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  1. Locals of North San Diego County

    tdr61 replied to HarryPotter's topic in California Nursing

    I use to live in San Marcos, rented a 2bdrm condo, very nice for $1500. Anything west of the 15 is pretty nice. Good luck!

  2. What specialty of Nursing is most needed in Travel nursing

    tdr61 replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Travel

    There are alot of L&D and PP offerings, especially in California. Some areas of the country the need is not as great. ICU and NICU are also areas that have a great deal of postings. Any place...

  3. any experience with nursesRx?

    tdr61 replied to dratdee's topic in Travel

    I've worked for NursesRX and would stay away from them. The support is minimal and the wages are some of the lowest in the industry. I've had a great experience with Access Nurses (starting my 3rd...

  4. Where Have You Gone!

    tdr61 replied to letthejourneybegin41's topic in Travel

    I've been traveling on and off for 6 years. I've been to Eden, NC; Valdese, NC; Vail, CO; Albuquerque, NM; Pueblo, CO; Littleton, CO; Camp Pendleton, CA; Poway, CA; Corona, CA; and currently...

  5. Corona Regional Med. Ctr. anyone have any work experience here?

    tdr61 replied to khipps's topic in California Nursing

    I did a 13 week travel contract in L&D a couple of months ago at Corona Regional. The people were great, small hospital but it was alright. If you speak spanish that would be a huge plus. Good...

  6. Question about housing

    tdr61 replied to SURFnNURSE's topic in Travel

    You will more than likely have to pay an additional monthly fee. In the past when I requested a 2 bedroom it was anywhere from $75 to $125 a month that I had to pay. I did luck out on my first...

  7. Negotiating w/ agencies

    tdr61 replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    I agree with what Suzanne said...make sure everything is in writing. For me, housing is a huge consideration...in my 7 years of traveling I have gotten screwed on this one issue a couple of times....

  8. Help me handle Pitocin.

    tdr61 replied to epiphany's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, pitocin is an extremely powerful drug. As a nurse you have an obligation to protect your patient. If the residents and/or doctors are turning up the pitocin you need to tell them not to do it...

  9. Travel vs. PerDiem

    tdr61 replied to PEDS~NURSE's topic in Travel

    Another difference between per diem and travel is that generally you do not get health insurance unless you pay extra for it as a per diem nurse. As a travel nurse those benefits are provided,...

  10. looking for input

    tdr61 replied to mandi213's topic in Travel

    Hi Mandi and Kristi, I've traveled with both Nurses Rx and currently with Access Nurses. While there weren't any huge issues with Nurses Rx when I decided to return to traveling I chose Access. My...

  11. Any traveling nurses out there willing to give advice?

    tdr61 replied to tchinn's topic in Travel

    Hi there, I've been traveling for about 7 years now and NephroBSN posted a lot of good questions to ask...here are a few more you should think about and ask: *Are you willing to work night shift?...

  12. IV Fentanyl for labor...

    tdr61 replied to jarrn03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some facilities I've worked at use fentanyl during labor, just as rpbear stated...50-100mcg IVP. I haven't seen the itching with the IV dose and it seems to work better than stadol for most patients....

  13. Cytotec Policy where I work:

    tdr61 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks Deb and Altalorraine for the replies. I've seen it used from 100mcg to 1000mcg per rectum, although in my travels I've found that not many hospitals are using it yet. Personally, I think it...

  14. I have a few question about travel nursing!

    tdr61 replied to BuddyGwen's topic in Travel

    Like the other's have said, experience is the big thing when traveling...not what degree you hold. If traveling is something you really desire then get the best experience you can after you get your...

  15. need help with case study

    tdr61 replied to sonja77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One thing that we would do is order lab work to evaluate how the patients liver is holding up. Those would include a liver panel, platelet count, fibrinigen, clotting studies, and uric acid. If the...

  16. ADN in L&D

    tdr61 replied to militaryspouse98's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I too have been in L&D for 15 years both at the bedside and in management. I have an ADN and it hasn't held me back from doing anyting in that field from the bedside to supervisor to unit based...

  17. Cytotec Policy where I work:

    tdr61 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The facility I'm currently at also has it specifically in their policy that cytotec can not be used on any woman who has had more than 4 pregnancies. Out of curiosity, does anyone use cytotec for...

  18. Information on Access nurse agency??

    tdr61 replied to Kaddie's topic in Travel

    The negotiations are not only about the hourly but the extra's as well. I've been traveling in southern California for the last three years so the travel reimbursement isn't a big issue for me, I'd...

  19. Information on Access nurse agency??

    tdr61 replied to Kaddie's topic in Travel

    I'm just finishing my first contract with Access Nurses...my pay rate is $32/hr not including the furnished apartment. I'm in southern California but the pay rates further north are closer to the...