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  1. What are my options

    This is a vent and a call for advice. The hospital I am currently at just hired an RN that has been away from the bedside for some time. She was given four days orientation. She and I worked...
  2. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    "the worst part was sitting on the toilet which was of course 3" lower than where i am used to - and then, how do you stand up without your feet coming out from under you.."...
  3. Pros and Cons of Travel Nursing

    The benefits are getting better for travelers, I actually get PTO with my company, along with the other
  4. Update to Vent and Need Advice

    Zoe, I asked my recruiter about that tonight, she said we will discuss that on Monday, I don't blame her, she is at home and not on call......she gave me her cell number in case there were any...
  5. Update to Vent and Need Advice

    Caliotter......He helped me decide to continue traveling, mostly it is out of need, we still own our home in colorado and now own one in Oklahoma, however, we just got the one in co rented....so, now...
  6. Update to Vent and Need Advice

    Caliotter.... My husband was excited when I told him I was coming home early....lol...he just has trouble in the support department, for him it is black and white...for me there is the grey area...but...
  7. Update to Vent and Need Advice

    Tazzi.....I am not going to come in the rest of this weekend.....I called my recruiter when I got to work and found out the truth......they agreed with me to not come in until they can find out what...
  8. Update to Vent and Need Advice

    Hiker, I feel terrible......... I am supposed to work with her tomorrow night, but sure am not feeling like it. I cannot believe the out and out lying the facility is doing. It sure was good to see...
  9. Sepsis protocol?

    I have worked in several ER's and some have a protocol and some don't. I think it is better to have one....get these pts identified and started on the antibiotics,
  10. For those of us on the weight loss thread...

    Okay, got mine figured. Going to try to paste it here.........lets see if it
  11. Would be glad to help......pm
  12. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Sarah, I am glad you are okay. Isn't it wonderful how everyone pulls together at a time like this? I know the tornado we saw was approx. one to two miles away, very close.......but having lived in...
  13. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    When you short people talk about not seeing the dust, etc...I quit feeling sorry for ya......I see everything and therefore must clean everything......lol My daughter, besides being 5" even, looks 13....
  14. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Just talked to my recruiter and they are giving the nurse in question more
  15. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Tweety......sorry you are feeling down in the dumps....can emphathize with you on the moving someone out......is never easy. Zoe, maybe I should suggest those "shoes" to my dtr, she is 5 foot even....
  16. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Zoe.......you crack me up......and by the way......where did you get your avatar...I love
  17. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Blue.....filed a formal complaint via my agency yesterday......now just waiting to hear back.....dreading going back to work friday. Sounds like you are doing good......congrats on that...
  18. What are my options

    I called my agency yesterday and am now waiting to see what happens. From what I understood, the agency will contact the hospital and try to resolve the issue. I have never encountered this before,...
  19. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Hey everyone, hope all are well. Zoe.....Congrats and how goes the
  20. Filiing a complaint to a hospital

    PattonD.......That is the same advice I give my husband when he gets upset with the conditions I work
  21. vent and advice needed

    I posted this first in the travel area, but wanted more input. This is a vent and a call for advice. The hospital I am currently at just hired an RN that has been away from the bedside for some time....
  22. vent and advice needed

    ladytraviler Tazzi I_am_Julia Thank you guys for the advice. I am waiting to hear back from my company. This situation has just made me ill. Not me having to work with her, but any harm she is...
  23. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Tweety, Ty for your advice on the other thread about the work issue. It is driving me nuts. This bank of Mommy is closed. If my grandkids need food, etc.....bring em on over...I'll be glad to feed...
  24. vent and advice needed

    Tweety and Canoehead...... Here is part of the problem......I don't know what is going on with her patients, she refuses to ask me for help and since NM has taken her off orientation, she resents...
  25. vent and advice needed

    ladytraviler, I called and talked to my dh before coming to work tonight, and he said the same thing......just leave.......of course, I want to try to do this the right way first, will call my agency...