aberrn

aberrn has 37 years experience and specializes in ED/Trauma.

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1. how do I find international nursing jobs ???

   aberrn replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Travel

   Check out Medhunters.com Good

2. Hurt Feelings

   aberrn replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Travel

   Re the Dilaudid dose,this seems like a small dose for pain control in a Ca patient. In the ER we usually give 1-2 mg. Sometimes

3. help....driving cross country with dog.....

   aberrn replied to limey7775's topic in Travel

   I have also driven cross country several time and always try to stay in a Motel 6.Pet friendly,no pet fee,they don't seem to care about the dogs size either.[i have a 70lb lab mix].They are a no...

4. Driving and Travel Assignments

   aberrn replied to jellybeanmead's topic in Travel

   Agree with the driving part,I just got back from CA [also live in Atlanta ],my 1997 Firebird has 116,000 miles on it and never had a problem.I always have it serviced before a long trip,have my...

5. Looking to travel in CA, Questions?

   aberrn replied to surgnurse26's topic in Travel

   Why not just sign on with a CA hospital rather than using an agency?.Basically cut out the middle man.. I did a travel assignment initially to scope out the area. Once it was over I got a job at...

6. TO CA TRAVELERS-from COPS-register your car or get a ticket......

   aberrn replied to Michellex1013's topic in Travel

   I got pulled over while in CA as my licence plate light was out.He also informed me that the plastic plate covers are illegal in CA He was very nice about it,no ticket.He asked if I was moving to CA,I...

7. ED Physicians with overkill

   aberrn replied to ThisEDRNRocks's topic in Emergency

   All ER's have at least one Doc like that. It's called

8. Not graduated yet

   aberrn replied to aunte367's topic in Travel

   Totally agree with other posters...You need at LEAST one year,preferably two years experience before thinking about travel. As a traveler you will be expected to jump right in with minimal...

9. Cab Vouchers

   aberrn replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

   As one ER Doc I worked with said,"There's never any bones outside the ER" They always find a

10. Interested in ER but not quite ER material.......

    aberrn replied to Neferet's topic in Emergency

    You sound totally "wishy-washy"...ICU is to 'boring' you have to be too "focused'.. In the ER,you'd better be bloody "focused' if you have a crashing patient. Don't run off and read about it,follow...

11. Travel Jobs in Paris

    aberrn replied to golfsnc's topic in Travel

    I had looked into this at one point. Recieved a letter from the French Nursing Board,you are acceptable if you are fluent in

12. transferring pts. from ED to floor

    aberrn replied to LCR_RN's topic in Emergency

    My favourite is the CN saying "I don't know who's going to take that pt". Why not?. Lets see,4 empty beds,at shift start CN says,Nurse A you get first admission,Nurse B,2nd etc,etc..Not rocket...

13. Axis Healthcare Update.

    aberrn replied to aberrn's topic in Travel

    Told my recruiter about the bounced check. Most apologetic,husband forgot to transfer funds etc.. Just recieved another check + my $10 bank charge. Taking advice from a friend who came to CA and...

14. Axis Healthcare Update.

    aberrn posted a topic in Travel

    :madface::madface:The personal check my recruiter sent me for travel expenses BOUNCED!!!!!. My bank charged me $10. My health ins was finally cancelled. Stay away from this company.They apparently...

15. Axis Healthcare Staffing

    aberrn posted a topic in Travel

    DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. THEY ARE TURNING OUT TO BE A BAIT AND SWITCH OPERATION. Need to vent a little. If you had gone to Travel Nurse Depot.com and put in your company requirements,which for me...