BeenThereGoingThere

BeenThereGoingThere BSN, RN

Critical Care and Community Health. Dabbled in Cor

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  1. Crisis travel assignments for Covid-19?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to JDougRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Tulsa OK hospitals usually will. They train and are top notch to work

  2. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I’m constantly recruited to do hazard pay and I am 62. I’m on the disaster registry. I can work circles around.... I know a 72 year old charge nurse who can

  3. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Has anyone here ever heard of laminar flow? I worked on a burn unit that used this years ago. I never became ill with anything while working at that hospital. (Michigan) Later, I found that other...

  4. Crisis travel assignments for Covid-19?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to JDougRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have worked Critical care for 30 years. I was ACLS from 1988 or 85 until last June. As a traveler, I made less than similar peers working for the hospital I was placed at. (Started traveling due...

  5. Crisis travel assignments for Covid-19?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to JDougRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What contract tips do you have for 1st time travelers who are considering COVID-19 response assignments? There are a lot of drawbacks to travel nursing. Sometimes you are in an hostile work...

  6. Crisis travel assignments for Covid-19?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to JDougRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I forgot, Supplemental sends quite a few inquiries for this area and have a local representative. Strategic used to staff as third party in the NW. Aerotek does some. There's another one in...

  7. Crisis travel assignments for Covid-19?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to JDougRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Maxim staffs the NW, but pays less than others. Favorites staff most of southern Oregon. Cross Country used to have the contract for Kaiser. Therapia has some contracts in WA. Look up agencies...

  8. Many Turn to Craigslist For Lifesaving Drugs

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I would like to add that an albuterol inhaler runs $125 dollars with my insurance. I wish it was

  9. My house is so empty.

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to tropsnegRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm so glad you have a supportive loving husband. I pray the virus doesn't even touch

  10. Crisis travel assignments for Covid-19?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to JDougRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've been seeing them in a lot of places. I get constant texts and calls. I'm suggesting that you be wary of any agency that doesn't give sick pay. It's a legal requirement in Washington, but the...

  11. My house is so empty.

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to tropsnegRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My heart goes out to you. That sounds so painful. I'm very glad your husband didn't insist you be the one in the hotel though! At least you are in your own comfort zone. That seems small, but it...

  12. Refusing to work without n95 mask

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to xAllisonWonderlandx's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There seems to be a lot of nursing home positions open. And, I can tell you that in Washington, unless you are an Amazon with an excellent immune system, you don't want the job. I had some tell me...

  13. SO many school nurse positions available right now

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Wait....1:450 or 500 students? I have 1800. Where is everyone

  14. What should I have done differently? Did I endanger my patient?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to misha's topic in General Nursing

    I think one thing that is illustrated here is that different institutions have different policies on how to handle things. I don’t think it’s appropriate that the oncoming nurse jumped all over...

  15. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    I beg to differ. Giving the vecronium instead of verse Was a monumental mistake. It resulted in death. Right drug right dose is rudimentary. There is no other point. You could argue till the cows...

  16. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    As I read through all the replies I think we’re getting a bit off base. And I will mention I have 30+ years experience in critical care. With any paralytic such as vecronium you would monitor the...

  17. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    Tylenol: it depends on who programs the pyxis. Years ago it was a cardboard box. No warnings and OTC. is this the point? Was vecronium stocked in a versed bin? Last I heard you verified count...

  18. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    Tylenol: it depends on who programs the pyxis. Years ago it was a cardboard box. No warnings and OTC. is this the point? Was vecronium stocked in a versed bin? Last I heard you verified count...

  19. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    I’ve yet to see what happened ir

  20. Nurse Fired by HCA After 20yrs - Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Filed

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I think it’s everywhere

  21. Who Did NOT Do a Year of Med Surg?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I started out on a burn unit taking care of large burns with ventilator management. I floated to ER. I went from there to ICU. Granted, things have changed a lot. But, I was frequently there when...

  22. Is 63 to old to start nursing school?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to Mallory Sunset's topic in General Students

    Off subject I know, but at 62, and stronger than most my age; I wear SAS for white shoes. If my feet cramp, as if there was plantar fasciitis, I switch to Dansko. The firm support and the...

  23. Does anyone do private duty care anymore?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to Dr.J's topic in Home Health

    I think all the above suggestions are good. You don’t say where you live. But, if your Dad is on medicare, he might qualify for a OT evaluation at home. Ask your doctor. They have to order it....

  24. Day/Night shift?

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to elainebenes's topic in General Nursing

    I see this a lot in the Northwest. Especially in Montana and Idaho. Research indicates this is unhealthy, but it’s the norm. In WA and OR I don’t see it as much. Hospitals are unionized and that...

  25. Rural /remote nursing

    BeenThereGoingThere replied to caramel79's topic in Washington Nursing

    You can also check Indian Health Services online. That tells you what is available and what is tribal ran. I live in Seattle area. The tribal people here have assimilated and I wouldn’t refer to...