MtGypsy ADN

MtGypsy is a ADN and specializes in Physical Rehabilitation.

Latest Activity

1. Integrity - Should I say something

   MtGypsy replied to MickyMb2's topic in General Students

   Integrity and honesty are what makes a great nurse. If your friend doesn’t treat all as equals, as it seems you do, why would you want her for a friend? It is always important to be friends with those that bring you up, not possibly take you down w...

2. new grad/rehab unit HEELLLPPP!!

   MtGypsy replied to southlandrn's topic in Rehabilitation

   I don't think your being a baby. I've worked rehab for the majority of my 15+ nursing career and have the back injuries to prove it!! Thru the years I have done traveling in Med/Surg to keep my acute skills. It is actually harder to go to other ar...

3. Chattanooga area

   MtGypsy replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in Tennessee

   I'm from Dunlap, worked in Chattanooga at Parkridge Rehab. Now do travel nursing (am in San Antonio doing a rehab contract). :wink2:

4. HELP! Can a hosiptal cancel your contract after you have signed??

   MtGypsy replied to KateSICURN's topic in Travel

   Its a scarey world out there now. Since when does a contract not stand for anything? I know alot of the hospitals are in serious financial shape, but one would think a contract is a legally binding document. Is there some kinda unwritten law that ...

5. Stuck in California- what good is a contract?

   MtGypsy replied to akwesook's topic in Travel

   I'm guessing a business lawyer could look at your contract and give you advise. I'm stumped. Maybey you could contact a different agency, get a new contract someone around where you are?

6. A new phone prank

   MtGypsy replied to verper's topic in Humor

   It's amazing what us nurses will do during the rare time when we aren't running. I'm willing to bet you have at least once in your life time saran wrapped a toilet. (My brother did practical jokes. That was one of his favorites, actually got my Da...

7. Should I work as a CNA while waiting on nursing school?

   MtGypsy replied to wam1974's topic in General Nursing

   I can understand working at position where you can make more money for school, but it is a good idea to get experience doing direct, hands on care. I've been a nurse for 15+ years and alot of my job is working side by side with techs doing the same ...

8. Issues placing a bedpan

   MtGypsy replied to shippoRN's topic in Student Assist

   Lay patient flat (if not contraindicated), Log roll patient to their side. Place pan on bottom and roll them back onto back. When done, hold pan to keep flat on bed and log roll patient back to side. Remove pan. It still spills sometimes, and may...

9. San Antonio noc nurses??

   MtGypsy replied to MtGypsy's topic in General Nursing

   md911nurse. I'm not able to pm you. I guess I answer posts alot, but don't have enough posts to pm. You can email me.

10. Fact or Fiction? Nurses in Kingsport TN

    MtGypsy replied to KelEUSA's topic in Tennessee

    I don't think they can force you to do volunteer work, just encourage you into that direction. Some hospitals are big on community service (and marketing) and request volunteers. I use to do BP checks at a facility heath fair which would be volunte...

11. San Antonio noc nurses??

    MtGypsy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Potential contract at Cristus San Rosa in San Antonio Tx. Can anyone answer some questions? 1. PDBS test required for travelers? (interviewer says regular staff takes, but doesn't think travelers do). Anyone know for sure? 2. Anyone work th...

12. Is anyone having trouble finding a good assignment out west?

    MtGypsy replied to Tennesseeliving's topic in Travel

    I was beginning to think I was the only one who doesn't have a contract... Since my primary recruiter is a smaller company, I signed up with 3 others. Two of the companies had lots listed, but guess what...they had none that were actually open! I h...

13. blackballed

    MtGypsy replied to whodunit's topic in Tennessee

    What do you mean by "blackballed"? By whom? When references are checked at most hospitals all they will give out is dates of employment, and if your eligible for rehire. You can call the hospital and they need to tell you if they are saying not el...

14. Can you be expelled from Nursing School in Texas for being pregnant

    MtGypsy replied to redranger's topic in Texas

    I do believe this is not legal. They made them take prego tests each semester? This obviously isn't a school recieving federal or state funds...

15. Contract offer withdrawn (my story)

    MtGypsy replied to rnWinn's topic in Travel

    I'm sorry that happened to you. I would be furious. I've heard some horror stories, so I don't even pack unless I have a signed contract. I try to always make sure that the contract specifies details (such as washer/dryer in apartment). Contract...