Gary Mendoza

Gary Mendoza

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  1. One Nurse's Approach to Discussing the COVID-19 Vaccine

    Gary Mendoza replied to nataliadab's topic in Disaster Preparation

    mRNA is absolutely gene therapy, unless you're saying the NIH doesn't know what they're talking about. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4817894/ How about respecting peoples freedom...

  2. Quit Job and Now Accused of Abandonment

    Gary Mendoza replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    This is a new scare tactic some agencies (Sharp Medical Staffing) and some hospitals (one of the hospitals in Guam) are using to try and use fear to make you stay because nurses are quitting in high...

  3. Nurses are Fleeing the Hospital

    Gary Mendoza replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    As the founder and admin of one of the largest FB groups for healthcare travelers, I have seen three major reasons why nurses are currently leaving their hospitals: 1. Covid burn-out 2....

  4. The damn flu shot and other required immunizations

    Gary Mendoza replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Way to cherry pick a quote, if you had actually read my entire post you would have your answer, not going to repeat

  5. The damn flu shot and other required immunizations

    Gary Mendoza replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I don't take the flu shot and I have never been mandated to take it, I always just sign a declination and wear a mask, never had a problem. I completely disagree with Ned in that if you want to work...

  6. What is the real deal with Trustaff???

    Gary Mendoza replied to oncrn86's topic in Travel

    https://gypsyreports.com/profiles/trustaff/

  7. Cynet..good or bad?

    Gary Mendoza replied to Kklimited's topic in Travel

    Check out GypsyReports.com , there are tabs at the top for different databases for your review. You can choose Facilities to read about different hospital reviews, you can choose Recruiters to read...

  8. Cynet..good or bad?

    Gary Mendoza replied to Kklimited's topic in Travel

    Never heard of them. Personally, I avoid unknown agencies. I suggest finding travel nursing groups and asking for recruiter suggestions. There are even websites that have recruiter ratings / reviews...

  9. Traveling for a PNR...

    Gary Mendoza replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    I've never seen a traveler that worked PRN, but if they did I would imagine you would be at a huge disadvantage because you wouldn't have guaranteed hours being PRN. They would have to fill the...

  10. Traveling for a PNR...

    Gary Mendoza replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    No guarantees with a contract either. I track traveler cancellations and a traveler can be canceled for any reason or no reason at all (shift or contract). Related to contracts, many times facilities...

  11. Expect hardest assignment, no CNAs, no lunch break?

    Gary Mendoza replied to mtnNurse.'s topic in Travel

    mtnNurse, IV skills are always nice to have, but most places I've worked the Med/Surg nurses weren't very good with IV's nor were they expected to be. Most of them would call ICU or ER for hard sticks...

  12. Low Ball Offers

    Gary Mendoza replied to tb_8's topic in Travel

    Pay for California has dropped in recent years, I let my California license lapse because it's just not worth it to me anymore. If I can't make at least $2,000 / week / net after housing costs in...

  13. Travel Agencies to use for NYC?

    Gary Mendoza replied to Guest838984's topic in Travel

    Most agencies have many of the same jobs because they all pull jobs from a 'vendor' website/database. Some agencies do have exclusive relationships with hospitals and then will 'subcontract' out the...

  14. Never again with Cross Country TravCorps

    Gary Mendoza replied to queenroe's topic in Travel

    I'm so sorry to hear this happened to you. There's a site where you can leave reviews for your agency and recruiter as well as that facility you worked so future travelers will be aware of the...

  15. Emergency Nurses More Pro-Police?

    Gary Mendoza replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Before I was a traveler, the local police watched out for us and took care of us and in return we'd let them in the backdoor and help them get through the medical clearance process faster, but they...

  16. Has anyone else had a nurse manager swear during an interview?

    Gary Mendoza replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, did an interview for a travel position and she said some curse words, I said some curse words. I took the job , she was the best manager I ever worked

  17. Security in ER??

    Gary Mendoza replied to Grlnxtdr88's topic in Emergency

    No, not all. I'm a travel ER nurse and many ER's don't have anything. When the crap hits the fan we just deal with it

  18. Confused with offer

    Gary Mendoza replied to ArmaniX's topic in Travel

    Insurance: included (Means it's already taken out of your salary) Relocation: 500.00 (A one-time payment for your travel expenses, probably get it on your first check) Weekly Housing Stipend: 636.02...

  19. yes or no?

    Gary Mendoza replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Raindrop, Here's an authority on the subject: "How long can I stay? When can I come back? Please note that you will not find this guide anywhere in the IRS code. They are notoriously vague with their...

  20. Nurse to patient allocation in ER what is the criteria

    Gary Mendoza replied to Ouss's topic in Emergency

    I would suggest you contact the ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) and ask if they have any evidenced based info. I know there have been studies and they should have them, if not them then the ANA...

  21. How hard is it to get with agencies

    Gary Mendoza replied to syjet1229's topic in Travel

    It's not hard, it's super easy, but most hospitals want at least two years experience and I highly suggest at least that much experience too. Just imagine the worst patient you've ever had, now...

  22. Nurse to patient allocation in ER what is the criteria

    Gary Mendoza replied to Ouss's topic in Emergency

    The way they do it in California (and I like it) is 1:4 max for regular ER patients (ESI's 3-5) , 1:2 max for ICU patients (I would say some level 1's and level 2's) , we all know someone can come in...

  23. Ohio BON help

    Gary Mendoza replied to Lulu3387's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Absolutely get a lawyer if you can, a honest and simple response can be twisted and used against you and this has the potential to ruin your

  24. Starting out in ER?

    Gary Mendoza replied to YoursNursingly's topic in Emergency

    I also started out in the ER and I think it's perfectly okay. They are going to teach you what you need and they will not let you go by yourself until you're safe. I'm not one of those that think you...

  25. New Grad Psych Nurse: Is this right for me?

    Gary Mendoza replied to nina12345's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, every hospital I've ever worked at allowed people to shadow. I've even asked to shadow and they've said, "we've never done that, but sure" and they just make you sign a HIPPA form and you shadow....