ERRNTraveler

ERRNTraveler RN

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  1. er visitors...a funny

    ERRNTraveler replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    Also known as a "positive door

  2. er visitors...a funny

    ERRNTraveler replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    so, you accompany ALL of the above mentioned relatives when they visit the

  3. er visitors...a funny

    ERRNTraveler replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    I posted the same idea a while ago!!! But for some reason, no ER's have adopted the visitor shocking policy

  4. what to do with all the licenses

    ERRNTraveler replied to jo272wv's topic in Travel

    My original license is from WI (compact state, so I keep it current), but I also maintain licenses in FL & CA. I will just pay the fee to renew them every 2 years- that way, I can take an...

  5. er visitors...a funny

    ERRNTraveler replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    ooooh, this drives me crazy! I don't know how many times I have explained to people, "butterfly" isn't a gauge of

  6. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    ERRNTraveler replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    In some areas, EMS is not allowed to refuse to transport

  7. Am I getting taken advantage of?

    ERRNTraveler replied to intothemoon's topic in Travel

    Oakie's right- for that area, I wouldn't take any less than $30-32/hr, in addition to free housing, free insurance, travel/licensure

  8. Am I getting taken advantage of?

    ERRNTraveler replied to intothemoon's topic in Travel

    Yes, that is extremely low, unless you are getting an astronomical amount for your housing stipend.... To avoid getting ripped off, do a LOT of research before accepting an assignment. If a recruiter...

  9. Helpful Tips for the Nurse Traveler

    ERRNTraveler replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Travel

    1. Yes- always ask the nurse manager about nurse:patient ratios when you interview with them. 2. Depends on the hospital- some will let you have as much OT as you want, others won't let you pick up...

  10. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    ERRNTraveler replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    Yesterday one of the clinics sent a patient in to the ER with UTI symptoms, becuase they dipped her urine and said the dip was negative, so she must have some other issue.... I looked at the chart...

  11. Administration of blood products

    ERRNTraveler replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    Every place I have worked, the blood can't be hanging any longer than 4 hours. If the pt. is stable, it usually goes in over 2-3 hours, but for traumas or hemodynamicaly unstable patients, it gets run...

  12. Does anyone do their own taxes?

    ERRNTraveler replied to kenesha212002's topic in Travel

    Tax Act was just as good as Turbo Tax, but cheaper. H & R block here in San Diego told me it would cost $300 for federal, and then $75 for each state return..... I told them to forget it. But...

  13. Does anyone do their own taxes?

    ERRNTraveler replied to kenesha212002's topic in Travel

    I did my own in TaxAct this year- had to file for 4 different states- the website walked me through it, and I ended up getting money back, even though I don't have a tax home or kids..... H&R...

  14. Confusion on housing stipend

    ERRNTraveler replied to BrandiannRN's topic in Travel

    Ok, I am assuming that she occasionally visits the home that her and her fiance own, and that they are planning on living there when they get married. They are paying a mortgage there, and, to...

  15. Confusion on housing stipend

    ERRNTraveler replied to BrandiannRN's topic in Travel

    Actually, the home you own can be your tax home, because you are paying a mortgage payment for that home. So by traveling, you would be duplicating your living

  16. Student politely asking for help

    ERRNTraveler replied to Shenanigans's topic in Emergency

    I had a 16 year old girl come in via EMS after passing out at a restaurant during her prom-night dinner- came in wearing a prom dress and everything. Pastor's daughter, swore she was a virgin........

  17. Check these rates out!

    ERRNTraveler replied to OR-SPEC's topic in Travel

    Does the $60/hr include housing and insurance??? If so, what ER do you work at? I want to take an assignment

  18. ER Waiting Times

    ERRNTraveler replied to pmose01's topic in Emergency

    I am currently at a large 65 bed ER in San Diego- our wait time just to get back to an ER bed can vary- if things are slow, it can be less than 30 minutes, if it's busy (and it usually is), patients...

  19. Check these rates out!

    ERRNTraveler replied to OR-SPEC's topic in Travel

    BUT, you would have to arrange and pay for your own housing, utilities,

  20. Check these rates out!

    ERRNTraveler replied to OR-SPEC's topic in Travel

    Does this include FREE private housing, FREE insurance, and travel reimbursement???? Which

  21. packing

    ERRNTraveler replied to jen33336's topic in Travel

    Check with your company to see what is included in your apartment. If it doesn't include a vacuum and microwave, you'll need to bring those. Other things I bring: Sheets/bedding (pack these in a...

  22. Traveling assignment

    ERRNTraveler replied to 1sttimetraveling's topic in Travel

    Since you've already signed the contract and started your assignment, there's not much you can do at this point. Let your company know that you are not happy with your pay, and that you will be going...

  23. arrest meds

    ERRNTraveler replied to xviii-xxv's topic in General Nursing

    You can check out the ACLS algorithms here: http://www.acls.net/aclsalg.htm Click on the different rhythms to view the

  24. Traveling assignment

    ERRNTraveler replied to 1sttimetraveling's topic in Travel

    I am currently on assignment at a Kaiser facility in So.Cal, and If the $36/hour you will be making does not include housing, travel, or insurance, then you are DEFINITELY getting ripped off..... I...

  25. Migraines.. is this normal treatment?

    ERRNTraveler replied to mommyoffour's topic in Emergency

    My thoughts exactly...... Typical drug-seeker