ERRNTraveler

ERRNTraveler RN

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  1. Does your spouse/SO travel with you?

    ERRNTraveler replied to GiBalerio's topic in Travel

    I travel with my husband- he is going to school on-line, finishing his business

  2. Wow

    ERRNTraveler replied to dream'n's topic in Emergency

    I agree- send a thank-you note. ER nurses listen to people complain all the time, hearing the good stiff like this makes it all worth

  3. How do you treat headaches?

    ERRNTraveler replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    I was wondering the same

  4. Pet Deposit Question...Oh, and Health Insurance.

    ERRNTraveler replied to RNratched's topic in Travel

    I also travel with my husband, who is attending school on-line. I work for RN Network, and my insurance is free. To add my husband to the insurance, it is an extra $60/week- pretty reasonable, and...

  5. preparing to be one of them????????????

    ERRNTraveler replied to RN2B73's topic in General Nursing

    I work ER, so I'm in a little different environment, but lately, I've wanted to get tattooed on my forehead: "No, I don't know how much longer it's going to be, please stop screaming at

  6. How do you treat headaches?

    ERRNTraveler replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    oh my word.....

  7. How do you treat headaches?

    ERRNTraveler replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    so, what exactly are you "licensedcertified"

  8. LTC Nurse Haivng Problems with and EMT (super long!)

    ERRNTraveler replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Even a volunteer squad has to have a physician who is their medical director- it is usually an area ER physician. Find out who this squad's medical director is, and get in touch with him/her about...

  9. Travel Nursing-where to begin?

    ERRNTraveler replied to tildawn06's topic in General Nursing

    I have been traveling for a little over a year, and have worked in WI, FL, NC, IA, & CA. You can find out about how traveler-friendly specific hospitals are by checking out the travel nursing...

  10. Shadowing in the ED

    ERRNTraveler replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Emergency

    Ask questions if you don't understand something. Observe how a patient assessment happens in the ER- we do focused assessments instead of head-to-toe assessments, so it's much different than other...

  11. Nurse Recruiting Agencies

    ERRNTraveler replied to onegoodnerve's topic in Travel

    Not familiar with any of those- this is the travel

  12. Nurse Recruiting Agencies

    ERRNTraveler replied to onegoodnerve's topic in Travel

    Are you talking about travel nursing companies, or just recruitment for regular staff

  13. How do you treat headaches?

    ERRNTraveler replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    I agree, narcotics aren't the best choice for a migraine, but, unfortunately, many ER docs still order them..... I think the best thing for migraines is hydration, antiemetics, and meds like...

  14. Stressful traveling??

    ERRNTraveler replied to Nacki's topic in Travel

    I've been traveling for a little over a year, am on my 4th assignment, and I love it! I think a lot of it depends on your company and recruiter. All of my assignments have been pleasant experiences,...

  15. The Order...

    ERRNTraveler replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    yes, because if you give the insulin first, then, god forbid, lose your line, your pt's sugar is going to drop without iv access to give that

  16. The Order...

    ERRNTraveler replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    Screw Karma- give the kayexalate right before they leave the

  17. Where should I start?

    ERRNTraveler replied to Price 2002's topic in Emergency

    Well, if you are looking for a job that is going to better prepare you to work in an ER as an RN, working in a LTC facility isn't going to help you out

  18. IV fluids to gravity, infiltration?

    ERRNTraveler replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    The fact that there are hospitals out there that actually have policies that state not to run KCl on a pump is SCARY! I work as a travel nurse, and have worked at many different hospitals, but have...

  19. Any Cath Lab Nurses???

    ERRNTraveler replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in Cardiac

    I'm from WI, currently on assignment in San Diego, looking to settle down in FL or somewhere in the South in a year or two. I meet pretty much all of your requirements, except no IABP experience and...

  20. Would like to hear some personal testimonies

    ERRNTraveler replied to Ashes's topic in Travel

    So, what you're saying is that you made more money when you committed TAX FRAUD! Of course, all of us could make more money if we didn't pay the taxes we're supposed to! Not a very smart thing to...

  21. NGT placement

    ERRNTraveler replied to SHALIMAR's topic in Emergency

    Some of the easiest NG tubes I've placed have been on supine, unconscious patients. If they're unconscious & don't have a gag reflex, the tube is just going to go down easier. Nothing wrong with...

  22. IV fluids to gravity, infiltration?

    ERRNTraveler replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    So can you tell us what hospital you work at, so I can be sure NOT to be a patient there.... or take an assignment

  23. Pros and Cons of Driving v. Flying & How to Pack

    ERRNTraveler replied to Ashes's topic in Travel

    Yes, we have a GPS for our car too- it's a life-saver! Ours is a

  24. Pros and Cons of Driving v. Flying & How to Pack

    ERRNTraveler replied to Ashes's topic in Travel

    Half of the places I've been have had a microwave, half haven't, so this way I'm sure that I have a microwave with me in case the apartment doesn't already have one. I also bring my laptop with me,...

  25. Would like to hear some personal testimonies

    ERRNTraveler replied to Ashes's topic in Travel

    I am currently traveling to pay off debt- in one year, I have been able to make enough to pay all of my regular bills, plus pay off about $8000 in