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Dhammapada 185--Thank you so very much for your input!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a Great Day!

In my dealings with Intelistaf, I have found that the local agency branches are very unorganizedand in the past have had nurses with outdated credentials. Recently, I have noticed a change. The travel devision of Intelistaf is quite different. Office staff were very helpful and insure that NO nurse is sent to an assignment without first dotting all the "I's" and crossing all the "T's".

You all have some wonderful ideas. I too am planning a move to the Orlando area. Being a seansoned nurse though, I was going to take a travel assignment or two to "feel out" the area and hospitals before I make my final decision to move. Missy--what IS the nurse/patient ratio in Fl--especially in ICU/CCU/CVICU?? Anyway, Darlene and Jenny, keep writning and let the rest of us hear about your experiences.

Hey, you guys--I don't remember nursing theory--was that before or after metal bedpans. LOL By all means a nurse can be effective without caring for the patient as a loved one. I care for human beings; I do not want to see or wish harm on anyone. Other than that, I leave my work and patients at the hospital. I think caring too much/feeling sorry can get in the way of being a good nurse. I have seen nurses that could not function for the rest of the day after one of their patients took a turn for the worst. OR delayed treatment by trying to address comfort issues and not catching a serious change in the patients condition.

Should you work CCU?? NO--not as a fresh grad unless you have prior experience as a LPN, EMT, etc. I have worked in MANY hospitals and most, regardless of how good their intentions are, can not or will not give you the training you need. Besides most Alpha nurses will eat you alive. Many seasoned nurses that transfer to CCU don't last. Do yourself and the patients a favor and get some experience first. Then if you think you want to try CCU--GO FOR IT! If you do, write me and I will help answer your questions, etc. GOOD LUCK WITH YOU CAREER!!!!!!

As the title states, this is my first post. I started out as an aide in 1974, became a combat medic in 1984, LPN in 1985, RN (ADN) in1992. My specialty is CVICU. I have worked for years as an agency nurse. All 3 of my kids are grown with families of their own. Originally got on this site looking for info on how to answer cetain questions asked at a job interview. (I am considering taking a staff position). The most difficult question for me to answer is: Why did you become a nurse? I can't give them the real answer--my (then) husband was a drunk and I needed a way to support my children--but I have never learned the fine art of dazzling someone with BS. I have learned to enjoy nursing and that is why I have continued. My worst character trait is being honest, sometimes bluntly so (thanks to the military). Anyone have a suggestion as to how I can answer the above question?