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  1. When to search for next assignment

    OkieICU_RN posted a topic in Travel

    How soon do most of you start looking for your next assignment and how far ahead do hospitals typically start looking for staff? I am about 1 month from the end of my assignment and I am also going to...

  2. BIS Monitoring

    OkieICU_RN replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Like I said, I'm not that familiar with it. I know it stands for bispectral index monitoring. And I know it's a monitoring device that helps assess how deep a patient's level of sedation is, like...

  3. What qualities to succeed in NICU?

    OkieICU_RN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I agree with the above post. You definitely need to know what to do STAT when an ICP is up or a patient has mental status changes. These patients can crump in a hurry and you have to be on top of...

  4. when will we use this chart?

    OkieICU_RN replied to janjanclar's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Swan-Ganz, also known as a PA catheter, is an invasive monitoring device used to take all kinds of different measurements of cardiac function (giving some indications as to what might be going on with...

  5. travel nurse agencies

    OkieICU_RN replied to roll2000x's topic in Travel

    The link you are probably talking about is: www.travelnursingcentral.com REMEMBER....these are SUBJECTIVE opinions. I always look to see if more than 1 or 2 people gave it similar ratings. The more...

  6. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    OkieICU_RN replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    Maybe I didn't read enought posts to know what you are talking about so maybe you want to expound on what exactly you mean. I can do lots of things that an RT can do as I have been trained as a...

  7. Question for the ICU nurses??

    OkieICU_RN replied to GWVRNS's topic in MICU, SICU

    Someone from patient transport, the RN taking care of the patient, an ICU tech and an RT if the patient is on a vent. I am interested to see so many list docs on there. I have never had a doc...

  8. Question for Adult ICU nurses

    OkieICU_RN replied to SFRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Truly depends on the school. Most that I have checked into require adult ICU experience. There are some that don't though. Some programs will even consider PACU or ER experience in place of ICU....

  9. Arterial Cath Placement

    OkieICU_RN replied to Cik's topic in MICU, SICU

    Here is an article that might be helpful. In my facility, the dressing is changed q 72 hrs or when soiled, the tubing is changed q 96 hours. There was no specified length of time they could be left...

  10. basic needs

    OkieICU_RN replied to DCCCRNn2005's topic in Travel

    Definitely depends on your housing. I'm in a hotel right now with fridge and micro but no other kitchen stuff. I got a 4 piece silverware set (cheap) a paring knife and I basically use paper plates...

  11. need help with travel experience

    OkieICU_RN replied to jennbn's topic in Travel

    It couldn't be further from the truth that you HAVE to do M/S before going to ICU or anything else for that matter. That used to be the case, but now so many (especially large) hospitals are training...

  12. How crazy is this??...no contract

    OkieICU_RN replied to Michellex1013's topic in Travel

    Sounds like you have a lot of red flags with your company. Who is the company by the way....if you don't mind sharing. I will say that I truly believed everything I was told when I accepted a...

  13. nurse tech pay at st. francis?

    OkieICU_RN replied to mistiffy's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    That's just starting pay in the hospitals in the area for a NEW GRAD. There are nurses that make $30-$35 there. Depends on the shift, how much experience, etc. Just like everywhere I guess. A...

  14. nurse tech pay at st. francis?

    OkieICU_RN replied to mistiffy's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Well, those pay rates listed are for patient care techs, not LPN or RN salaries. RN's start out around $18/hr as a new grad at hospitals in the area. I fully agree that nursing salaries are too...

  15. nurse tech pay at st. francis?

    OkieICU_RN replied to mistiffy's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Don't really see how you could say that since you haven't worked at SFH in 8 years. I loved it there and only left because I am now out of state. Yes, I know I'm not a tech but I know how the techs...

  16. nurse tech pay at st. francis?

    OkieICU_RN replied to mistiffy's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I don't know an exact number for you and don't know your experience or if you would be new. I'm an RN and worked there, had a friend that was a tech and she made around $10.?? but she had been there...

  17. Probably a repeat question about a new grad...

    OkieICU_RN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in Travel

    Majority of companies require at least 1 year of experience and that's in bold print. What I didn't find out until I started looking for a travel position is that they prefer 2 years of experience...

  18. Licensure question

    OkieICU_RN replied to BonnieSc's topic in Travel

    I guess I am not understanding anyway because I know if one is an ADN and licensed, they do not have to sit again for boards if they go through an RN to BSN program. Also, what exactly can you do as...

  19. Licensure question

    OkieICU_RN replied to BonnieSc's topic in Travel

    I agree. Are you sure this isn't an LPN/LVN license? Lots of students at my school were taking the LPN NCLEX. My understanding is you have to have completed the full program, pre-req, co-reqs and...

  20. Working travel and agency?

    OkieICU_RN replied to shortstuph0's topic in Travel

    Interesting. Do you not have guaranteed hours even though you get called off? In my travel contract, it forbids me to work per diem or as an RN for any other position during my contract. I am...

  21. Which Companies offer This

    OkieICU_RN replied to KyRNBSN's topic in Travel

    I agree. OA will offer all of the above in their contract. I negotiated with them on a contract but decided on a different offer. This is my first assigment and I am with Nurse Choice. It's 8...

  22. Vap

    OkieICU_RN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    We use the same 24hr kits described above, performing oropharyngeal suctioning at least q 12 hrs and routine oral care at least q 4 hrs. Suctioning with yankaur prior to lowering HOB. Another part of...

  23. What is good pay for HI?

    OkieICU_RN replied to CJ777's topic in General Nursing

    Now, see.....another thing. I was told that no hospital in HI will take a first time traveller. I haven't been anywhere yet. I have several recruiters working on an assignment for me right now. I...

  24. What is good pay for HI?

    OkieICU_RN replied to CJ777's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't mind sharing.....what are they offering? The rates I have been quoted are around $28-30/hr for Hawaii positions. They usually say the hourly pay rate isn't as high as some of the...

  25. Any one ever work in Raleigh, NC?

    OkieICU_RN replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

    I have a friend who finished up a contract for Duke. That might be in Durham though, not sure. She said that she was bored out of her skull most nights. Said they had too many travelers and she...