and few of us would turn down an opportunity to make huge sums of money to do what we normally due for much less. These nurses go through a lot to gain the opportunity by maintai...

5. what the HECK is PBDS?

   Stella-Ohio replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

   once you pass it, are you done, or would another place rewuire you to do it again?

6. Travel Nursing, suggestions?

   Stella-Ohio replied to jade82's topic in Travel

   Even if an agency takes you on, the contracting hospitals often won't. I have had to be less selective about area due to only having 18 months experience. Many hospitals will not budge off of their 'experience requirement' by even a small amount.

7. They quit on me!

   Stella-Ohio replied to JRapha'sRN's topic in Travel

   I was shopping around for a company. A male recruiter called me and left a very positive message. When I called back he was on vacation and I was given to a different recruiter. She and I were like oil and water from the first conversation. She w...

8. What's the weirdest baby name?

   Stella-Ohio replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My initials get me in trouble/teased on paperwork all the time (you would think we are in junior high still). We are supposed to use only our two letters as you do ........making yours appear as a time meaning but I refuse to put BM on all of my cha...

9. Go to ICU without MedSurg Experience?

   Stella-Ohio replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in MICU

   There is another post on this subject. Basically it says go for it if the hospital has a good track record for precepting new grads into the ICU. I agree, there is no reason not to jump into the ICU if the hospital has a good program to get you star...

10. Why do so many people insist that LPN'S AREN'T REAL NURSES!!??

    Stella-Ohio replied to RNsoon!'s topic in LPN/LVN

    Lowly paid nurses, Licensed Pathetic Nurses, Limited Practice Nurses, etc etc. Whatever you want to call them , I love them. They got me through my first year, continue to be my best friends, and gave me great job references when I left. I learned ...

11. Would this bother you?

    Stella-Ohio replied to Ann RN's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding students/young nurses checking off or teaching the skill, don't underestimate that they are learning as much from this as the person they are checking off. If you are open minded, you may find that this is a win/win situation. Everybody g...

12. More than one agency

    Stella-Ohio replied to rodggang's topic in Travel

    I'm interested in knowing the answer to this also, as I saw one person had signed with 4 travel companies. Is this necessary and/or confusing?

13. medical solutions

    Stella-Ohio replied to smallsatori's topic in Travel

    where is this 'eval of companies'? I'm looking for a travel job.

14. Should I skip med-surge?

    Stella-Ohio replied to B.H's topic in SRNA

    Another vote from me for straight to ICU.

15. Is Med-Surg Mandatory?

    Stella-Ohio replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN/LVN

    No you don't have to get your med-surg experience or any floor experience right now. If you choose to later, you can do so when you apply for a new position (whether or not you choose med-surg then also). I would keep track of your hours you put in...