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    South Miami Hospital

    NurseDianne replied to bluenalgene's topic in Travel

    This is so funny, I've been trying to get my husband to take a position there. They have a M/S open in South Miami and a Peds position in Ft. Lauderdale. He won't let us apply because he is worried...
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    How do you address your patients?

    NurseDianne replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    This has been a big issue for me on this assignment ins S.D. Here at this facility they call the patients, no matter the age, by their first name. Now...that said, I'm from the South. We NEVER call...
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    Travel Nursing

    NurseDianne replied to BoiseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have worked with CCTC and MedStaff. Are satisfied with both. The only reason we switch back and forth is assignment locations. CCTC doesn't pay as well but overall has good benefits and never any...
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    What is your most memorable interaction with a Doctor

    NurseDianne replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I love these stories. My favorite is from when I was first working in a rural hosptial ER. One of our docs was known to have a hot temper. I was in the "pelvic room" assisting with an exam. Doc...
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    Happy Nurses? Anyone???

    NurseDianne replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

    Hey, hang in there!! I'm a HAPPY NURSE!! We all have to put up with crap, even if we flip burgers! It's part of life. And that's what makes this website so wonderful! We can vent, get opinions, from...
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    Dumb Question

    NurseDianne replied to pattylpn54's topic in General Nursing

    :coollook:Oh hell, I always thought DH meant ....Dead Husband.......sorry. that was in poor taste but my excuse it that...I worked all
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    If I Murder A Co-worker, How To Hide The Body??

    NurseDianne replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with End Game RN......sounds like Gator Bait to me....being from the South and all........ And I do imagine that you would be thanked profoundly, maybe even get a raise. Seems like it's always...
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    Unfriendly Nurses.....

    NurseDianne replied to NurseDianne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally agree with the "overly friendly". I tend to shut down when I hear all kind of intimate info from someone I just met. It's none of anyone's business about my personel life, such as...
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    Unfriendly Nurses.....

    NurseDianne replied to NurseDianne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One more comment after I read the pages.....LOL....enjoying reading what everyone has said and respect everyone's opinion. I don't expect folks to kiss up. I don't come in and share my private life....
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    Unfriendly Nurses.....

    NurseDianne replied to NurseDianne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey ya'll As for the comment about attitudes varying around the country....yes. In Baltimore Maryland, it took about 3 weeks before anyone spoke to me at all other than work related things. There were...
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    Unfriendly Nurses.....

    NurseDianne replied to NurseDianne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for all ya'll's replies. It all makes sense, I just needed to vent. I have to admit I am lucky to have my husband traveling with me. I would have NEVER done it alone. To the new and student...
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    GSA Meals and Incidental Expenses

    NurseDianne replied to stepaukob's topic in Travel

    That tax thing is blowing my mind. Our companies are now going to the Tax Advantage program. I do hope it helps us at the end of the year. Right now I'm just sweatin' about tax time. I did use...
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    new traveller, help!

    NurseDianne replied to Rhody's topic in Travel

    Gary and I have used 3 different companies. We like different aspects of each company. And they all have assignments in different states. My main issue is this..in July I wanted to start looking for...
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    RV's anyone???

    NurseDianne replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    We are staying in our travel trailer on our assignments. Having a great time. The major problem has been finding RV parks that meet our needs and take long-term folks. Our assignment in Sioux Falls...
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    What I Love About Nursing Is....

    NurseDianne replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    is......the variety of nursing that I've been able to do over the past years! It seems like I've done a little of it all. Trying to find jus the right nitch. Of course, working in a rural hospital...
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    FASTSTAFF, RNNetwork, and CrossCountry Travelers help me!

    NurseDianne replied to roosevelt127's topic in Travel

    We are working for CCTC. So far we have been happy. The housing stipend is good, we live out of our travel trailer. However, this is our first assignment and my pay is really low. I guess I was...
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    RV's anyone???

    NurseDianne replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    HI, I haven't posted since Aug 07. My husband and I are now traveling and living out of our travel trailer. It's presented some challenges, but the ups are outweighing the downs. For tax purposes we...
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    How do I know?

    NurseDianne posted a topic in Travel

    Gary and I are going to start traveling after the first of the year. We are planning on staying in our RV. Right now we are looking at New Orleans LA, and Charleston, S.C. This is my question. I know...
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    Any husband and wife nurses who travel?

    NurseDianne replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in Travel

    Hi, my husband Gary and I are both RN's. We have worked togeather for the past 10 years at two different hospitals. We don't work in the same department together but, we work the same shifts. We have...
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    Introductions

    NurseDianne replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Travel

    Hi! New hopeful travelers via RV here. Gary and I are ready to go after the first of the
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    How do I know?

    NurseDianne replied to NurseDianne's topic in Travel

    We are currently looking at Cross Country Travel Corp and Travel Nurse Across America. Has anyone used either one of
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    Helpful Tips for the Nurse Traveler

    NurseDianne replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Travel

    Enjoying the read guys. My husband and I are both RN's and are in the process of checking out companies to travel with. WE are so excited. Just bought a 27' travel trailer to do our traveling in.
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    RV's anyone???

    NurseDianne replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Hey ya'll...We finally bought a 27' travel trailer. Has a slide out......love the large Bathroom.....a must for me. We are on our way.....getting the paperwork ready. Planning to go in May, but...
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    RV's anyone???

    NurseDianne replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Hey, I'm so glad I found this forum! My husband and I finally have an empty nest and we are very interested in traveling. We are both RN's and now unsure as how to start. We already own a travel...
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    Travel Nursing

    NurseDianne posted a topic in Travel

    :monkeydance: Gary and I have finally become "empty nesters":( We are interested in traveling, we think...... I need advice PRO's/CON's Let me hear from you and what company you used. Licenses.........