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  1. Overweight travel nurses!!

    nursetaminator replied to namroRN's topic in Travel

    THIS is my new favorite quote. And so very true.

  2. Travel nursing information

    nursetaminator replied to nikkidrn's topic in Travel

    Travel nursing is a whole other world and there's TONS you'll learn. Let me start by saying I don't travel yet, but that is my goal and what I'm working towards now. Getting my experience in so I...

  3. Austin, Dallas & Houston: Which City is Best for RNS?

    nursetaminator replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Travel

    Oops...should have read housing in/around Houston will be cheaper than Austin or

  4. Austin, Dallas & Houston: Which City is Best for RNS?

    nursetaminator replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Travel

    Of those 3, Houston probably has the lowest COL but overall they're all about the same. Austin (& surrounding area) is one of the largest growing cities in the country & I think rents tend to...

  5. 1 month into being a Med/Surg nurse. Help!

    nursetaminator replied to nurse2b121212's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It just takes time, a ton of patience and a ton of stamina. It will get easier in the sense that you'll start learning how to group tasks, remember to check several different places for meds (fridge,...

  6. So you're a travel nurse, which constant questions do you LOVE the most?

    nursetaminator replied to NurseRies's topic in Travel

    Got a good laugh last night at work thinking about this thread bc I finally ran into an actual travel nurse (not a local agency) who got floated to our floor! Another nurse and I grilled him for a...

  7. Jumping the Nursing Ship to Follow My Dreams

    nursetaminator replied to GeriRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it with all your heart and soul. You'll never regret it. Good luck and best wishes for a successful new life

  8. What specialities do nurses do while traveling?

    nursetaminator replied to WhatItTakes1290's topic in Travel

    The "hot" specialties right now seem to be L&D, ER, and OR. Of course, by time you finish school & get a few years experience that could all change. It's important to find an area of nursing...

  9. Travel Conference for 2013?

    nursetaminator posted a topic in Travel

    Has a date been set? Anybody have any info? Someone who attended last year said they were looking at having it around October 29th in Vegas again. REALLY looking forward to going, whenever it

  10. Travel Conference for 2013?

    nursetaminator replied to nursetaminator's topic in Travel

    OK, it says registration is full and I am freaking out. Sent them an email. I have been googling "travel nurse conference" for months trying to find out the date and nothing ever came up....

  11. Has anyone tried the new Dansko XP?

    nursetaminator replied to BacktotheBeach's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I loved the XP's over the regular ones. The extra cushioning really

  12. Not a real nurse huh?

    nursetaminator replied to kkrlaa5512's topic in School

    I have such fond memories of our school nurse. She was loving, caring and to some degree part of the reason I wanted to be a nurse. Don't understand why some people or their positions are looked down...

  13. Yes, another Davita hiring/training question..can't find the answer on here

    nursetaminator replied to Marshall1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    PM

  14. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    nursetaminator replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A couple of folks that tested a few weeks ago said it still works. I tested last February and it worked about an hour after my

  15. Really need to talk to a traveling dialysis RN please

    nursetaminator posted a topic in Travel

    Is there anyone that would be willing to PM me so I can ask a few questions about traveling as a dialysis RN? I'd really, really, really appreciate it. Have some job specific questions. Many thanks...

  16. Really need to talk to a traveling dialysis RN please

    nursetaminator replied to nursetaminator's topic in Travel

    Thanks so much for the input! I was able to get a hold of a few travelling dialysis nurses and got some questions answered. I have since decided to leave dialysis for many, many reasons. There were...

  17. Best credit card for travelers- most rewards

    nursetaminator replied to thelema13's topic in Travel

    I don't travel as a nurse (yet) but do a lot of personal traveling. Have used Discover since 1997 and am very pleased with them. The best thing you can do is research the credit cards, break down...

  18. Really need to talk to a traveling dialysis RN please

    nursetaminator replied to nursetaminator's topic in Travel

    I tried to PM you but it said the private messages quota has been exceeded and can't accept further messages until space is

  19. Davita. - bad idea to work for them now?

    nursetaminator replied to beeker's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Big companies face big lawsuits all the time. Davita has enough $$ to fight this however long it takes and will probably survive no matter the outcome. But who knows. The dialysis patients have to...

  20. CNN - DaVita Medicare Fraud

    nursetaminator replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Caught that on the news last night. Very

  21. Really need to talk to a traveling dialysis RN please

    nursetaminator replied to nursetaminator's topic in Travel

    I saw where Fresenius has a traveler program and actually worked with a lady for 1 week who traveled with them (she hired on full time with us but then left so I didn't get to pick her brain). She...

  22. Really need to talk to a traveling dialysis RN please

    nursetaminator replied to nursetaminator's topic in Travel

    Thanks!! I'll PM you this weekend. Long days at work this week. One more to go and then two days off. YES!! So basically the RN's come in and work as a

  23. Really need to talk to a traveling dialysis RN please

    nursetaminator replied to nursetaminator's topic in Travel

    Didn't realize not everyone can message. Yes, I would PM someone but of course not if I didn't have the expertise in the area the person had a question about. Sometimes people have questions they...

  24. Mail management while traveling

    nursetaminator replied to groundedandrooted's topic in Travel

    Americas-Mailbox Home - mail forwarding - Americas-Mailbox Escapees RV Club These seem to be the two most full-time RV'ers use, but should work for anyone needing mail forwarding service. No personal...

  25. Transitioning into another specialty

    nursetaminator replied to TransitionalRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Obviously these people know nothing about dialysis. Have you explained to them all that you deal with? All the critical decisions that have to be made? ALL the little nuances with the patients...