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  1. Cedars Sinai

    registeredin06 replied to registeredin06's topic in Travel

    I should've trusted my fellow travelers...i.e. your word....it's a nightmare! I've worked at 12 different hospitals and this is the poorest nursing care, professionalism, and conduct I have ever...

  2. Weighing patients

    registeredin06 replied to dissle's topic in Critical Care

    hill-rom and stryker are the ones I'm accustomed to....have never seen a critical care that didn't have bed scales....must be

  3. Weighing patients

    registeredin06 replied to dissle's topic in Critical Care

    everywhere I've ever worked...8 different facilities....we have always used the bed

  4. Looking for opinions on travel industry.

    registeredin06 posted a topic in Travel

    Hello all travelers... I'm seeking advice. I have been traveling about 1.5 years, only been 4 places, and am now considering staying put. Since I started, the economy hasn't been great and traveling...

  5. Kaiser exclusive to American Mobile

    registeredin06 posted a topic in Travel

    Word on the street is that American Mobile is now Kaiser's sole nurse provider in the travel world, with decreased wages to boot. Anyone else heard this? Curious if this will effect other...

  6. Travel nurse workload vs. staff nurse

    registeredin06 replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    I find, more often than not, that travelers get tougher assignments. Not clinically more complex, just busier and heavier or with insane family dynamics. Every traveler I have worked with has...

  7. How much time do you get to sightsee?

    registeredin06 replied to MysticTuna's topic in Travel

    The above poster is right. I do the "alternative" option. And, really, noone should ever go on advice from open forums. Often, details are ommitted. Thanks to the above person for the...

  8. How much time do you get to sightsee?

    registeredin06 replied to MysticTuna's topic in Travel

    Typically, contracts are for 36 hrs a week, that leaves 4 days to sight see. Where does the money go??? Wherever we want it to!! :) Some people pay for their own permanent house, some pay for...

  9. CCRN with tele experience?

    registeredin06 replied to jennysong81's topic in MICU, SICU

    Not intending to discourage you, because I am all about continued ed....however, if I were you I wouldn't spend the money. Not to say you couldn't pass it, but why take it?!? I personally can't...

  10. ****Saudi Arabia*****

    registeredin06 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi. Looking for current info on nursing in Saudi. Most postings are super old. Anyone been recently?? I'm going to apply and would like all the info possible!!! Much

  11. ****Saudi Arabia*****

    registeredin06 replied to registeredin06's topic in Travel

    Thanks for your reply! No, I don't speak arabic...at all! :) You definitely don't need to! And, I'm more looking for personal experience. I'm talking with a couple different companies...that are...

  12. transportation

    registeredin06 replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Travel

    There are two very important things to have when traveling... 1.) reliable wheels 2.) plenty of money stashed away to be prepared for 'worst case scenarios'. The 2nd is imperative these days. I...

  13. Nursing in Middle East

    registeredin06 replied to registeredin06's topic in International Nursing

    nothing??

  14. Nursing in Middle East

    registeredin06 posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm looking for info. on Rn's in the middle east. Currently talking with hziegler, no positions in UAE, only Riyahd in Saudi, not even Jeddah right now. Any other companies that may have jobs in...

  15. nurses in dubai salary rate..help

    registeredin06 replied to michellesam's topic in General World

    I'm looking for info. on Rn's in the middle east. Currently talking with hziegler, no positions in UAE, only Riyahd in Saudi, not even Jeddah right now. Anyone been??? I'm looking for first hand...

  16. Patient turning in SICU

    registeredin06 replied to NurseandNursesmom's topic in MICU, SICU

    The lift teams that I have seen utilized were never nurses, just people who applied for 'lift team' job, mostly men, but not always. They were awesome. Some places the team rounds on even or odd...

  17. Levophed vs. Neo

    registeredin06 replied to hell000nurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    to lakemurray....you've got to realize that not all hospitals are fortunate enough to have a 24 hr intensivist. Think of the hundreds of small town community hospitals where a doctor cannot/will not...

  18. How far in advance are contracts being posted?

    registeredin06 replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Travel

    that's resorting, not resulting. i'm not sure why i typed that!

  19. How far in advance are contracts being posted?

    registeredin06 replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Travel

    They are posting assignments closer to start date these days. It seems that they are trying to hold out for as long as possible before resulting to the use of travelers. I was hired for my next...

  20. Any ICU travelers? Need some advice! Legitmate?

    registeredin06 replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in Travel

    By fearless i meant courageous, strong, eager, empowered, determined, righteous---referring more to the actual experience of traveling, not bedside...sorry, not advising you to be

  21. Any ICU travelers? Need some advice! Legitmate?

    registeredin06 replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in Travel

    Just go!! Be honest in your interview about your experience, know your limitations, never put yourself in a situation that may jeopardize pt. safety. Once again, BE HONEST. They wouldn't assign a pt....

  22. Calling Mngt yourself for travel interview

    registeredin06 posted a topic in Travel

    I recently signed up with a new travel company to broaden my prospects. I have been submitted for 2 assignments with this company, and each assignment the recruiter has requested that I call the...

  23. Question about holding an RN license in multiple states

    registeredin06 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As the above posters stated, you can be licensed in as many states as you choose. My advice is to start the licensure process as soon as you decide what state you are going to move to. Some states...

  24. hawaii!

    registeredin06 replied to registeredin06's topic in Travel

    That is awesome advice, thanks alot. I'll be in touch in the future! Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, whichever you prefer

  25. hawaii!

    registeredin06 posted a topic in Travel

    Who's got the latest word on hawaii?? What companies are they