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  1. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    rncopper replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Karen, Let state some facts: You stated in another post you have a BS instead of a BSN. (no comment) You also stated you went straight into administration and you were "published" before you took...

  2. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    rncopper replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Karen, While you "spout" there are statistical facts, you give no references to back up your claim. And until you cite some references, your argument is invalid. I have been a traveler for over 7...

  3. BCAT exam for critical care nurses

    rncopper replied to koda's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The BKAT is not designed as a "pass or fail" exam. It is an educational tool that, according to the author, is to be used for determining the educational requirements of nurses. There are BKAT's for...

  4. Ventral Septal Defect

    rncopper replied to rncopper's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I got here in Seattle to see my HUGE daughter. A little excitement last week (started labor WHILE I was at home in SD.....!!!) but then it stopped; now with just intermittent contractions, some...

  5. Ventral Septal Defect

    rncopper posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok, I will confess: I know 'nuthin 'bout birthin babies!!! (Gone With the Wind) So, here is my scenerio (oh, BTW, I am a ICU/ER RN): My daughter is about 36 weeks. Was dx with gestational...

  6. Ventral Septal Defect

    rncopper replied to rncopper's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OH, THANK YOU GUYS VERY MUCH for the info, hugs, and good vibes!!! Jolie: Thank you for a very GOOD in-depth answer to my questions in my head! It is VERY difficult to have my daughter ask her doc...

  7. Any travel nurses out there?

    rncopper replied to China Doll's topic in Agency Nurses

    Yes, Delphi is alive and well. http://www.delphiforums.com and then go under the travel section. The forums name is Travel Nurse and Therapists. SUCH good info

  8. Travel nursing issues/concerns

    rncopper replied to tomten3000's topic in Travel

    I agree! But when the "men" in the article were addressed as "Mr." Brian so-and-so, I should have been addressed similiarly. I would have RATHERED that we would have ALL been addressed by our first...

  9. Travel nursing issues/concerns

    rncopper replied to tomten3000's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the clarification, Tom! I am very familiar with HT Magazine! I was interviewed for an article in April 2003 concerning Urban vs Rural assignments (the ONLY traveler interviewed, I might...

  10. nurses were ordered to lie and key drugs weren't given. Criminal inquiries could be l

    rncopper replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    This is ABSOLUTELY horrifying!!!! I am not going to totally side with the nurses (esp when they admitted they were not trained for what they were caring for........REFUSE to accept the assignment,...

  11. Travel nursing issues/concerns

    rncopper replied to tomten3000's topic in Travel

    I agree with BagLady. A little wary of answering questions to an unknown, but would be VERY willing to give an interview to answer your questions! I have traveled almost 3 years, not as long as...

  12. Travelers from SD????

    rncopper posted a topic in Travel

    I am looking for travelers who are from SD and are willing to be interviewed for an article about travelers in the Rapid City Journal. RCJ had an article Mon 1/19/2004 concerning Rapid City Regional...

  13. Travelers from SD????

    rncopper replied to rncopper's topic in Travel

    The article is in the Jan 19, 2004 edition. Bill Cissell was the author. Of course, I get it online, so I am not sure which section. If you look for it online, you have to go to the archives. The...

  14. Any travelers who are from SD?

    rncopper replied to rncopper's topic in General Nursing

    No, unfortunately, I don't. Haven't been home since

  15. Any travelers who are from SD?

    rncopper posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a traveler presently in Lebanon, NH. My permanent home is in Lead, SD, and I receive the Rapid City Journal online everyday. On Mon 1/19 there was an article concerning the strides that Rapid...

  16. The Case for Practicing Nursing in Las Vegas

    rncopper replied to HazeK's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Ya, but the healthcare is Vegas is SCARY!!! NEVER want to be a patient there or work there AGAIN! Until they get there act

  17. Do you sedate your pts to make them sleep?

    rncopper posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Last noc, I had a patient (I have taken care of him a lot in the past couple of weeks) that makes noises - grunting, funny noises - when he is awake. When he is asleep, he doesn't make the noises....

  18. Taking boards pre-computerization

    rncopper replied to LydiaNN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OMG! You guys are giving me FLASHBACKS! Phoenix, July 1993: Friggin' HOT! 2 days of tests. In between going back to the hotel, sitting by the pool, telling each other "Did you get this question?"...

  19. Do you sedate your pts to make them sleep?

    rncopper replied to rncopper's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    laurakc: He was having pain in his shoulder and back. I gave him Dilaudid twice and tylenol once. I am not sure if I posted this already, but I do not EVER sedate a patient just so I will have a...

  20. Do you sedate your pts to make them sleep?

    rncopper replied to rncopper's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you all for your responses. I wanted to see what others opinions were. I have NEVER sedated a patient just to "make them sleep - shut them up". But in my travels I have found some night nurses...

  21. I keep reading about agencies?

    rncopper replied to Soonstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Usually, no benefits, hours not guaranteed. Some don't even take out taxes! (you are considered an independent

  22. opinions Crosscountry Travcorp

    rncopper replied to RonT's topic in Travel

    I agree about RN Network. I have been with them AND the same recruiter for almost 3 years. The few problems I have had have been recitfied

  23. Is Kaplan necessary

    rncopper replied to adiraf's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Now, mind you, I took the NCLEX a little over 10 years ago: I received the Kaplan course as a graduation present from my parents (it was $300 then). After I took it, and then took the NCLEX, if I...

  24. Any one from rural AZ

    rncopper replied to mittels's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Used to be. Actually moved to Mammoth, AZ from Los Angeles. Can you imagine the culture

  25. Questions regarding Benson AZ

    rncopper replied to BIGCITY's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated from the University of Arizona in 1993. At that time, it was one of the top 5 Nursing Schools in the US. I do not know if that is still true, but I hear it is still a very good school....