crystal013

crystal013 has 25 years experience and specializes in Mostly L&D/OB, some ED, Some psych.

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1. Did Travel Nurse Agencies kill the field?

   crystal013 replied to eriksoln's topic in Travel

   Greenmile, You should not have to pay for housing with that pay package. When I had to pay for housing my weekly take home was $1280. When they paid the housing my weekly take home was always over $1000. I wouldn't take a job where I would be clearin...

2. advice from experienced travel RN's.

   crystal013 replied to caringchic's topic in Travel

   Well, I totally agree. Travel nursing is hard. My last assignment was terrible. Constantly getting pulled and the worst assignment, then no support when it all goes to crap. After this last assignment I tucked my tail between my legs and went back to...

3. UVA-Charlottesville

   crystal013 posted a topic in Virginia

   Does anyone have any thoughts, ideas, facts or opinions on nursing at UVA-Charlottesville, VA? Particularly the Labor and Delivery dept. Thanks, I appreciate any information.

4. traveling in this economy

   crystal013 replied to PrettyinPink1234's topic in Travel

   Yes, neuro RN I am sure that you have some choices out there now. You have several areas that you can work in, but there is not much out there for L&D nurses. I'm going home.

5. traveling in this economy

   crystal013 replied to PrettyinPink1234's topic in Travel

   i agree. My assignment is over tomorrow and I am taking a full time job starting next week and feel fortunate that my old hospital is taking me back. Now is NOT a good time to start traveling. If you have a job, stay in it for now. Things will change...

6. Everything I do is wrong!

   crystal013 replied to teensmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think it depends on the environment you are in. I have been an L&D nurse for almost 20 years and an L&D traveler for over a year. I have always "shined" in every environment I've been in until now. Most of the nurses I work with are half my...

7. Breastfeeding and painkillers "will it hurt my baby?"

   crystal013 replied to RootedRedwood's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'd like to say "Yes, we ordered this medication because we know it will hurt your baby because we are in the business of hurting babies...that's how we have stayed in business so long..." But, of course, I DO NOT say that...hehe...

8. Is there a facility that offers both LDR & LDRPs ; What are the Pros and Cons of LDRP

   crystal013 replied to Birth-advocate's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi JANELRN! Your unit sounds like where I work at PCMH in Greenville, NC... hehe... Crystal

9. What the most protein you have seen in a 24hr urine??

   crystal013 replied to EllenDeeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We recently had a patient who's 24 hour urine was 15,000. No kidding. We thought it had to be a mistake, but it wasn't. She had mild high BP but no other signs of PIH or HELLP. We induced her anyway. Probably an underlying problem with the kidneys.

10. Changes-for better or worse?

    crystal013 replied to L&Doldtimer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My First L&D job was in 1985. Ahh, the good old days. Most women took Lamaze classes and they actually knew how to breathe with their contractions when they got to the hospital and just needed us to remind them. They got Saline locks and IV demer...

11. RN Network Or MSN Medical Staffing

    crystal013 replied to bise75's topic in Travel

    Can someone email me privately their recruiters name with RN network? Thanks Junette

12. Yelled At During A C-Section (Among Other Things)

    crystal013 replied to RN1981's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a long time L&D veteran and I so agree with all the above posts. I can see both sides of it... And veteran nurses get yelled at too at times, especially during stressful situations. L&D is tough. A lot of new nurses want to go into it be...

13. Psych Travel Nursing

    crystal013 replied to Psychonurse34's topic in Travel

    Hi Green Mile, I am no longer at Cherry...worked there 2003-2004. A lot of stuff in the local papers lately about crap going on there. Are you there currently? How is it going?

14. Henrico Dr's hospital

    crystal013 replied to crystal013's topic in Virginia

    Thanks again Sarah, I am going to take the travel position there... Maybe I'll see you... Crystal

15. Henrico Dr's hospital

    crystal013 replied to crystal013's topic in Virginia

    Thanks Sarah, I appreciate the info. I had heard mixed reviews about "HCA" hospitals so it is good to hear something positive. Crystal