NurseWeasel

NurseWeasel

Float Pool, ICU/CCU, Med/Surg, Onc, Tele

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  1. Wanting to travel to WA state looking for a good Company.

    NurseWeasel replied to tmdidio27's topic in Travel

    Pace Medical Staffing is supposed to be really good. They only staff Oregon and Washington, but I'm *thisclose* to being employed by them. Just need to send them fingerprints and a copy of my SS card....

  2. What's with this Tax Advantage?

    NurseWeasel replied to aberrn's topic in Travel

    From the little I understand about this, the difference between TA and not doing TA is whether or not you claim deductions for your travel expenses (etc) on your taxes at the end of the year. You...

  3. Registry vs Travel Nursing???

    NurseWeasel replied to RNintheER's topic in Travel

    As far as I understand it (and I haven't traveled or done agency/registry YET), they both pay well but with the 13 week contracts you get free rent or subsidies, insurance, etc. Plus you probably get...

  4. switching companies temporarily

    NurseWeasel replied to twinRN04's topic in Travel

    I spoke with an AMN recruiter today (I've not yet traveled) and was told that they just want to be on the same page with the traveler... just be honest and let them know what you need. They'll be...

  5. Sitka, AK travel question...

    NurseWeasel replied to Billy_baroo's topic in Travel

    Billy_baroo, did you

  6. Does your facility use PBDS testing?

    NurseWeasel replied to introspectiveRN's topic in General Nursing

    At least one of the hospitals in Boise, ID uses it. I hate it. I always overthink everything. Must... learn... to stop overthinking!!!! New mantra:

  7. Interview Question?

    NurseWeasel replied to BEN_RN12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think the 'right' answer depends on who YOU are - just be yourself. That said, if you're inclined to short answers you might consider tossing one out and then watching carefully for signs that they...

  8. Don't think I want this job anymore.

    NurseWeasel replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Home Health

    Ain't that the truth! Best wishes with your

  9. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    NurseWeasel replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I think Saunders will be fine. Really, my best advice is what other people have said... you KNOW this stuff. It's in there. Review your basic lab values and medications, and READ THE RATIONALE...

  10. How do know when you're ready....

    NurseWeasel replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ahhh, HERE is this thread. I was scoring in the 60%-70% range on the sample tests. Our school did the Mosby faux test and I got "94% probability of passing" on that one. But all the online and at...

  11. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    NurseWeasel replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Whomever asked about the validity of the sample tests... I worked with ALL the books and sample question disks out there, I think. We took the Mosby faux-NCLEX at school, too. I got "94% probability...

  12. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    NurseWeasel replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It could have been one of the experimental questions. Plus, you ARE allowed to miss some, you know. Hee. So don't freak yourself out over random facts... know your basics and how to prioritize care...

  13. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    NurseWeasel replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That burial question seems really "out there" with regards to what the NCLEX would ask. They'd be more likely to ask something having to do with nursing care than something postmortem. All my...

  14. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    NurseWeasel replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just took it yesterday. I had 1 for sure where I needed to know a normal range in order to prioritize care. I quickly narrowed it down to 2 choices but I had to really think about those 2 because...

  15. What did you buy yourself for a graduation present

    NurseWeasel replied to Nightcrawler's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did it. The Nikon D70 is my new best

  16. PDA for meds

    NurseWeasel replied to ERRNwant2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have the Treo650. Yes, I bought the subscription to Pepid... which is essentially buying the product with all it's updates and tech support. It works out to about $5 a month if you buy the 2 year...

  17. What did you buy yourself for a graduation present

    NurseWeasel replied to Nightcrawler's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm GOING to buy a new digital SLR camera. As soon as I can get to the camera store. Trying to decide between the Nikon D70 and a Canon (because I've already got some trick Canon lenses). Hubby is...

  18. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    NurseWeasel replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My last class was 12/6, pinning 12/7. Technically done with school (dead week, finals week even though we didn't have any) 12/17. STILL haven't rec'd ATT yet, although I called yesterday to check...

  19. PDA for meds

    NurseWeasel replied to ERRNwant2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I use Pepid RN and HIGHLY recommend it. It has EVERYTHING you could ever want, all in one neat package. Drugs, assessment, lab values, it even cross references up to 40 drugs at a time to check for...

  20. Omit job from apps?

    NurseWeasel posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it ethical to omit a job from applications, or would that be dishonest / falsification? I had a short (3-4 month) job as a student at a local facility. It went poorly and I ended up quitting with...

  21. Omit job from apps?

    NurseWeasel replied to NurseWeasel's topic in General Nursing

    My other work experiences are great. I've got apps in at 4 places right now, so I'm really hoping that one little blip on the radar of job experience won't eliminate me from the competition. I'm...

  22. Omit job from apps?

    NurseWeasel replied to NurseWeasel's topic in General Nursing

    Ooooo, good one,

  23. Omit job from apps?

    NurseWeasel replied to NurseWeasel's topic in General Nursing

    What concerns me is that employers have ways of conveying dissatisfaction without actually coming right out and saying something negative about a former employee. I've done HR, I know how it goes. It...

  24. Which book is best to use when reviewing for NET

    NurseWeasel replied to Godswill's topic in General Students

    Definitely get the official one from the eri website. It is 'da

  25. have you started becoming anal about things?

    NurseWeasel replied to grapejuice01's topic in General Students

    At our house I have to put up with complaints about "limp nodes" being swollen, and the plight of the timber "woof". But what REALLY drives me crazy is improper use of the word "myself", as in...