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I am interested in doing some mission work in a underdeveloped country. Hopefully I can use my skills as a nurse. Does anybody know any organizations that I can talk to about this.

Can you give Haldol IV??

I think you will find a lot of ER nurses won't wear gloves for starting IV's. They do about 1 an hour and are quite excellent at it. When I put an IV in I don't lose a single drop of blood. I certainly don't agree, they should definately be wearing g...

Well, I am a nurse and I am a male. I can not stand the term "male nurse". My biggest pet peeve!!! You wouldn't call a woman doc a "female doctor". I always correct my patient when they call me a male nurse. A nurse is a nurse is a nurse. You don't c...

Hey, I am in LA. I work at St. Josephs hospital in Burbank, outskirts of LA. Have you ever been to California? Are you making this trip by yourself or coming with friends/hubby? Email me, I can tell you all you want to know. Steven, RN dabestrn@yaho...

Liann, I am in AWW that you do not use blood bank bands! I am not sure but I would say there is some violation being occurred by some governing body such as JACHO. I work ER and worked in 4 different ER's. They have all been the same, you have to hav...

I have worked in 4 ER's and it is pretty standard to have most of what was listed. All ER's generally should have: ----Docs, PA/NP, RN's, LPNs, Techs/NA's, secretary/unit clerk, registration, Security. Other ER's have there the following in there o...

Anyone know what animals transmit rabies?

Hey, I work in an ER. I see these ALL the time. Once it is lanced, she will feel sooooo much better. They occur a lot in the armpit area. Are due to a ingrown hair follicle, like your friend suggested.

Hey peeps. I am thinking of getting Lipo done. Gained some wt over the last year. Tired of the yo-yo diets. Always gain it back and then some more. I want to get the tumescent lipo where they don't have to put you to sleep. Anybody have any thoughts,...

Hey, I worked in an ER with the same. It was called EACU. Emerg. acute care unit. It was an extention of the ER. When it opened it was staffed with all ER staff as it was meant to be under the same management as the ER. Most full time staffers were c...

It isn't illegal. However Nevada has bassed a law/leg that does not allow Nevada residents to do this. They have disclaimers that you have to agree to to buy the prescriptions. They expect that you are being honest in your medical questionaire and th...

Opposite of nursing? Maybe a patient. Maybe a person who has no respect for his/hers or anyone elses well being. A drug dealer/addict. Maybe a politician, they recieve great amounts of money from tobacco lobbyers, send people to war, set laws that ma...

I agree with stargazer. I work in an ER. ER/Emergency department. ER is your access to ICU. You come in for a complaint to be treated. ER is meant for short term treatment and stabilization of the patient. Once treated and "stabilized", if they are i...

Hey, I know a lot of nurses who feel this way, me included! It is one of the perks of the job. If you don't mind me asking, how long have you been nursing?? It takes some time to learn to adjust to the shitty parts of the job. Some ppl never do, thes...

Sorry LTC, have to agree with psycho. I am a traveller. They require at least a yrs exp with med/surg nsg. May be wrong though. Just give one of the companies a call/email to find out.

Can you give Haldol IV???

don't go with American Mobile

i have been a travel nurse in California for over two yrs now. Never have a problem finding a new assignment. I tend to agree with carol. Your specialty has a lot to do with availability

I work for American Mobile, its head company. It sux. Run, run very fast. I HAVE to do shared housing, benefits don't start on first day like other companies. I have had troubles with them since the beginning. They are only out to make as much money ...

Conestoga College, Kitchener

I did, I worked in Winston-Salem for a year. I promised a yr due tp relocation $$. Couldn't wait to get out. A bunch of us nurses quit at the same time. Very poor nurse:pt ratios and management didn't give two shits about the employee, more so than m...

taronicaweaver, Come on! Don't let the nay sayers bring you down!!! It is a great job. It all depends on your attitude. Please don't listent to all that crap!!! It is a rewarding job and the pay is good, especially if you are flexible as to ...

I work with American Hellhole now. They suck, big time!!! I am switching to RN network next assign.. I am currently ini Cali. and it took me about 4-6 weeks to get my lic..

Krissy. I lived in San Diego for 7 mos. LOVED IT!!! Do it as a travel nurse and you will get free housing and utilities. That is very helpful. The weather is perfect, tonnes and tonnes to do, day and night! The pay isn't so hot. But I recommend it ...