amy0123 BSN, RN

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    fastaff agency

    amy0123 replied to adcheek12's topic in Travel

    I'm in a facility right now where the majority of the travelers that are there are from fastaff. None have brought their families and dogs, however 2 of them are married and are away from their...
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    American Mobile

    amy0123 replied to nbrody's topic in Travel

    I second the long post. American Mobile is very convenient for a new traveler and very safe to continue on assignments with. I've traveled with them for a year. I was thinking of moving to a higher...
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    American Mobile

    amy0123 replied to nbrody's topic in Travel

    You get to go where you want. It also depends if the hospital has a need for travel nurses. If there is a specific hospital that you want to work in, you could ask what travel nurse agencies they use....
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    want to OR travel in '09-when to do I inquire?

    amy0123 replied to rbs105's topic in Travel

    You could inquire and sign up for them anytime to get the paperwork over with. Then tell them the date you wish to start. If you know the hospital that you would like to travel with, I would call...
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    best and most useful nursing certifications?

    amy0123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are the best, most useful, most marketable certifications that a RN should
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    Nyc

    amy0123 replied to dcm7200's topic in Travel

    I knew 2 nurses that worked at 2 different facilities that enjoyed their experiences at NYU in the Neuro ICU and the other Cardiac ICU in Beth Israel. Their coworkers were welcoming, skilled, and...
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    best and most useful nursing certifications?

    amy0123 replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely open to certifications in any area of nursing
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    Nyc

    amy0123 replied to dcm7200's topic in Travel

    There's a lot of competition to get an assignment in NYC. Especially since it's a popular
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    what does your SO do?

    amy0123 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Travel

    SO = Significant Other? I think hospitals are trying to get away from hospital abbreviations
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    Contract Canceled

    amy0123 replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I heard about this from my recruiter. There are places that can cross train you. For example, if you're a med/surg nurse and were willing to work in the ER, they would cross train you. Strange? I'm...
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    Help picking company

    amy0123 replied to Lghtkeepr's topic in Travel

    I was just asking that question the other day. I'm thinking of changing companies. Here is what it comes down to - I was told to sign up for all three: Freedom Healthcare Fastaff OnAssignment. That's...
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    Better to Have a Specialty for Traveling?

    amy0123 replied to Sailingshoes's topic in Travel

    I'm a med/surg traveler and there's plenty of travel positions out there. No trouble with finding one. And med/surg is actually considered a specialty. It depends on what traveling company is chosen....
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    Want to get away from the bedside

    amy0123 replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

    Contact JCAHO or CDC directly through their websites: http://www.cdc.gov/employment/
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    Night Nurses?

    amy0123 replied to medgen's topic in General Nursing

    After working a few nights in a row or apart from each other, I think I've got a good routine figured out. Work, run home, eat frosted mini wheats with soymilk, and sleep. After sleeping a good 7...
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    I've just been accepted to the nursing program and I'm nervous!

    amy0123 replied to smilin4ever's topic in General Nursing

    stay on top of your to-do
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    Goofy question

    amy0123 replied to RiverNurse's topic in Travel

    When you could get through all the toughest shifts from floating and go home without worrying if something was done then I think you're
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    Goofy question

    amy0123 replied to RiverNurse's topic in Travel

    It depends on your comfort level, skills level, and communication. I think the best way to get an idea of traveling is floating to other units within your specialty at your facility. Ofcourse other...
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    How does one become assertive in the nursing field?

    amy0123 replied to nicnix's topic in General Nursing

    HA humble Drill Sergeant comes to mind. I have trouble with assertiveness at times. It just has to come out when
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    In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

    amy0123 replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    I second
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    In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

    amy0123 replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    take time to care for yourself. drink water throughout the shift. bring granola bars, small oatmeal packs, tea bags, fruit to munch on just in case hunger strikes. i always say a quick simple prayer...
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    Questions about Travel Nursing

    amy0123 replied to medsurgrnco's topic in Travel

    From what I've seen, Agency nurses were given an assignment based on someone who called out sick from work. So she would just take on the patients that were in that section she had. I didn't notice...
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    Job offer without interview

    amy0123 replied to merae's topic in Travel

    Maybe you have an outstanding resume? If your expertise fits the criteria then perhaps that is why there was no interview. I had interviews, but they wanted me to ask the questions. Then I was given a...
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    After nursing, what other career or area in nursing to look into?

    amy0123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am getting through nursing until my loans are paid off. I think I would rather work part time and have weekends/holidays off. But honestly I do not know where else to go. Perhaps work in a fower...
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    After nursing, what other career or area in nursing to look into?

    amy0123 replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    I have almost 2 years of experience. I love the hospital environment I'm working in. I wouldn't work anywhere else. However I don't like that it takes me an hour and a half to get there....
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    new med/surg grad. Don't want any enemies, got a new preceptor, need advice

    amy0123 replied to ltmja's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I totally agree with Daytonite. Hang in there, do your homework. My first preceptor was also a "sink or swim" type. I cried because I felt everything I did was not good enough for my preceptor. All I...