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  1. Moderate (Concious) Sedation by RT?

    OkieICU_RN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    So this week, on to a new hospital for a 13 week travel gig and was required to go through hospital nursing orientation. I was in a moderate sedation competency class and the instructor told us that...

  2. Nursing@Simmons

    OkieICU_RN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just recieved a provisional acceptance letter. They have asked me to complete: Biology Fundamentals for Health Care Professionals. Anyone know about this, like the course itself and how long it...

  3. Getting references after many years...

    OkieICU_RN replied to Jocee82's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had the same issue and I told the schools that. The ones I applied to said I could use the nurse educator for my unit or the nurse that monitors ongoing

  4. Moving to Tulsa: Best Hospitals? Job market outlook?

    OkieICU_RN replied to ClassyChristina's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    None of the hospitals are bad to work for, IMO. If you like oncology, since you have experience, I would personally apply to Cancer Tx Center in Tulsa. I interviewed there a long time ago and was...

  5. Nursing@Simmons

    OkieICU_RN replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Terese, I applied for January and that application cycle deadline was in November. When did you apply and for what cohort? The biology class I have to take is 8 weeks long, starts in January. I have...

  6. Nursing@Simmons

    OkieICU_RN replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the info, preppyrn, that is very encouraging. I found out that the course is 8 weeks long. Terese, you will probably be asked to take it if you made lower grades in sciences or it has been...

  7. Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

    OkieICU_RN replied to Cosmetic RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This might be of interest to you....Google: nurse practitioner dermatology residency. I saw at least 2 places that offer. Those sites may give you more info on what you want to

  8. Nursing@Simmons

    OkieICU_RN replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I dont know the details yet. The wording sounds like its given at Simmons. I havent has any science courses in about 10 years and no upper division sciences at all. Maybe thats why? I will be calling...

  9. Well my Georgetown University & University of Cincy apps are in...

    OkieICU_RN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

  10. Well my Georgetown University & University of Cincy apps are in...

    OkieICU_RN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Tasha, just curious but I thought GU based the GPA on last 60hrs or the BSN rather than cummulative. Was that not your

  11. Assignment Offer Question

    OkieICU_RN replied to soonertwin87's topic in Travel

    I will tell you, as a nurse who did a lot of travel assignments/contract positions in Oklahoma, they will almost always pay better than Texas. Hospitals in OK have a hard time getting people to come...

  12. Housing stipends

    OkieICU_RN replied to travel88's topic in Travel

    According to IRS rules you can legally only take the stipend for the days you are away from home. If you stay away from home for 3 nights, that's the amount you are allowed to take (you are still...

  13. Is this right?

    OkieICU_RN replied to Jerri_0913's topic in Travel

    Traveling with pets truly does make things much more difficult. I would insist though that I be connected to the housing person as soon as I signed my work contract if I was going to take company...

  14. Is this right for an ER position in Torrance, CA

    OkieICU_RN replied to whykiki0103's topic in Travel

    If you housing is provided, that's not a bad deal. What is a bad deal is the amount given for taxed purposes. I know it's tempting to get such a high amount that is non-taxed, but I agree with...

  15. IYO: Which would be a better senario

    OkieICU_RN replied to Ianxcom's topic in Travel

    I would be very surprised to hear of anyone without ICU experience could landing any ICU contract position. Hospitals EXPECT the traveler to essentially walk in the door and start taking care of...

  16. With-holding resuscitation on pt in the absense of a signed DNR order form? What?!

    OkieICU_RN replied to Cat_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have taken a telephone order for DNR as well (with a second nurse on the phone as a witness). Both nurses sign off in the chart as hearing the order. I have never worked in FL so I can't speak...

  17. Considering travel nursing for relocation purposes

    OkieICU_RN replied to love2kwilt's topic in Travel

    One other quick thing to note on that very low taxable amount ($11.52), it is usually the amount used when applying for credit for a credit card, car, home, etc. I'd definitely check into it further...

  18. Weight-based drips

    OkieICU_RN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Not I. I did work at a hospital once where the computer system defaulted fentanyl to a weight based amount. I can only think of this drug in terms of mcg/hr, it was very distressing.

  19. Moderate (Concious) Sedation by RT?

    OkieICU_RN replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    @GreyGull - so are RTs the ones who are performing all moderate sedation in your facility or all ICU sedations or only for respiratory related sedation such as a

  20. Traveling with intubated patients

    OkieICU_RN replied to mcleanl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Look, I hear you. I get what you are saying that others might think you are uncool since all the other nurses can "handle the situation" as it is. Could you handle things if your patient crashed? Of...

  21. Traveling with intubated patients

    OkieICU_RN replied to mcleanl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've worked lots of places too and the most common I've seen is a vent ready and waiting in CT/MRI. I have never seen or heard of it done as you have described. Personally, I would deem it unsafe....

  22. 1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

    OkieICU_RN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

    I can only tell you what my own response would be to that company: "Goodbye." That truly is probably the lowest compensation I have ever heard of. No matter what, I never take less than $25/hr, that...

  23. Traveling Nurse? What are your thoughts about it?

    OkieICU_RN replied to Saflanut's topic in Travel

    It depends on where you are, where you are willing to go, and what specialty you want/are willing to work in. In middle America, there are lots of new grad positions in almost every specialty. If...

  24. Yes it's been beat to death but i'm giving another wack

    OkieICU_RN replied to KYTinaMarie's topic in Travel

    On Assignment Nurse Travel (www.oanursetravel.com) is who I have done most of my contracts with. My recruiter works really hard for me and presents me only with the assignments that meet my criteria...

  25. Housed in a hotel room??

    OkieICU_RN replied to nursern20's topic in Travel

    Doing it now. Initially put into a room with 2 queen beds. Went back to the front desk and asked about getting a room with just one bed so I could have more room to move around. Said they didn't have...