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I ended up backing out of the contract. I'm guessing its for the same floor, though. I backed out because of the company, not the hospital, but I didn't have a phone number to let the manager know this. If you do see her, would you mind telling her that I am very sorry , and that it was the company not her? I would really appreciate it!

I've been with TNAA for the last 5 1/2 years, and I love them! When my 1st recruiter left to have a baby and I didn't mesh well with the new one, I called and told Ida, the receptionist what was happening. She put me through to the CEO who took care of everything. Derek, my recruiter, is amazing. I've accepted assignments with 2 other agencies that totally fell through, but I've never had a issue with TNAA. Ashley from housing has returned midnight calls, and taken care of me on weekends and days off. (I have horrible luck with housing, it's not the company).

Who is your bid through? I'm supposed to start Monday, but I still fave not relieved the contract! I'm currently in Il. Frustrations!

Can anyone tell me about East Texas Medical Center? Thanks!

OMG YES! I was off all summer due to surgery, but I've been looking for almost 6 weeks! I do med-surg, but everyone seems to want ACLS all of a sudden! It's driving me nuts! I've been traveling for 5 1/2 years and its never been this slow. One of my recruiters (I've expanded to 5 companies) said she has never seen this either in her 12 years. Creepy. And usually it picks up with a hurricane, but she said its slowed down even more! Good luck!

Check with your agency. I've been with TNAA for 5 years because they pay me for shifts not worked. I think they usually don't pay 1 call off per month. That makes a huge difference. I'm still waiting on a call back from this facility! It's been almost a week, but I keep getting told that I'm under consideration. Boo!

Good grief! I CAN NOT do my job without the CNAs. That nursing student will learn soon! And he/she will have a long few months learning that lesson and trying to get back in their good graces. Healthcare is a amazing when you have a team approach. Everyone had their spot, dr, nurse, cna, lab tech. But none of us are at our best without the others!

After battling depression for years, I have learned the meaning of 2 common phases. 1. You can not care for anyone if you do not care for yourself first. 2. When a door closes, a window opens. I was terminated from my 1st 2 positions because I didn't have my depression under control. When you have this ILLNESS, your mind is not at it's best, and you don't think clearly. This does put your patients at risk, and makes you more anxious, and the cycle cintinues. Take the leave, get better. I do recommend going to a psychologist and a psychiatrist. They are medical professionals, so they do know how the industry works, plus it really helps to talk it out. A psychiatrist deals with this stuff everyday vs. your other doctors who see it in the office. They also more familiar with medications, which make work better or faster for you. Don't lose hope! Like I said, I have been there, and this year is my 7th year as a nurse. It will all work out.

I've been with TNAA for 5 years. The pay can be a little on the low side at first, because they usually save the higher paying jobs for the travelers that have been with them a while. On the other hand, I love everyone in the company! They always have my back when I need it, will listen when I'm having a bad day, etc. and my housing has always been amazing! Let me know I you need names.

I feel the same way frequently and I've been traveling for 5 years. I went with the recruiter that I felt like was my friend when I talked to her. She is still a good friend of mine. I'm with a different recruiter now because she left the company to have kids, but I like the way that they have always had my back when things came up.

There are onc positions available, but there are more med/surg positions available. I'm not sure about southern California, but message me if u want names of people I work with.

I will say that there are times as a nurse on the floor that I don't have time for a students questions. For example, last week a student was asking about bowel movements on a pt that I had for the last 3 days and was getting back from the night nurse. We were trying to hurry as we had a pt close to death. I pulled him aside and asked him that this question was not appropriate at this time, but we could take about it later. The next day, I had another student I had asked to get me ablood pressure before I gave meds. She asked me how to doa manual blood pressure. Seriously! Are students even allowed in the floor without being able to do this??? I got a bit short with her, but I had 7 med surg pt's on a day shift and 6 students. I could not teach her that skill at that time. I felt it was her instructors responsibility to teach this. Was I right or wrong, I don't know. But it is what I had to do to keep all if my patients safe and getting my best care.

I'm here. It's busy. And there is no housing! Be prepared to live in a hotel. Other than that everyone has been super nice, even the patients!

I personally have a huge thing with please and thank you. It drives me nuts when a pt says get me my pills, water, etc. I usually look them right in the eye and say you're welcome. It gets my point across, and most if the time it stops further bad behavior before it starts. If they are really really bad, I have been known to say,"I am your nurse, not your mother. I am here to help you get well and that means doing as much for yourself as possible, such as picking up your own glass if water that is within your reach." Occasionally they will get upset, but once they think about it, the next time I'm in the room they will apologize. I think sometimes we need to remind the public that we are professionals, and need to be treated as such.

I don't like to give IV/PO at the same time, but it depends on my pt load too. If I have 8 pt's that night, I would give the Dilaudid, check back in 30 mins and give the po. If I only have 4-5 pt's, I may give them at the same time. Also it helps if you know the pt. if you have seem that the 2 mg isn't going to touch him, I would add the po Meds at the same time. Is the pt on a heart monitor? I may be a bit more aggressive there too, because I'll be able to hear the alarms at the desk going off, giving me another way to check on him. There are so many factors to consider, and that is part of what experience teaches you. Follow your heart and gut, they will lead you in the right direction. PS. If you will be going off shift during the peak action times, PLEASE be more conserative!!! I had to narcan more than a couple of pt's as I came on shift because the previous shift over medicated them.