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  1. need info on malpractice insurance...

    nightingale replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    I pay $ 300 annually with NSO as an RN. I hope there is some competion out there with a better rate for

  2. Keep the conversation on the Bulletin Board

    nightingale posted a topic in Travel

    Please keep the conversation on the Bulletin Board. Asking posters to PM you for details does not do this. The purpose of this Forum is maintain an open ended conversations. Encouraging posters to...

  3. core staff versus travelers

    nightingale replied to nurseontheloose's topic in Travel

    I do not really see it that often. When I do see harshness, it is usually towards everyone and that is a personal issue that person has against other people and Nurses across the board. I have seen,...

  4. How do you know if Agency Nursing is for you?

    nightingale replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    It is a very personal preference. You outweigh the pros and the cons. It is not for everyone but has been my preference for many

  5. New Grad opens a can of "whup "

    nightingale replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    moderator note: i have edited the title of the thread to remove a word that is not allowed. it was disguised with a symbol and a violation of tos. here is the area of tos this is referenced within:...

  6. How to flush a PICC line

    nightingale replied to Madame Poppy Pomfrey's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It would be nice to know of some links on this topic. Care to share any? Feel free to post them

  7. How to flush a PICC line

    nightingale replied to Madame Poppy Pomfrey's topic in Medical-Surgical

    moderator note: please remember to not let comments become personal in nature. let's keep the conversation on helping with information not critiquing each others statements. interpretations can be...

  8. How to flush a PICC line

    nightingale replied to Madame Poppy Pomfrey's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Turbulent flush is recommended but I am an old Nurse.... maybe that is old information Perhaps we will hear from and instructor or someone who may be involved in the most up to date

  9. UCHSC supply list?

    nightingale replied to TemperStripe's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Often, the school has worked out discounts for Uniforms and Supplies at designated stores. Perhaps, the book store will have discounts for you at school. Good luck to

  10. Hospital Recommendations in Denver???

    nightingale replied to Drexelgrad07's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I regularly "hear" starting salaried here are poor. Supposedly, because of the beauty of Colorado, the wages for Nurses are low. We shall have to hear from someone in the area about that for new Nurse...

  11. Does anyone mainain a house while traveling

    nightingale replied to goldilocks's topic in Travel

    You could have a room mate or rent a room for yourself. You will want to keep all receipts and show how you have had to maintain another living

  12. Hospital Recommendations in Denver???

    nightingale replied to Drexelgrad07's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I have worked Agency at Denver Health (and many other facilities there); I would recommend applying there. They can be hard to pin down to get and interview. I am familiar with the Lakewood area of...

  13. regarding agency??

    nightingale replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    It sounds like you have worked in more then one facility. Fours years experience is very helpful and a good amount. Sometimes the skills needed for one facility vary a lot with your background. It...

  14. Need a little HELP here!!!!!!!

    nightingale replied to mitzicat's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Bonded and Insured is a type of insurance to cover your liability against loss for the patient. There are many issues that need to be discussed. It is not like being an employee, showing up for work,...

  15. Does anyone mainain a house while traveling

    nightingale replied to goldilocks's topic in Travel

    You should maintain a home base. Among many reasons, and you sited having a place that is "home" and that is, IMHO, a very important reason; You should also realize that to claim the tax credits that...

  16. Average hourly pay for per diem agency RN?

    nightingale replied to CowsRGreat's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have heard, the south pays less then the coast (east and west). I am unfamiliar with the area, specifically. In general the rate sounds a little low. Hopefully we will hear from someone directly...

  17. Average hourly pay for per diem agency RN?

    nightingale replied to CowsRGreat's topic in Agency Nurses

    I do not think it is quite that high for Staff; it would be nice though. The Critical Care areas of Nursing do pay the top dollar. I ran into a colleague who is a strong ICU Nurse. The ICU Nurse is...

  18. Anyone ever travel to an Indian reservation?

    nightingale replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Travel

    I know ON Assignment has some IHS (Indian Health Services) contracts. I have often thought of working at the facility in Shiprock, New Mexico. I am sure there are other agencies who work with IHS. I...

  19. correction nurses pay scale??

    nightingale replied to sphz9471's topic in Correctional

    California Correctional Nursing, I have heard, pays the highest wages. They also use Agency but I am not familiar with which one. When these high wages are quoted, it is because of overtime which is...

  20. Thinking of going agency

    nightingale replied to asilmk's topic in Agency Nurses

    pjs91n : Thank you for the feedback. Welcome to you all at

  21. Travel co. asking you to call the assignment??

    nightingale replied to RN_2_B_5/2004's topic in Travel

    Where do you want to travel to? What is your specialty? After a company has submitted you, they usually will encourage you to talk to the Nurse Manager. This allows you to see that there is a good...

  22. Thinking of nursing but in holistic way,

    nightingale replied to kateri's topic in Holistic

    Studying the wcience behine the Interventions and Treatments gives another dimension to the Healing Process. Holism is easily incorporated in all areas of Nursing. To me it should always be reviewed...

  23. I got Fired today....

    nightingale replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    That stinks! I am glad you have a new position. It sounds like the hours will work better

  24. Is it really that bad?

    nightingale replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    What you see is a lot of destressing here on AllNurses. Are some people unhappy, well sure. You will see many happy and fullfilled Nurses as well out there in the work world. You will read joyfilled...

  25. Nursing at Disneyland

    nightingale replied to ManEnough's topic in California Nursing

    It does sound like fun The $25.00 an hour surprises me for California (maybe not so much for