thegreenmile

thegreenmile

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  1. Would you consider driving to Anchorage?

    thegreenmile posted a topic in Travel

    3,750 miles, 67 total driving hours, probably will take a week of 10 hr driving days. Arrive in October, depart in January, or possibly renew and depart in

  2. The "woes" of 12 hr. Shifts

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    Scrubby & bluegraysea: Thanks for your comments. It takes all kinds! I guess there's a need in the ER to employ those mule/work horse, "SHARK"

  3. Now I know why I "Got the Blues" and the "Thrill is Gone"

    thegreenmile posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://boards.medscape.com/[email protected]@.29eeccab!comment=1

  4. Where's the Beef when it comes to your Nurse Manager?

    thegreenmile posted a topic in General Nursing

    I gotta know, what are the qualities and weaknesses that take the cake? My view: += Goes to bat for U and engages U -= Says what U want to hear, not what's

  5. Where's the Beef when it comes to your Nurse Manager?

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Diane, I can see that you possess the qualities of a great

  6. "The Thrill Is Gone" BB King

    thegreenmile posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I guess I "got da

  7. "The Thrill Is Gone" BB King

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Psychiatric

    Yeah, forfeiture of the bennies as a senior RN is one of the first things I must grieve. Then comes, "and was this new venture really worth it?" You know what treading backwards feels like,...

  8. Now I know why I "Got the Blues" and the "Thrill is Gone"

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    OOps! Membership is free if you create a login. It's a great site. Sample excerpt: "I guess I "got da blues". After 17 years of nursing, the thrill is gone. As I converse with so many RN's, I see...

  9. What shoes do you wear at work?

    thegreenmile replied to mappers's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    have you tried merrell shoes? check out their website

  10. Scared to death I am going to lose my license

    thegreenmile replied to tolerantgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Remember Rod Stewart's song, "Every picture tells a story dont it?" I just noticed your username is "tolerantgirl", Uh Uh....consider something like, "brave one" or "irrefutable differences". Puff up...

  11. Scared to death I am going to lose my license

    thegreenmile replied to tolerantgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please familiarize yourself with the public health code, once you read it and know what constitutes a violation, you will be more comfortable and your fear of "losing your license" will decrease...

  12. Alaska here I come!

    thegreenmile replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Dawn, do you know any RN's or heard any info R/T working at the Anchorage Psychiatric

  13. Travel nursing video showcasing bad experiences?

    thegreenmile replied to amesjenniferd's topic in Travel

    this is all i could find for you: the cons of travel nursing of course, if travel nursing were perfect, everyone would do it. there are drawbacks to travel nursing, and it is not for everyone. travel...

  14. Are you having a hard time finding travel jobs?

    thegreenmile replied to aakrn's topic in Travel

    r/t post question: "are there some specialites that are having a harder time finding travel jobs, or is it pretty much all specialties?" yes, this is a bad time for the industry. it's success is...

  15. Would you consider driving to Anchorage?

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Travel

    Hi Christy, looks like I wont get the chance, appears someone else got the contract to start in Oct. It would've been my first assignment. I see you specialize in Indian Health Services, Mental...

  16. Leave a staff position to travel in this economy??

    thegreenmile replied to hagmayer's topic in Travel

    I decided against it given current conditions. Assignments are gone within hours of notice. If a steady income is a low priority and you go for the experience, then enjoy......I hope to one

  17. Leave a staff position to travel in this economy??

    thegreenmile replied to hagmayer's topic in Travel

    I've been considering TN for years, just when I finally decided to start, the economy took a dump. My thoughts are, now is not the time because securing future assignments looks mighty...

  18. Alaska here I come!

    thegreenmile replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    smilealot, furnished housing for a temp seems to range from 1000-2400 with the average being 1500 a month. I understand other COL expenses are about double compared to MI. Just hoping the experience...

  19. Alaska here I come!

    thegreenmile replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Cheril RN, I know its the chance of a lifetime. I understand the cost of living is very high. My big concern is having another assignment readily available to me upon the end of the contract. Right...

  20. Alaska here I come!

    thegreenmile replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Ive just been submitted today to Alaska, just awaiting the phone interview, but really wondering if now is the time to get my feet wet traveling or if I should wait with the industry and economy not...

  21. I am RED HOT over this one.............

    thegreenmile posted a topic in Psychiatric

    as we all know or better learn , psych is a very litagous nursing specialty. i am ancc certified since 1995 with 11 years of service, a huge pt. and staff advocate, have an excellent work history,...

  22. I am RED HOT over this one.............

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Psychiatric

    This happens to be my first experience with: A) disciplinary action (other than a warning) which was a suspension for serious work rule violations. B) a grievance procedure against the employer for...

  23. I am RED HOT over this one.............

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Psychiatric

    To All: Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, its been invaluable to me. You've assisted me to move more expediently through the process of grief and feel I'm in the place of...

  24. I am RED HOT over this one.............

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Psychiatric

    Dear Smitty, I'm still working and even pulling OT to help out during staffing strife despite it's difficulties, thank you for your support, I must believe in and have the courage to stand for what I...

  25. I am RED HOT over this one.............

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you Herring RN, your resources are appreciated and I will explore them, although I've been advised that I must exhaust all efforts with the union prior to being afforded the right to seek legal...