BluntForceTrauma

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  1. Anyone traveling in Las Vegas now?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to luvbnrn's topic in Travel

    What part of New York so I will never go

  2. ST. Thomas USVI Travel????

    BluntForceTrauma replied to robins7's topic in Travel

    Ned, do the islands have a separate licensing process? You know about how long it takes? I have tried to access their BON online for several days with no

  3. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU, SICU

    Couldn't have said it better

  4. Getting nervous

    BluntForceTrauma replied to cheryl056's topic in Travel

    You can find something close to home where you can drive home every so often. Otherwise, if traveling is what you really want to do, put in your notice and go back when you're done

  5. OB Nurse wanting feedback on Fastaff

    BluntForceTrauma replied to Traveldee's topic in Travel

    Im on my third assignment with Fastaff and as previously mentioned, I haven't had any problems. My pay is always correct and on time. They have given me all of the bonuses and extras promised. One...

  6. Subq Heparin

    BluntForceTrauma replied to JTworoger's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Not to sound mean, but are you a doctor or a nurse? If you feel that patient doesn't need the medication, consult with the ordering MD to have it D/C'd. I think you are doing your patients a...

  7. Need Help- 2 Agency offers @ same Hospital

    BluntForceTrauma replied to Cassideca's topic in Travel

    I've always heard not to let two different agencies submit you to the same

  8. ? got some info about an assignment - does this sound good?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to yourmomisanurse's topic in Travel

    Is this with Valley

  9. travel nursing as a couple.

    BluntForceTrauma replied to matthew.misiewicz's topic in Travel

    I don't see why not...trying to get my husband to go to nursing

  10. First travel offer, is it good enough???

    BluntForceTrauma replied to bobs201's topic in Travel

    $1200 a week and you have to find your own housing?? What city is

  11. First travel offer, is it good enough???

    BluntForceTrauma replied to bobs201's topic in Travel

    I've done 3 assignments with Fastaff and don't have any complaints. Housing is not as good as other agencies..you will get an extended stay rather than a hotel. I work 48/hrs a week. My main reasons...

  12. IV Infiltration and Other Problems

    BluntForceTrauma replied to kayvary's topic in General Students

    Were you able to compare it to the other hand? Usually it is above the site but I could imagine if she had her hand down the swelling could have shifted. Any swelling near an IV site would cause me to...

  13. A month into my first assignment...how it's going so far.

    BluntForceTrauma replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    The good thing is not all assignments are going to be like this...you live and learn as you go. I have learned so much from reading these forums. Hope it gets better for

  14. California license by endorsement

    BluntForceTrauma replied to L&DWendy's topic in Travel

    The only time I could get through to them was when the board first opened at 8am. If you have any background issues...even from 100 years ago, that will hold you up along with verification of your...

  15. Las Vegas NV travel assignment

    BluntForceTrauma replied to IblandonRN's topic in Travel

    Well, in that case no one should ever post asking for advice. They should just received an automated reply... "Everyone's experience is different. Just see it for yourself." Thread

  16. Las Vegas NV travel assignment

    BluntForceTrauma replied to IblandonRN's topic in Travel

    I wasn't speaking from experience, just stating what I heard. I do know last year, several travelers went there and on the first day their contracts were canceled, some with AM and some with On...

  17. Las Vegas NV travel assignment

    BluntForceTrauma replied to IblandonRN's topic in Travel

    RNFiona, I don't have personal experience, but I have heard only bad things about the hospitals in Vegas....horrible nurse to patient ratios and unsatisfactory work conditions. Every travel agency has...

  18. Should you arrive on time or super early for job interviews?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    It's ok...you're just a little

  19. Soliant

    BluntForceTrauma replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Travel

    Well, with that nasty attitude I hope you get all the responses you need. God bless you

  20. Soliant

    BluntForceTrauma replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Travel

    You should be interested in more than just

  21. Obtaining CA license

    BluntForceTrauma replied to AdriRN's topic in Travel

    They were probably swamped from all of the strike nurses applying for licenses since there were so many strikes during the holidays last year. A few of my Friends flew to Sacramento to do Live Scan...

  22. Need some tips on recruiting new clients for my staffing agency!

    BluntForceTrauma replied to Kylenelson's topic in Travel

    Wow....seems like you should have done a little bit more research before you started this new

  23. Obtaining CA license

    BluntForceTrauma replied to AdriRN's topic in Travel

    Levi, not to sound rude, but the CA BON deals with many licensing issues daily...however, you not being able to get your school to send them is not their problem. You should call your school and see...

  24. Obtaining CA license

    BluntForceTrauma replied to AdriRN's topic in Travel

    Usually takes 6-8 weeks as long as you don't have any prior convictions... https://www.dca.ca.gov/webapps/rn/requests.php Use that link to request fingerprint cards unless you plan to go to Cali and...

  25. Moving to California with 2008 assault

    BluntForceTrauma replied to hotoven's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yes it will. It is up to the state to accept or deny you licensure. You will have to write a letter and your case will go up for peer review before a license is issued. It can take at least 6-8 weeks...