Bella RN

Bella RN BSN, MSN

ICU/CCU/Oncology/CSU/Managed Care/ Case Management

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  1. Are you having a hard time finding travel jobs?

    Bella RN replied to aakrn's topic in Travel

    Yes I know the feeling. I am working with 4-5 companies also and I am getting tired of it. No leads. I feel like I am dealing with used car salesman. They promise something and NO leads. I can sit on...

  2. Bridgeport, Con St. Vincent Hospital

    Bella RN posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hello, I wanted to know can anyone tell me what life is like in the Bridgeport, Connecticut area like?? I have been offered a travel position in the ICU at St. Vincent Hospital. I am writing from the...

  3. Are you having a hard time finding travel jobs?

    Bella RN replied to aakrn's topic in Travel

    Yes i am working with 3 companies and find it extremely difficult. Quite

  4. Traveling to Hawaii

    Bella RN replied to dbrucker's topic in Travel

    I want to go to Hawaii and am also curious about Altres. It seems like this travel nursing bit is becoming

  5. What's the Evil Empire

    Bella RN posted a topic in Travel

    Hi everyone, I have read in several posts that there is a "Evil Empire" in travel nursing--Who are they?? Thank

  6. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Bella RN replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good one!! So sad!!! I hope she doesn't have that mindset when taking care of a patient. I like your "club"

  7. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Bella RN replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

  8. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Bella RN replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow Swirlything You confirmed my beliefs in alot of things. :nono:You coming from Indiana confirms alot. In regards to to the mysogistic culture; That is very much a carribean thing. Very common in...

  9. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Bella RN replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think Florida is just a bit boring. Yes south of Tampa is very pricey. Clearwater is nice. I hear it is pricey there as well. New Tampa is nice but that will be a stretch for you from that area to...

  10. SLED (Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis)

    Bella RN replied to AmyCardsNP's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow. thanks for the insight. In my unit they have 3 nurses that can do SLED and it runs for 8hrs and they are 1:1. The CVVHD they call a dialysis nurse to come in for that. They only call a dialysis...

  11. Personal hx of cancer & going into onc nursing...

    Bella RN replied to dreavt's topic in Oncology

    Yes I agree. Your experience will cause you to be more empathetic to your patient. I would mention it if asked. I also graduated from nursing school and went into oncology. I did it for 6 yrs. I...

  12. Need some advice...

    Bella RN replied to IMA's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I can DEFINITELY relate to what you are saying. I trained for hearts and it was just a 3 month orientation where they wanted you to study and then you would get cases daily. I didn't like that. I...

  13. SLED (Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis)

    Bella RN replied to AmyCardsNP's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In my unit they do. But I am not certified to do SLED. What is the difference between CVVHD and SLED?? I have had pts on CVVHD but dialysis nurse runs

  14. Onward Healthcare

    Bella RN replied to cvryder's topic in Travel

    Yes I am signed up with on assignement as well. I have not heard of Sagent. How is that

  15. Onward Healthcare

    Bella RN replied to cvryder's topic in Travel

    Good luck to you as well. I am looking to go to Maryland, DC, NC, Conneticut or Maine. I REALLY like the Maryland/DC/VA area. I having some other local things lined up for me in case, but I REALLY...

  16. Taking long to find an assignment

    Bella RN posted a topic in Travel

    HI Everyone, I am an ICU nurse who wants to pursue travel nursing next month. I have been doing a 6month contract at a local hospital here in ICU and don't want to go staff there. Nor do I want to go...

  17. Onward Healthcare

    Bella RN replied to cvryder's topic in Travel

    Hi Aunstas, I have not taken an assignement with Onward but I have spoken to two recruiters and they appeared to be very nice and helpful. The first recruiter Milena who is no longer there...

  18. Possibly relocating to Asheville/Hendersonville

    Bella RN replied to donsterRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have stayed in ashville for a weekend. It was gorgeous. Thinking of heading up there for a traveling

  19. Travel nursing -- is it dead?

    Bella RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Travel

    Good! the bickering was ridiculous!!

  20. Agency inbetween travel assignments

    Bella RN replied to Myrooo's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thats what I would like to do. I am in

  21. Issues with a nurse who eat their young!

    Bella RN replied to caitiecait's topic in MICU, SICU

    I wouldn't run to the manager. You did the right thing. Just ignore her. She is obviously unhappy with her life. You can't help that. If it continues on then address her about it, if no resolution...

  22. Am I being a baby?

    Bella RN replied to rn2newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't take it. You seem apprehensive about it anyway so go with your gut. IF you don't have peace about it go look for something

  23. what is the normal salary for a new grad RN

    Bella RN replied to tumnus's topic in General Nursing

    I started out at 62,000 a year. I went back for my BSN and went up to $67,000, I am in the state of Florida. Having a BSN helps if you go up the clinical ladder--that is the only place where I see an...

  24. HELP!!! New Grad thinking about Oncology

    Bella RN replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

    I started out in Oncology as my first job. It was gyn/thoracic floor and we gave chemo and had patients who actively received radiation in the rooms. It was a good experience. Yes, it can be tough...

  25. How long did it take you to become a RN BSN

    Bella RN replied to LVNfairy's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my ADN at 22 and went back for my BSN at 24 and it took me 2 years. I did like the ADN first then BSN route. Working as a RN for some years helped me with the theory portion. Honestly...