Gary Mendoza

Gary Mendoza

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  1. Do Employers Desire Nurses With FEMA ICS Certifications

    Gary Mendoza replied to jeremypcaldwell's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've never had or heard of ICS/NIMS training and I've never had any problems getting a job, but I imagine having more certs wouldn't hurt and might give you an edge over someone with similar...

  2. Is it possible to shadow in ICU?

    Gary Mendoza replied to Guest1030824's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, if you do it at your own facility you'll just need to ask the directors of those depts and schedule it. If you want to do it at another facility, contact the unit directors and ask them if you...

  3. Dissatisfied with current position. HELP!

    Gary Mendoza replied to rgs_nrs's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the Emergency Room, in a level I or level II trauma center. You'll have lots of autonomy, but you'll be super busy and literally have patients lives in your hands. It's not for the faint of...

  4. Want to make the most $$ in Cali, where to go?

    Gary Mendoza replied to april_tomorrow's topic in Travel

    California's rates have dropped dramatically within the last year. For ER, I use to see $2500 week no problem; now most contracts I've seen are around $1800 / week or less. There are still some good...

  5. First time traveler

    Gary Mendoza replied to Pandalove07's topic in Travel

    Find a recruiter you're comfortable with, a recruiter can make or break an assignment. Insist on a guaranteed hours clause and get anything promised to you by the agency and the manager in the...

  6. Moving to TX- What Are the Steps for Obtaining a License?

    Gary Mendoza replied to saptam0109's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi, I'm a travel nurse and there is a test you have to take for your Texas license. I've never taken it, but I've been told by many other nurses that it's very basic. It's called the Nursing...

  7. Completely Green - Should I Begin My Nursing Career in LPN?

    Gary Mendoza replied to WildcatMLS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't tell you what you should do, I don't know your personal or financial situation. However, I will tell you that I went to nursing school (RN) and had no prior experience. Matter of fact, I...

  8. STETHOSCOPE HELP

    Gary Mendoza replied to Danielledlt's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a Littman Cardiology III twelve years ago and it's still working beautifully. Only scope I've ever had to

  9. New Grad RN Travel Nurse

    Gary Mendoza replied to darnellescott's topic in Travel

    Before you think about taking a travel med/surg position. Imagine the worst patient you've ever had, now imagine having eight of those patients without any help/support, no techs and no nurses willing...

  10. New Manager Question

    Gary Mendoza replied to NewManager2017's topic in Nurse Management

    I never felt the need to secretly walk around. My staff felt completely comfortable with me and were never nervous with me around. I am very approachable and that's very important. Trust is essential....

  11. i am a hepa b carrier but, is there a chance for me to practice my career in USA

    Gary Mendoza replied to emerie's topic in Nursing Career

    During the application process or job interview, can an employer ask about my health? No. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) strictly limits what can be asked during an interview. According to...

  12. Baylor in the DFW area won't call me back??

    Gary Mendoza replied to mtcopher's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If it were me, I would try to contact the dept. he works. You might try calling the dept he's in and find out he was in an accident and that's why he didn't' call you. I've seen that happen many...

  13. IV securement

    Gary Mendoza replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a ER travel nurse and I've seen many, many ways of securing IV's and my personal favorite is tegaderm and one piece of tape, about 1/2 inch over the edges of the tegaderm to help keep things...

  14. I want to apply for a job on USAJOBS

    Gary Mendoza replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in Government, Military

    I was VA staff in the Emergency

  15. I want to apply for a job on USAJOBS

    Gary Mendoza replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in Government, Military

    OPM requires a specific format for your resume, here's an example of how to list a job on your resume: Example: Program Analyst GS-343-11 January 2009 - Present 40 Hours/Week $63,000/Year...

  16. Fresh LPN just starting job, advice?

    Gary Mendoza replied to JackdLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Only you can determine if it's too much, I would say continue what you're doing for now and if becomes too much make adjustments as needed. Many people in my nursing class worked 2 jobs and did...

  17. Blocked by agency for work

    Gary Mendoza replied to Cadams04's topic in Agency Nurses

    If you signed a contract with them that had a 'non-compete' clause before you accepted employment at the hospital they might have cause, but having a 'non-compete' clause and enforcing it is two...

  18. How much to tell recruiter...?

    Gary Mendoza replied to Good_day's topic in Agency Nurses

    It's impossible to answer this question without knowing the backstory. There are so many variables and so many different situations that could have lead to you resigning. I will say that generally...

  19. Food choices on NCLEX day

    Gary Mendoza replied to MetalheadRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been told by many teachers that before major tests they will give their students peppermint hard candies and a few professors told me they tell their students to do the same. Not sure what the...

  20. Continuing Education

    Gary Mendoza replied to watson4436's topic in Nursing Career

    "Complete all 24 of your Nursing Continuing Education Requirements with our ANCC and Ohio Board of Nursing approved courses. Get unlimited certificates for one year only $30." CEUfast - Ohio Nursing...

  21. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    Gary Mendoza replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    No, I wouldn't. I started college as a computer science major and the only reason I changed was because IT jobs were in very low demand and people were fighting over jobs. So I switched to nursing for...

  22. Suspended from work for an investigation,can i resign and take another, will i look guilty

    Gary Mendoza replied to SuziQ63's topic in General Nursing

    It's a real thing. I'm a travel nurse and some places have this green container by the pyxis that's called a Cactus, where you can waste liquid meds and solid meds. Here's what one looks like:...

  23. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    Gary Mendoza replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    I briefly worked as staff at a big VA and I asked HR about this, I was told that just because you get your Masters and meet all the requirements doesn't guarantee you'll get your level III. They said...

  24. Opinions on new "rule"

    Gary Mendoza replied to sillylil's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One small hospital I just finished a contract at did this, they would wait until all the staff were at the nursing station (there were three day shift nurses, two night nurses and one tech for each...

  25. Triage nursing: How do you keep your sanity!?

    Gary Mendoza replied to emergencynursy's topic in Emergency

    Personally, I love triage. How you handle the situation all depends on what's going on, but I have a very 'tough love' attitude. If they are banging on the windows I will, very firmly, tell them to...