MtGypsy ADN

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...

Inquired about posted position at Siskin Rehab, and was informed they are under hiring freeze to be re-evaluated in January. Does anyone know if any other hospitals in Chattanooga are also under hiring freeze?

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...

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

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 ...

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?

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

My number one reason would be to get insurance for those of us who can't get insurance or afford what we can get. Insurance for me and spouse would be $900.00 a month r/t "pre-existing conditions". When I had hospital based insurance (I'm a travele...

Have worked with Travel Nurse Solutions and would highly recommend them. My recruiter is great, and they were great when problems developed. (the unit mgr insisted she sign and fax all time sheets, one week she didn't.) TNS called me, paid me my ...

If you take the the tax advantage and decide to apply for a loan (car, house) the loan company will use your taxed hourly rate as your salary. Also, if audited by the IRS, you need to be able to account for the "tax free" portion via IRS appropriate...

I too am getting nervous about contracts. According to my recruiter "contracts should start coming in January". Well...it's January and I still don't have a contract. I do Med/Surg, which always has less jobs posted. I love my agency and hope the...

I once took care of a patient with the first name "Kermit". Yep, that was his legal name.

Hi ! I'm also from Chattanooga area. Worked at Parkridge Medical Center (Great place!). Now do travel nursing.

Just wondering if there are any nurses that are in Johnson City, TN working at the Johnson City Medical Center? I'm starting a contract there for 13 weeks on nocs and wondering if any fellow travelers are there, or have been there in the past. I'll...

I just finished my contract at JC Med Center. It's an interesting place, some units run smoothly with good staffing, and others don't. I never really figured it out. As the unit I was hired to work didn't open until aprox 30 days before contract e...

I started July 15. I'm with TNS. (not sure how much recruiter info I'm allowed to give in open form, so pm me and I will give you info!)