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  1. Virgin Islands

    Critterpuss replied to tipiwoman's topic in Travel

    I worked last year in the Virgin Islands, in the ER with Cross Country staffing. The psych unit at the hospital is very small and the staff there seems very nice. It is a locked down unit with...

  2. Med-Surg or Alzheimer's?

    Critterpuss replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Nursing Career

    Do what is best for your career. Take the position in med surg. Get as much experience as you can for that, at least two years. This will be a firm foundation for your career. I did this twenty...

  3. travler looking to move to south florida

    Critterpuss replied to frygal15's topic in Florida Nursing

    Be really wary of both Sarasota and of Naples. I have recently completed travel assignment at both of these hospitals. There is a LOT of tension among the nursing staff. Apparently the management...

  4. Need advice- 6 months pregnant and starting in the ER

    Critterpuss replied to Lizziefive's topic in Emergency

    In the majority of ER's there is little time to sit down, your usually running for twelve hours straight, its very unusual to get a "real lunch break" where you can sit and peacefully eat. In general...

  5. Travel Nursing Naive...

    Critterpuss replied to cfortune84's topic in Travel

    Most of the staff at hospitals that you go to are going to be highly critical of your level of expertise. The more experience that you have prior to traveling the better. The staff can make your...

  6. SW Florida - School, Work, etc

    Critterpuss replied to b-girl's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've worked both of these facilities. If you will be working Peds I would highly recommend Healthpark, which is affiliated with Lee memorial. Great work environment and they really CARE about sick...

  7. Lee Memorial?

    Critterpuss replied to b-girl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Charlotte county pays higher and the cost of living is lower there. Collier county pays about the same as Lee county however the cost of living there is VERY high. As with most hospitals in Florida...

  8. North Collier/ Naples Hospital cancels travelers

    Critterpuss posted a topic in Travel

    Both North Collier Hospital and Naples Community Hospitals in South Florida announced this week that they are canceling all Travel Nurse contracts at their facilities. The majprity of the travelers...

  9. North Collier/ Naples Hospital cancels travelers

    Critterpuss replied to Critterpuss's topic in Travel

    It appears a few of the hospitals in the Southwest Florida areas are making an effort to get rid of the older, experienced nurses who are at the top of their pay scale, and top of vacation...

  10. Canadian Travellers

    Critterpuss replied to ltvixen's topic in Travel

    You need to be experienced enough to be up and running on your unit within three days of orientation. If your one of those who need a few months to feel comfortable I'd suggest that you work a while...

  11. Canadian Travellers

    Critterpuss replied to ltvixen's topic in Travel

    I am also from Canada and travel to the US (Florida and California) for work each Winter. Tax laws have recently changed regarding maintaining a tax home. I would suggest you consult a good tax...

  12. Lots of Questions.....

    Critterpuss replied to ThursdayNurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    There are many nurses currently working who are pursuing higher degrees. Not many nurses have the luxury of not working during

  13. Admits after 6:00 pm? Does your hospital do this?

    Critterpuss replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a twenty four hour job. Things dont flow according to the rhythms of the unit. No one is plotting to find the most inconvenient time to send a pt to the floor for an admit. The nurse...

  14. I'm cluless

    Critterpuss replied to spanky999's topic in Emergency

    ER techs are some of the most over worked and underappreciated people in a hospital. If you are interested in going to the ER to work, present to the ER with a bit more than just wide eyes and...

  15. true or false

    Critterpuss replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    #1. Not that they are more busy, but the types of cases can be bizarre. Many people who may have a bit of a "personality disorder" may become very active during a full moon. #10, Not always,...

  16. Getting ready to travel, what does your spouse do?

    Critterpuss replied to ravenwindrn's topic in Travel

    In each hospital you work put up a flyer to hsopital employees needing tech support for their home computers. Make sure he charges a professional wage. He will get plenty of

  17. Stanford Strike question

    Critterpuss replied to cruisernurse's topic in Travel

    I think you know in your gut this would be a bad situation for you. Remember it is YOU who ultimatly accepts the assignment and the

  18. florida first home buyer

    Critterpuss replied to nursedandy's topic in Florida Nursing

    Look at this program carefully. Ever get those credit card offers in the mail that seem to be directed towards nurses? Its amazing how those arrive after graduation from nursing school but generally...

  19. Lee Memorial?

    Critterpuss replied to b-girl's topic in Florida Nursing

    In Lee county one company bought all of the Hospitals and now runs a monopoly for patient care. If your a Nurse and want to work in Lee county, you work for the Lee Memorial group. Due to this...

  20. Florida Nursing Jobs & Traveling Nursing

    Critterpuss replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    Stear clear of Naples Community Hospital as well as North Collier Hospital if you are a traveler. This past week they cancelled all of their travelers without much notice. Many had only been there...

  21. Delray Medical Center

    Critterpuss replied to Hind12's topic in Florida Nursing

    Among Nurses who have worked there it is commonly called "Hellray" Nuff