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  1. jobless in LA

    travelnurse63 replied to anjay85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had the best luck with Core Medical Group...most of their jobs are in the Northeast..They offer some excellent jobs in Vermont and Conneticut.. Little college towns, great snow skiing and hiking....

  2. jobless in LA

    travelnurse63 replied to anjay85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HEY! Have experience..Will travel..Anjay is 21!! Do some Travel Nursing and see the world for awhile! Rent is paid, Utilities are paid,licensure/travel cost are reimbursed, and you have a guaranteed...

  3. Job market LPN

    travelnurse63 replied to tntech1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been a traveling nurse the past 5 years..here's my thoughts: I had easy time finding a hospital job that paid well in the Northeast..I was in Delaware and Philadelphia.But be prepared to have a...

  4. I'm bored........

    travelnurse63 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in General Nursing

    here is some companies that offer health enhancement/chronic condition management. i work for matria healthcare. look matria up on the internet for locations and more information. if you type in...

  5. I'm bored........

    travelnurse63 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in General Nursing

    May I suggest Chronic condition management- not insurance but actually calling pts with chronic conditions and providing education and support to help them manage the disease. Granted it is done over...

  6. I freaked out

    travelnurse63 replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    Hey...I can certainly understand..Freaked out..nah..that's called confrontation honey.nothing wrong with that when it is neccesary.As for me when he started partioning off the floor I would have told...

  7. Roommate search

    travelnurse63 replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    FYI I am in Ft. Lauderdale..Most places to rent are first,last and a months security..very costly.As for a roomate situation look on Craigslist or check the Sun Sentinel(local newspaper). Even a...

  8. Non clinical areas of nursing

    travelnurse63 replied to Ayonti's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, I suggest Matria Healthcare in Ft. Lauderdale,Fl. Office is on the 9th floor of the Bell South building on Federal HWY. 6451 N. Federal Hwy to be exact. It is a Health Enhancement company ..office...

  9. LPN travel nursing

    travelnurse63 replied to abiding's topic in Travel

    I am a 18 year LPN and have been a traveler for the last 5 years... Here's what I have found in that time. 1. Be prepared to work to get your next contract..I was signed up with up to 5 companies...

  10. Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    travelnurse63 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 18 years, a traveling nurse for the past 5 years. I have worked in many states,recently in Florida. My question is when did it become acceptable to SLEEP on the job? I agree...

  11. Do You Have Male Nurses on your Unit?

    travelnurse63 replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have worked with male nurses in different settings. I have found that male nurses are treated better than female counterparts...Male nurses are frequently promoted over a female nurse of equal...

  12. Insulin gtt & tubing

    travelnurse63 replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    I learned about this working on a Pediatric floor. ALWAYS flush the tubing with NS prior to initiating an insulin drip. In simple terms(freq the books make things complicated- like saturate the...

  13. Threat of needle sticks!!

    travelnurse63 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand you rconcerns on needlesticks. I have been in all realms of nursing and have never had a "dirty stick" Actually I think you should be more worried about what you are exposed to on a...

  14. Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    travelnurse63 replied to travelnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering if other nurses were dealing with this issue..I think it reflects on the quality of care that patients recieve and is a safety issue as well. I do my "rounds" for @ risk patients...

  15. Nursing Assistants Responsibilities-I Need Help!!

    travelnurse63 replied to ChattyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I have been on both sides of the coin.A CNA and now a LPN for 17 years. I am a traveling nurse now and heres what iv'e noticed in many states..CNA's rule the roost..It sucks that I get out of...

  16. What nursing Managers fail to see

    travelnurse63 replied to Nursekat64's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sister..Sister, I agree that nurse do the majority of the work..I wonder how many nurses could be hired for the salary of just 1 paper pushing manager..or CEO? The common complaint is being short...

  17. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    travelnurse63 replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a LPN that does Travel Nursing. I have been an LPN for 17 years and I find the current staffing trend is that LPN's are not treated as a "Real Nurse" yes..that's RN. As a career nurse that cares...