traveler RN

traveler RN

NICU CM LNC MB HHC, Flight nurse

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  1. I fainted today in the ICU!

    traveler RN replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    Poor baby, dont feel bad, we all have had our moments. Like the first time I drew blood and felt the warm tube, I had to sit down quick before I dropped. I remember puking my guts out the first time I...

  2. sex in the work place...really?

    traveler RN replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's more common than most people think. Pt. and her brother-in law were caught on unit floor when they had open bed wards and the only privacy was the pull curtain. On same unit HN almost caught...

  3. CLINIC MANAGER PAY-Fresenius

    traveler RN replied to thanson809's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes it is that bad! Worked there as a traveler and "Night of the Living Dead" felt like a comedy compared to the 2 outpt. and the acute unit. Even left a post a few months ago warning about not going...

  4. You know you're Old School when...

    traveler RN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I have enjoyed the trip reading all the posts and wonder how we managed to get the work done, but we did. remember staying 1 hr past shift to chart on paper nurses notes, kardexs and med cards, rectal...

  5. Words of encouragement needed from working parents

    traveler RN replied to akemi's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I feel ya, been there, done that. There is no happy medium unless you could jobshare and we both know that doesn't exist in OP's & acutes. If you went to days, you would have to find daycare and...

  6. bfr return rate for hypotensive episode

    traveler RN replied to dbeckner222's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You are so right, just saw a handbook for $10 on ebay, they didn't have any when I bought mine last year. New nurse go for

  7. bfr return rate for hypotensive episode

    traveler RN replied to dbeckner222's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It's like Lacie said. I also have the handbook and another good one is "Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel" by Kallenbach/Gutch. I got both of these from Amazon.com, good luck to...

  8. Dialysis in Prison Population

    traveler RN replied to HDNurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    And also why do you keep posting in dialysis when it's obvious you know nothing about it. I have been in the field for about 10 yrs. and I certainly don't tell ER nurses what they should be doing in...

  9. Dialysis in Prison Population

    traveler RN replied to HDNurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Canoehead you are really outdoing yourself this time. Kidney disease can strike anyone at anytime including you! Also anyone can land in jail at anytime even if you have not committed a crime. Your...

  10. incontinent NH pts

    traveler RN replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I know, but one of these days. I can only

  11. incontinent NH pts

    traveler RN replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you, I hope Canoehead is starting to see the light. That access is their lifeline and must be protected. Lg blood volumes are exchanged rapidly in 3-4 hrs and a small diameter cath you refer to...

  12. incontinent NH pts

    traveler RN replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You still don't get it. Medicare pays only so much for tx and a lot of the other cost the clinics do not get reimbursed for. There are clinics in this country where the pts. must bring their own...

  13. incontinent NH pts

    traveler RN replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is for the er person who feels you can get 2-3 people together to clean an incontinent pt. First of all we work in one large room wth recliners and no stretchers and no curtains. We do not have...

  14. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    traveler RN replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I forgot to mention I still have my

  15. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    traveler RN replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You have an advantage as an attorney! I'm an RN and a LNC (legal nurse consultant) and I'm in my late

  16. incontinent NH pts

    traveler RN replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am tired of NH pts coming in with poop when they know they will be returning to them for the care they should have gotten. Sending extra diapers is futile when they need more care then what we can...

  17. Frustration with Dialysis Technicians

    traveler RN replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree with Corky, they will try u qd. It is so funny when they think they are the nurse and have to ask what is PTH. I will work with them, but I do stand my ground when my butt is on the line,...

  18. LPN mistreated in dialysis

    traveler RN replied to LPN30's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That's how I felt in my last year at davita, like the windup toy that keeps going even when it's in front of a wall and just keeps trying to go. I fell down the stairs one am rushing to get out the...

  19. LPN mistreated in dialysis

    traveler RN replied to LPN30's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    When you don't get the contract hrs. the company decreases your housing allotment and deduct it from your check unless you specify the facility was unable to provide the contract hrs. No overtime is...

  20. LPN mistreated in dialysis

    traveler RN replied to LPN30's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am currently a traveler in a RRI clinic and this sounds a lot like this one. LPNs are low on the totem everywhere and it is getting just as bad for the RNs. How can this be I asked? As long as an RN...

  21. First travel assignment - Texas

    traveler RN replied to cryptic12's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have been traveling since 2006 in the Carolinas. The biggest and hardest to deal with is the fog. It was so thick one time while in SC, a Ford Expedition was a now you see it and now you don't, and...

  22. Nursing scope of practice/Standard of care

    traveler RN replied to singleprego's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Had a similar experience with an FA, I stood my ground for all I was worth! As nurses we are taught to be a strong patient advocate and I still believe in that. The end result was the med I had...

  23. Lousy Travel Companies

    traveler RN replied to REB_58's topic in Travel

    Hi everyone, just had a huge hissy fit last week with NRX, very poor communication of what contract included. No mention that it was to be a float position to 2 clinics with a 1 hr drive to other...

  24. DAVITA dialysis center

    traveler RN replied to maxilla's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Davita was the main reason I became a travel nurse. When I left 2 years ago, was only making 21.50 after 5 years with a .67 cent raise to look forward to. There were many days I was the...

  25. Certification

    traveler RN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Has anyone heard of any rumors or fact that the Fed gov. is mandating certification for dialysis nurses and