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

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 he...

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 car...

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!

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 o...

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...

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...

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 di...

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 ...

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 ...

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 nur...

Is anyone currently in Wheeling? How is it? I have been told there are a lot of new grads and travelers in the unit? I'm very nervous about this assignment. Anything I should know before I get there? Thanks!!

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...

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 ...

During my last assignment, I discharged an older gentleman, before his morning medications, per his family's request. (the pt didn't speak English, so the family did most of the translating. The "blue phones" didn't have anyone that spoke this lang...

I agree ask questions. But I would also say learn to delegate! I was an ED tech in school but a lot of my classmates worked on the floors. They seemed to have a harder time letting things that could be delegated, like changing a patient, be done b...

I know I wouldn't have the time to take that phone call while I'm working on the floor. Why would you be calling? If it is just general questions, I would be happy to answer them for you in an email, while I'm Off work. Let me know.

Take it easy. Get a lot of rest. Make sure you have everything at home organized and ready to go. I was so overwhelmed my first semester, it felt like doing laundry or paying bills would put me over the edge. So if every other part of your life i...

I started traveling after only working 8 months. I would say if they trust you enough to precept, you are ready. I had worked in the OR, oncology, and LTC before I traveled, but on my 1st assignment I ended up on ortho. Ortho is one of those "spec...

At one point in time I worked the hem/onc floor, and they were very good about pain control for all of their patients. I was eventually written up, and ultimately left because I asked a sickle cell pt, in with pneumonia, to walk just outside her door...

So I'm a traveler, and the assignment I'm currently at requires nurse to wear navy blue. I really didn't like the idea, but I complied. 6 weeks later, I really like it. I mean I have 1 load of laundry a week that all matches, and last week when we...

In 2 years of nursing, I have "quit" 3 times. All 3 times after being "eaten." I took 4 months off after the last time. I would really like to encourage all the "older" nurses out there to watch what they are saying to those new nurse. I remember...