altomga ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN

Interventional Pain Mgmt NP; Prior ICU and L/D RN

Nurse Practitioner Looking to expand my Career

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    Travel RNs Making $$ - Would you go back to it?

    altomga replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks
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    Any input on Aya Healthcare?

    altomga posted a topic in Travel

    Anyone have any input on Aya Healthcare travel agency? Looking at going traveling and taking a break from my NP job and doing some RN positions as the opportunities for pay are pretty dang good...
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    How do you remain polite and professional with people who don't believe in the Covid vaccine who come to your clinic wanting treatment?

    altomga replied to Myruby's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We are here to inform people of the risks and benefits, give them the information to make informed decisions based on their personal beliefs, morals, medical history, and psychological comfort. We...
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    Travel RNs Making $$ - Would you go back to it?

    altomga replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's kinda how I've been feeling lately! Take advantage of the situation in front of us knowing it won't last...get on top of some bills..sock some money away, save for a vacation, etc...but the...
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    Travel RNs Making $$ - Would you go back to it?

    altomga replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been looking at the possibility of doing some travel RN while the "pay is out there" and taking a sabbatical from my NP career at this time. I was going to be asking this question myself....
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    Recommend travel agencies

    altomga posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Looking for recommendations on travel agencies for NPs. Also anyone any experience with any suggestions would be great !! Thanks
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    Recommend travel agencies

    altomga replied to altomga's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks nursetim
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    Recommend travel agencies

    altomga replied to altomga's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks so much Psychcns !! I appreciate the feedback.. I just may PM you for questions
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    Online ACLS and NRP course

    altomga posted a topic in Travel

    Where is a AHA completely online course that I could take? I need to renew my ACLS and NRP ASAP
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    Nurse Initiated Order Sets

    altomga posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all... I'm currently working on getting a nurse initiated pre-op order set for our scheduled C-sections. Surgeries are being delayed; thus backed up; because the dr's are legit busy and can't...
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    Post op recovery of regional C-section

    altomga replied to planny's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Luckily the facility I work at has their own OR and PACU in the labor and delivery unit. The hospital has baby friendly so the mother and baby separation is not done unless it is medically indicated....
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    Want some info @ high risk antepartum units

    altomga posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am hoping to get some information on what other hospitals are doing on their antepartum units. What types of patients do you take, (PIH, PPROM, GDM...etc?) continuous fetal monitoring done?, what is...
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    NC Nurse Salary

    altomga replied to ssanders80's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Not only can they be a trap, but it isn't fair (in my opinion) to those loyal employees that have dedicated their career to one place. What is the incentive to stay if you salary trickles up and those...
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    Open or restricted visitation in ICU/CCU

    altomga replied to RNmac97's topic in General Nursing

    The ICU's that I work in have restricted visitation. The first one starts at 1030 and the last is at 2030. there are 15min visitations q2h. Not to say the nurses don't allow some to stay a little...
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    Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    altomga replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    After I graduated from nursing school many years ago I always promised myself that I would not forget what it was like to be a student and I have not. There are unfortunately those RN's that do not...
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    Fellow NC nurses..need some help

    altomga replied to altomga's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    thanks!!!
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    Fellow NC nurses..need some help

    altomga posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Currently trying to get everything in order to apply for CRNA school. If anyone knows of any scholarships that I could possibly apply for it would be wonderful. I live in Eastern NC btw. Thanks...
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    What is it like to be a CRNA ? How many hours a week ? Salary ? Time Off ? Duties ?

    altomga replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    where was the post about the NC legislation that worried you
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    What does your spouse do?

    altomga replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    ME TOO!!
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    neuro checks question

    altomga replied to justgoofie's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Bed side reports!! This is the best way to clarify and demonstrate what you see and what the pt is doing or NOT doing. In the ICU (neuro-surg/surg/trauma) we do this frequently so there is no...
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    Having to work Holidays:(

    altomga posted a topic in General Nursing

    First off...yes I love being a nurse...but I hate having to work the major holidays This year I have been assigned X-mas Eve...which would be okay if there were only the 14 and 12yo, but the 4yo...
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    Having to work Holidays:(

    altomga replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    I Do greatly appreciate the support and ideas given by fellow posters here. I apologize if I came across otherwise. And Quickbeam...I did not mean it the way you must have took it...I meant...no...
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    Having to work Holidays:(

    altomga replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    I want to say FIRST OFF....I know I chose this lifestyle of work...and yes I DO BELIEVE that even those without children need to celebrate with their family...this post was not meant to be taken that...
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    North Carolina NCLEX Wait???

    altomga replied to Simba2241's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there...I know how you feel although it has been more than 6 years since I took the NCLEX...It took about 1 1/2 weeks for me to find out via the telephone system. Let us know how you do and take...
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    Having to work Holidays:(

    altomga replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank you for all you reply's. I have been working holidays for over 6 years and no it doesn't get easier. AND YES...I knew this would be part of my job requirements. I just thought that we...