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  1. Anyone work at a Select Specialty Hospital in GA?

    pincush23 replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I feel ya! Have worked in ICU for almost 10 years. Have been at SS for a month. I have an interview for the ICU this week. SS scares the hell out of me. I saw the worst intubation the other night...

  2. May need to cancel travel contract: Advice Please!!

    pincush23 replied to icurn4kids's topic in Travel

    Aloha 79Tango-Sounds like you know a lot, so I have a question for you. I got a travel offer from the nurse manger my profile was sent to-they want me. I have not signed or even expressed a verbal...

  3. Drugs to know in the Neuro Icu

    pincush23 replied to AstarteRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    What has been your experience with Cleviprex for pressure and Precedex for sedation in neuro patients? Just

  4. verbal contract with American Mobile Nursing

    pincush23 replied to rufftammy's topic in Travel

    Thanks

  5. verbal contract with American Mobile Nursing

    pincush23 replied to rufftammy's topic in Travel

    "I did a quick verbal agreement for an assignment in the lower 48 a month ago before driving 4500 miles to Alaska (Keep in mind-a month). I cannot fly back now and make the assignment on time-I have...

  6. Advantage RN

    pincush23 replied to flnursemichelle's topic in Travel

    Same thing just happened to me

  7. Moving to Anchorage in 2 weeks, Need help with housing!!

    pincush23 replied to muircv's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again for the input, muircv!! I am now renting a 2 BR condo with a heated garage 5 miles from campus-still in the lower 48 until the 5000 mile drive in June. Question for you when ya get a...

  8. Moving to Anchorage in 2 weeks, Need help with housing!!

    pincush23 replied to muircv's topic in General Nursing

    Tks for the input [COLOR=#003366]muircv!! Aloha Glad you found a

  9. Moving to Anchorage in 2 weeks, Need help with housing!!

    pincush23 replied to muircv's topic in General Nursing

    [COLOR=#003366]muircv Me no like "shady"! lol...I have been looking for a place for a couple of days online. We own a place in Seward (living in TN for now and was offered a job @ Prov a couple of...

  10. UTMC interview advice please!

    pincush23 replied to NurseAndLovinIt's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Ditto!!!

  11. EPIC Computer Program

    pincush23 replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Informatics

    None to my knowledge. It's basically an excel format. Not that bad. Each facility has their own "tweeks" to the system. It does take some time to learn all the "bells and whistles" just as any...

  12. Question about St. Lukes in Boise

    pincush23 replied to Red11's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha! Would you mind posting or sending me a PM on what computer charting system you use in the ICU/CCU? Thanks so

  13. EPIC Computer Program

    pincush23 replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Question... cause I didn't see it in other posts...But do you guys use the focused charting aspect of EPIC "DAR" Data, Action, Response? It totally felt like I was double/triple charting I worked...

  14. New RN Grads in Hawaii, still waiting?

    pincush23 replied to NewGradRNHawaii's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you've got a good plan my friend! If you decide to leave for a bit, enjoy yourself while you are there. Remember to throw a lei into the ocean to show that you will be back. Don't be...

  15. New RN Grads in Hawaii, still waiting?

    pincush23 replied to NewGradRNHawaii's topic in General Nursing

    I was where you are now! It was crazy! I spent endless hours on the computer checking out all possibilities, calling, walking in to HR, talking to neighbors that knew people...At times, I was so...

  16. Anybody know what's up w/ Queens?

    pincush23 replied to tiezto's topic in General Nursing

    I may be "off key" here on this thread, but I believe that the union/hospitals should adopt a similar model for nurses as in California...as far as nurse/patient ratio, overtime, and pay there after....

  17. New RN Grads in Hawaii, still waiting?

    pincush23 replied to NewGradRNHawaii's topic in General Nursing

    I came to Oahu during the summer 06 between semesters for an extern program and then moved to my house near Diamond Head as a new grad. Took boards, got ACLS cert in Hawaii, and thought all was well....

  18. Possibly relocating to Asheville/Hendersonville

    pincush23 replied to donsterRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Aloha Lady Shmoe! Was going to start a thread on Asheville, but I found this one and didn't want to go through all 49 or so pages. Was wondering what the market is like now there now compared to...

  19. New Grads... Is Anyone Addressing The Issue?

    pincush23 replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    "HUNG" that is what is "NOT" cool...! I came back to my house on Oahu of 5 years from the mainland from ICU for a floor position and was NOT welcomed by local staff nurses...I returned to the...

  20. Queens Hiring Process-Credit Check

    pincush23 replied to mimilaroo's topic in General Nursing

    no worries...i graduated BSN on the mainland and moved to my house in kapahulu and took boards in HI...no jobs to be found then...so i moved back to the mainland and started in the icu..moved back to...

  21. Queens Hiring Process-Credit Check

    pincush23 replied to mimilaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah...Went into ICU for my first job as a new grad...and back at it again...I love it! Orientation was good...Just the basics...At least 15 classes and 8 wks with an ICU nurse...When I was out on my...

  22. Queens Hiring Process-Credit Check

    pincush23 replied to mimilaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the post!...I was to report to the floor one hour early to "research my pt's and to find out everything about them and what had been done b/f I got report"...The whole time, I was...

  23. Queens Hiring Process-Credit Check

    pincush23 replied to mimilaroo's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree! I had no other choice though...They told me that I would not be paid over 12 hours for a shift...That is only ONE reason that I left and will never return...Thanks for the...

  24. Queens Hiring Process-Credit Check

    pincush23 replied to mimilaroo's topic in General Nursing

    I just made a general post for the heck of it...If you MUST know the real details, I was required to work one hour b/f my shift and two hous after without pay...The nurse ed and manager knew about it...

  25. Queens Hiring Process-Credit Check

    pincush23 replied to mimilaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Short and sweet...Just the way I feel...BTW, this is the only message on this