bagladyrn

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  1. Is it possible to get out of a signed contract if a nurse doesn't like her job.

    bagladyrn replied to VKALA's topic in General Nursing

    For all those who advocate "just walking away" and think there will be no consequences, what is your understanding of the purpose of a

  2. Is it possible to get out of a signed contract if a nurse doesn't like her job.

    bagladyrn replied to VKALA's topic in General Nursing

    Can't hide it from even a cursory background check and if it's the person's only relevant experience it will come

  3. Is it possible to get out of a signed contract if a nurse doesn't like her job.

    bagladyrn replied to VKALA's topic in General Nursing

    That works until your new place calls your previous employer to confirm employment/check references. Then the previous employer tell them "not eligible for rehire" and that you broke a contract. Not...

  4. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    bagladyrn replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    I have an idea. I think we should establish a go fund me account. All the youngsters could donate. When enough is deposited to cover expenses one COB could retire, opening up a job for a newbie. Then...

  5. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    bagladyrn replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to strongly disagree with you here. I'm in my 60's, working full time 12 hr. shifts as a travel nurse and am both comfortable and competent. I frequently get call backs for repeat...

  6. Why don't nurses bond?

    bagladyrn replied to bellcollector's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dogen - I once (many years ago) worked at a psych hospital that approached that level. One shift a coworker told the supervisor "I can't float to that unit. If I do I'll be working with my...

  7. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    bagladyrn replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Ruby Vee! I was searching for the right words. You expressed what I feel

  8. opinions on nurses going on strike

    bagladyrn replied to Yerani27's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Nurseactivist: Just want to make a point here. Professional travelers are NOT the same thing as scabs. I've been a traveler for 19 yrs. and have never worked a strike - never have, never will. I...

  9. New Graduate working on Labor and Delivery Unit

    bagladyrn replied to newlaborrn's topic in General Nursing

    It generally takes about a year to start feeling comfortable in L&D. What you are feeling is normal. I'd rather see a new grad be a bit nervous, even though it's rough on you, because it means...

  10. Grumpy at change of shift (11-7)

    bagladyrn replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you may be right - it's been years since I've watched

  11. Grumpy at change of shift (11-7)

    bagladyrn replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You've got it - Ed Asner. I was wondering if anyone else would remember

  12. Grumpy at change of shift (11-7)

    bagladyrn replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's the "perkiness". I hate

  13. No injections through a tattoo?

    bagladyrn replied to cayenne06's topic in Patient Medications

    I have heard this from CRNAs who would not place an epidural through a tattoo. They stated it was because of the possibility of carrying particles of ink deeper into the body. Other CRNAs have said...

  14. What important things should I be aware before signing a contract at a Hospital?

    bagladyrn replied to Sulyan's topic in General Nursing

    If the contract involves any kind of sign on bonus or relocation allowance I strongly urge you to put that money away in a bank account and don't touch it until the contract period is over. That way...

  15. Fetal demise

    bagladyrn replied to IamSecond's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try to remember to be sensitive to the dad's loss as well. Many times I see not just medical personnel but family and friends concentrate so much on the mother's grief that the dad sort of gets lost...

  16. Travel Nursing - In SERIOUS need of advice

    bagladyrn replied to ahoppen's topic in Travel

    One thing to factor in: As a travel nurse you do not get PTO or sick leave. Any time you take off is on your own dime and may also incur financial penalties. If you do get pregnant while traveling you...

  17. Memorable/Unique Housing

    bagladyrn replied to ParalyticAgent's topic in Travel

    I've had several memorable houses over the years. One of my favorites was in a small town in New Mexico - an adobe house over 100 yrs. old but completely rehabbed. It had all new kitchen and bath...

  18. Device to insert misoprostol vaginally

    bagladyrn replied to OBnurseEdu's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of the units at which I have done a contract came up with a really easy way to insert misoprostol. They keep a baggie of empty gelatin capsules in the pyxis with the miso. Place the dose inside...

  19. Advice on Travel Nursing

    bagladyrn replied to Favor2013's topic in Travel

    There is a whole subforum under "Specialties" for travel nursing questions. You'll probably get more and better responses if your repost this there or ask the moderators to move it there for

  20. I failed my 1st fundamental of nursing exam

    bagladyrn replied to stepmelisa's topic in General Nursing

    This is not meant as a slam but it appears from the wording of your post that English may not be your first language. Do you think that it is possible that limited comprehension of written English may...

  21. 26 week contracts

    bagladyrn replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    I have only agreed to a 26 week contract at a facility at which I have done a previous contract. I would not want to be tied in that long if I didn't know for sure that the place was good for

  22. Firearms

    bagladyrn replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I posted earlier in this thread about the recent incident in Houston where a bystander shot at carjackers and instead shot the carjacking victim in the

  23. When confidentiality isn't quite the same

    bagladyrn replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Are you old enough to remember the early days of the AIDS epidemic when people lost their families, jobs, homes, partners and friends when their diagnosis of HIV positive was revealed? This had a lot...

  24. I need ALL the advice I can get.

    bagladyrn replied to LM NY's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did the "sleep while kids are in school" thing from the time my son was in preschool until he graduated from high school. During the high school years I also had foster sons. I usually slept until...

  25. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    bagladyrn replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    MA stands for medical assistant. They usually work in doctor's offices or clinics. Their training can vary widely, from "on the job" training in the physician's office (nothing formal) to an...