seabiscuitRN

seabiscuitRN

Adult & Peds psych, PICU, nsg mgmt

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  1. Mandated :(

    seabiscuitRN replied to Morganalefey's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small (8 bed) specialty unit. We use mandated overtime. During our busy time, about November-March, it is common to be mandated for 16-hour shifts more than once a week. We work 3-day...

  2. Dose ranges on prn med orders

    seabiscuitRN posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Looking for some clarification on dose ranges for prns. Example... If an order says 1-2 Vicodin q4 hrs prn for pain: Can we give 1 tab at 8am and 1 tab at 10am? Or If we give one tab at 8am, do we...

  3. Tax question

    seabiscuitRN replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

    I'm just curious about anybody's feedback or suggestions...trying to decide what I want to do... My apartment is $485/month plus electric (about a hundred a month in the winter, half that in the...

  4. Traveling Too Soon?

    seabiscuitRN replied to MSUnurse's topic in Travel

    Hey, MSUnurse: I have 7 mos med/tele experience and will have a year in psych in Jan '09. I plan to start traveling at that point... in psych, because I feel totally confortable and competent. So,...

  5. ski passes

    seabiscuitRN posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm interested in travel nursing in Denver. If my dream comes true, I'd move out there in January or Feb. I know it can be hard to get an assignment out there at that time but I'm gonna try! Does...

  6. ski passes

    seabiscuitRN replied to seabiscuitRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    PS I thought you had to be a CO resident to get the Colorado pass but there's no residency requirement for the epic pass?? And- Does anybody know if/where there are psych RN jobs in the

  7. ski passes

    seabiscuitRN replied to seabiscuitRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks for the mid-October warning. I'll be in Vail in September, so I guess I have till then to decide... Vail and Beaver Creek were $90/day last season (somewhat less for buddy passes or ski with a...

  8. list of walk thru states

    seabiscuitRN replied to dmzflorida's topic in Travel

    Cross Country Trav Corps has a list on their website... a list of walk-through states, as well as a list of estimated wait times to get temp and permanent licensure in each state. I wish I could...

  9. ski passes

    seabiscuitRN replied to seabiscuitRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm being proactive and working with recruiters now. Hoping to be an early bird! I learned to snowboard at Vail last winter (with an inadvertent adventure with a black diamond on day #4) and I'm...

  10. curious about the compact

    seabiscuitRN posted a topic in Travel

    Sorry if this question has been answered on a previous thread, but I searched and didn't find it... I've always thought I knew that you could maintain licenses in multiple states. But I found this,...

  11. curious about the compact

    seabiscuitRN replied to seabiscuitRN's topic in Travel

    Got it.

  12. define "tax home"

    seabiscuitRN posted a topic in Travel

    I am currently renting an apartment. I intend to give up the apartment when I start travel nuring and use my parents' home as a base for mail and bills and a place to stay when I return home between...

  13. define "tax home"

    seabiscuitRN replied to seabiscuitRN's topic in Travel

    I'm almost decided on not maintaining a tax home (seems like too much work!) but I'm curious about a few things...If you're an itinerant worker, how does that work? Does the tax on the supplemental...

  14. Losing your skills in psych?

    seabiscuitRN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Psychiatric

    One of the RNs I work with told me that after a few years of working psych, I'll be "worthless as a nurse." Um, no. I don't totally understand why psych nurses are so often worried about losing...

  15. Losing your skills in psych?

    seabiscuitRN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked as an LPN in psych for a year before graduating as an RN. Then I worked med/tele. I learned a lot, got really good at IV starts, piggybacks, blood tx, hep drips, etc. But I missed psych,...

  16. Travel with a mortgage?

    seabiscuitRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Travel

    Check with a travel tax professional. I think I read on traveltax.com that you can rent out part of your home. Like if the lease said you were renting out one bedroom or whatever, but you're...

  17. help....driving cross country with dog.....

    seabiscuitRN replied to limey7775's topic in Travel

    i know super 8s allow large dogs, usually there's a little extra charge. try: www.petswelcome.com http://www.dogfriendly.com

  18. Question for Female Nurses

    seabiscuitRN replied to keaton90's topic in General Nursing

    You know what they say... men who change diapers change the world. I know a lot of women who assume that medical men are more compassionate or what than nonmedical men. I know a lot of women who...

  19. "fan out and go" + alchohol

    seabiscuitRN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are on call, you not legally obligated to your employer on your days off. It is illegal for a nurse to practice while drunk, even if you're on bedpan cleanup duty. The license you will...

  20. What do you think of this comment?

    seabiscuitRN replied to zenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know that some rural hospitals rarely hire new grads, wheras larger facilites often have special programs and/or resources for more extensive orientation. I also know that some people who graduated...

  21. Personal emergency...forget how to be a nurse?

    seabiscuitRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of a morning back in nursing school, when I was in a hurry to get ready. My male dog usually tries hard to get my attention when he senses that I'm in a hurry. That particular...

  22. What do you think of this comment?

    seabiscuitRN replied to zenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I got a BA in English from a private college and then went through an ADN program. Some nurses with less formal education than I have seem bothered in one way or another but I guess if other people...

  23. define "tax home"

    seabiscuitRN replied to seabiscuitRN's topic in Travel

    Thanks! Your feedback is probably going to save me a lot of stress in the long run. I think forgetting about a tax home sounds a lot easier. If it's cheaper too, that'll just be a nice bomus.

  24. define "tax home"

    seabiscuitRN replied to seabiscuitRN's topic in Travel

    So, I'm likely to owe $4,000 in taxes if I don't maintain a tax home? Does anybody have any advice on if it's worth it to maintain an apartment for about $600 a month? I guess that's not a fair ?...

  25. Felt stupid for calling Doc..

    seabiscuitRN replied to tampaflrn6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do what's best for the patient. If a doctor or a coworker or whoever doesn't like it, that's not the point. You look out for the best interests of your patient and go home feeling good about the job...