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  1. May I ask a few questions?

    graysonret replied to angelbear's topic in Agency Nurses

    Nightngale pretty much summed it up. It's important to get organized quickly and setting your priorities for the shift. Most of the time, other nurses are helpful, that first shift. I get...

  2. Soon to be grad--should I look at agency nursing

    graysonret replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Many agencies require hospital experience of at least a year, before considering you for agency work. At least, that's the way it is around the D.C. area. Good

  3. Shift to Shift Report

    graysonret replied to QnJdy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Every place that I work at, being an agency nurse, uses the 24 hour report sheet. It's a necessary back up to the verbal reports I

  4. The Grass Looks Greener

    graysonret replied to olympiad27's topic in Agency Nurses

    Biggest reason for me would be the control over my schedule. In reality, I'm self-employed, and I enjoy that, though the hours are never guaranteed, week to week. Pay is better, and I do get benes...

  5. DNR'ed from hospital

    graysonret replied to danvet's topic in Agency Nurses

    I've worked agency for 12 of my 16 years as a nurse. I love the work. Over that time, I've been DNR'd from 2 places and have DNR'd myself from 2 (in other words, I refuse to work there). Neither...

  6. Night Differential

    graysonret replied to xtoj's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work just outside D.C., with 2 agencies. Pay rates are up front. I do get more for nights, than evenings. Less for days. I can also negotiate a rate sometimes, on some cases. I've found that it...

  7. What are the Most Common Emergencies in Long-Term Care?

    graysonret replied to dwoodruff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've found falls usually the most common. Then temps, then resp. problems. 911'd a patient Friday with a drop in HR from 76 to 34. Couldn't get a BP at

  8. skipping class, a hard habit to break

    graysonret replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in General Students

    Went I went to nursing school, I went on a full scholarship. Still, I was there to learn about nursing. Skipping classes wasn't an option if I wanted to get ahead. My study partner didn't skip...

  9. Agency nurses in LTC settings

    graysonret replied to PBU's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In all the places I've ever worked, I have never received an orientation...at least none I can remember. I suppose one gets used to it though. As for patients, I check wristbands or ask the...

  10. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

    graysonret replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree too. Management seems to be the root of the problem, by not enforcing the policies. As an agency nurse, I've seen great aides and some pretty poor ones. The poor ones work at facilities...

  11. Nurse is a nurse is a nurse

    graysonret replied to Dayray's topic in General Nursing

    Being a male nurse, I've lost count on how many times patients insist on calling me "doctor", even when corrected, or patients who insist on wanting the "nurse"...that is, the assigned CNA...to help...

  12. skunks on night shift?

    graysonret replied to mednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't had any animal skunk incidents yet, but I've worked with a few human skunks at night.

  13. poor spelling -- it matters

    graysonret replied to glow_worm's topic in General Nursing

    When you write something, whether here or elsewhere, you are presenting yourself...your ideas and thoughts. Poor spelling is a reflection on yourself. People tend to take less seriously, a message...

  14. poor spelling -- it matters

    graysonret replied to glow_worm's topic in General Nursing

    When you write something, whether here or elsewhere, you are presenting yourself...your ideas and thoughts. Poor spelling is a reflection on yourself. People tend to take less seriously, a message...

  15. sleeping staff

    graysonret replied to night owl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Being an agency nurse, I am not allowed to sleep at all over a night shift. The agencies make it well known that sleeping is cause for termination. I agree. If I work 11-7, I need to stay awake and...

  16. "Thats not my patient"

    graysonret replied to nurse2002's topic in General Nursing

    I run into "Not my patient" many times, especially with aides when I try to get help. They much prefer continuing to read the paper or yack on the phone. I usually end up doing the work myself,...

  17. DNR'ed from hospital

    graysonret replied to danvet's topic in Agency Nurses

    I never take a double shift at a new place. A few years ago, 2 of us did that and both got DNR'd from the place. Reason? Fights with families. Interesing reason since neither one of us ever saw a...

  18. Do you like Agency/ staffing Nursing and would you switch back to being on staff

    graysonret replied to jamistlc's topic in Agency Nurses

    I've been with agencies since 1991, except for 3 years with Hospice. I love the freedom and the travel. When I first started, agency work was strictly pay only...no benes. Today is different. I...