ERRNTraveler

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  1. a dumb question

    ERRNTraveler replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Like others have said, I would have stopped one of the drugs, used a rapid infuser to slam the blood in over about 5 minutes, then started the drug

  2. Need advice STAT!!!!!!!!

    ERRNTraveler replied to icunurse42066's topic in Travel

    If everything you said is specifically stipulated in your contract (in writing!), then they have broken your contract. If you plan to cancel, I'd give notice & do

  3. Pre-nursing Student W/ Vi Question

    ERRNTraveler replied to modelmama07's topic in Travel

    Also, I see that you are a nursing student- if you want to work as a travel nurse in Peds or OB, you'll need at LEAST 2 years of RN experience in your specialty before you can travel... If you...

  4. Pre-nursing Student W/ Vi Question

    ERRNTraveler replied to modelmama07's topic in Travel

    You need to consider child care. If you will be traveling alone (just you and your child), you will need to find child care each place you go. Some areas of the country have loooooong waiting lists...

  5. Travel Nursing and BONUSES

    ERRNTraveler replied to ummwhome's topic in Travel

    I would personally rather have a higher hourly rate than a completion bonus. I have heard of several travelers who have had their assignments cancelled near the end, so that they end up not getting...

  6. moving, housing stipends, and commuting, sort of

    ERRNTraveler replied to cvryder's topic in Travel

    or, you can take the housing stipend, and just pay taxes on

  7. Absolute No-No's

    ERRNTraveler replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    I once stopped a new grad RIGHT before she was about to give Levophed- she was going to give it IV push, instead of hanging a drip! YIKES! If you haven't given a med before, LOOK IT

  8. moving, housing stipends, and commuting, sort of

    ERRNTraveler replied to cvryder's topic in Travel

    I have not done this, as I travel FAR from home, but many travelers I've worked with do this, and it seems to work for them. Shop around with different agencies & see how their housing stipends...

  9. Need advice..fast!

    ERRNTraveler replied to travelcrazyRN's topic in Emergency

    Ask how long your orientation is- it should be at least 3 months if you don't have ER experience. Ask about nurse to pt. ratio- 1:4 is average- any more than that can be overwhelming. Ask if they...

  10. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    ERRNTraveler replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    If I was hospitalized, unconscious, and had a huge zit on my face, I would hope someone would pop it for

  11. Travel Nursing Companies

    ERRNTraveler replied to snortzmom's topic in Travel

    I travel with RN Network, and they are all of the things you've described. I just started my 4th assignment with them. PM me if you have any specific

  12. registry or travel work?

    ERRNTraveler replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    Uh, I don't know what you've hear about orientation for travelers, but your "orientation" will be 1-2 shifts of filling out paperwork, getting a tour of your unit, and then being "thrown in" to...

  13. Pray for me!!!!!!! Only 9 weeks until this assignment ENDS!!!!!!!!!!

    ERRNTraveler replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    click on the person's user name, then click "send private

  14. Songs to play in the Waiting Room

    ERRNTraveler replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    Instead of yelling "CLEAR" you just shock on cue to

  15. new to allnurses.....

    ERRNTraveler replied to saralee777's topic in Travel

    To PM someone, click on their user name, then click "send private

  16. holidays=need to turn off my phone

    ERRNTraveler replied to acerila's topic in General Nursing

    Before I was a traveler, I used to get called to see if I could come in almost EVERY DAY I had off. It got to the point where, if I didn't want to work, I would change my voice mail to say "I can't...

  17. Any advice?

    ERRNTraveler replied to Nicky30's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for Emergency- but then, I'm an ER nurse & love it, so I'm a little

  18. new to allnurses.....

    ERRNTraveler replied to saralee777's topic in Travel

    I'm with RN Network- have been for the past year- just started my 4th assignment with them, and they have been excellent to me. PM me if you have any specific

  19. How long to wait after submission?

    ERRNTraveler replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    Sometimes, unfortunately, it can take up to a week to hear anything, especially if the manager is off for a few

  20. TO CA TRAVELERS-from COPS-register your car or get a ticket......

    ERRNTraveler replied to Michellex1013's topic in Travel

    Michelle- just show them your pay check stubs- they should all have your Florida company's address. As further proof, your annual W-2 for taxes should come from your company in FL, so legally, as far...

  21. New Traveler...............Need Advice Please

    ERRNTraveler replied to kdblueey's topic in Travel

    I also give my dog Acepromazine for the car rides, she tends to freak out otherwise- it's kind of like doggie or kitty versed- she just sleeps the whole

  22. New Traveler, Please Read - "Tentative"

    ERRNTraveler replied to airos4's topic in Travel

    If you decide not to work your current assignment, you're most likely going to have to find a new travel company. So what you have to decide is if you want to just wait a week to start your current...

  23. Dental Assistants Pushing Propofol etc...

    ERRNTraveler replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    How has propofol NOT worked for your patients??? I've never seen it NOT work- some people just need more than others, but when it does work, it works

  24. what metal should my wedding ring be?

    ERRNTraveler replied to SBK1013's topic in General Nursing

    I have a platinum tiffany-set round diamond with baguette side stones, and have worn it along with my platinum wedding band to work every day for the last 5 years. Platinum is more durable than gold,...

  25. A doctor asking you to give him a cup of coffee!!

    ERRNTraveler replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    When he asked "where's my coffee?" I would have smiled and said, "well, if you never poured yourself a cup, then it's still in the coffee pot, which is right over