neurorn6

neurorn6

ER, ICU, Neuro, Ortho, Med/Surg, Travele

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  1. Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    neurorn6 replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unless things have changed in most of the countries with socialized medicine, I remember reports from Canada, England and other European countries with this type of health care that scared the crap...

  2. Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    neurorn6 replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A national healthcare plan will have to be paid by "main street" as there called us during the election. Our taxes will go to pay for a national healthcare plan. My concern is that nurses will see a...

  3. Scary Moment in Orangeburg SC

    neurorn6 posted a topic in Travel

    Currently on assignment in Orangeburg, SC. Hospital and coworkers are fine. Hospital won't approve OT so I'm picking up per diem with Nursefinders. Had orientation today. This is were it gets scary. I...

  4. Scary Moment in Orangeburg SC

    neurorn6 replied to neurorn6's topic in Travel

    It has been a learning experience. I have to give my company kudos, when I called them, they moved me the next day. While my company has had other travelers with this hospital, I''m the first to...

  5. Any WKU Students on here?

    neurorn6 replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    According To The Police And Fbi, There Was No Gun, Only A Rumor Of A Gun, Given By A Female Resident. Supposedly, She Thought That If She Said There Was A Gun, The Police Would React Faster. Anyway,...

  6. Any WKU Students on here?

    neurorn6 replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Both of my kids go to WKU. They were on campus when everything happened. Apparently there was so some kind of altercation between possible gangs and things escalated. Bottom line, no gun, and no...

  7. Two-faced coworkers

    neurorn6 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I worked at 2 different hospitals in KY, I found that the people there were very 2 faced. In CO people where nice and even tempered in the hospitals while those in LTC were more 2 faced. The one...

  8. contracts?

    neurorn6 replied to mskate's topic in Travel

    Where are you looking to travel? It seems like Fl is dry currently. There are ICU positions in SC and NC and also VA. I have found that some places are taking their time interviewing. You're not...

  9. Job outlook for travel nursing in this economy?

    neurorn6 replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Travel

    From what I have read on this board, it seems that there are travel jobs out there, but some areas have a lesser need this year then in the past. I've read that travelers trying to get jobs in Fl seem...

  10. Not sure where to begin

    neurorn6 replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

    I'm in Orangeburg. It's about 40 miles from Columbia and about 70 from Charleston. It's a small hospital, with alot of travelers. I'm not sure how far it's from where you

  11. Not sure where to begin

    neurorn6 replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

    :wink2:I researched several different companies. You differently want to work with 2-3 companies. That way you have a better chance to get the assignment that you want in the part of the country that...

  12. Need some advice about traveling.

    neurorn6 replied to RNcorazon's topic in Travel

    Research is your best friend. Make a list of needs, monetary, insurance, housing vs subsidy, etc. Then sent out your resume, you'll receive multiple phone calls. Interview them!! Remember, if it...

  13. travel ER nursing

    neurorn6 replied to care4you's topic in Travel

    There are hospitals hiring nurses for the ER. You may have to be flexible as to where you want to go. NC 27-33 per hour depending on the area. Northern Va 33-35. Iowa is in the mid 20's. Hope this...

  14. Getting nervous about school....fear of blood

    neurorn6 replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    It's perfectly normal to be anxious, you're starting a new and exciting part of your life. But give yourself some credit. I'm sure that you will do fine. Good luck and let me know how you make

  15. Getting nervous about school....fear of blood

    neurorn6 replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    You're not the first person to be afraid of blood and you won't be the last. Everyone of use can tell you a story regarding blood, pus, vomit, etc. etc. Just take it one step at a time. My suggest...

  16. DNR questions... Family vs Patient wishes.

    neurorn6 replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Advance directives/DNR's are approached differently in different regions of this country. When I worked in the northeast, nurses were expected to obtain information on the DNR status/request of the...

  17. Nurse in trouble for complete nonsense.

    neurorn6 replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortuately, this is something that I have seen more than once in our profession. Managers and hospitals are concerned about "the client's" preception of their care. Hospitals spend hundreds of...

  18. Urinating around catheter

    neurorn6 replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    There are a couple of different reasons that urine could be flowing around the catheter. 1. balloon had not been fully inflated. 2. need larger catheter. 3 bladder spasms. (pt's with neurological...

  19. KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

    neurorn6 replied to dark10gable's topic in General Nursing

    Hi to another BG resident. So, which

  20. Disillusioned about KY

    neurorn6 replied to Johny'sgirl75's topic in General Nursing

    I understand exactly how you feel about the pay rate in KY. I also found the benefits lacking. I have worked in several areas of the country and was really surprised about the salary. Cost of living...

  21. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    neurorn6 replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There continues to be a shortage of nurses, but I have found that it is on a geographical basis. Some areas are turning out new nurses every 6 months. This causes a surplus in those regions. There are...

  22. Following up on application with nurse manager.

    neurorn6 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can absolutely send a note to the manager, especially if you know her, expressing interest in the position. Keep it positive, brief but expressing your desire to work on her unit and with her...

  23. Bkat?

    neurorn6 posted a topic in Travel

    Just accepted my first assignment in Alexrandria Va. Now they are telling me I have to take the BKAT. Never heard of it until they told me. Research as come back with little information. I know the...

  24. Interesting News

    neurorn6 replied to bagladyrn's topic in Travel

    Sounds like the first of the year should hold some good news for a change. I'm looking to head west after the

  25. Need Motivation!!

    neurorn6 replied to bagladyrn's topic in Travel

    Now I'm scared!!! I have to packfor my first assignment. Here I sit thinking to myself that I'll pack light, only take what I absolutely need. Now you tell me that it'll start GROWING!!! LOL. I'm...