AWanderingMinstral

AWanderingMinstral

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  1. 4-hour Floating and Assessments

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Just curious, NedRN. The tone of your response speaks

  2. case manager taught me a gem about families

    AWanderingMinstral replied to SNB1014's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was thinking THE SAME THING when TheCommuter weighed in. MDs are guilty of this too...and get to walk out of the room in 5-10 minutes and possibly not return for 24

  3. How to pay back your student loans

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    great common sense

  4. How to pay back your student loans

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    LandD_RN_chica, I FEEL YOUR PAIN! I had an undergrad degree before getting a nursing diploma, BSN, and MPH. I am now paying $1,200 a month and IT'S KILLING ME! I have decided to start making my...

  5. Favorite cities/locations you've traveled?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Traveldee's topic in Travel

    I recently started my fourth travel assignment. When asked by the charge nurse where I was last, I stated "Florida." Without missing a beat, she stated "Must be nice." And, without missing a beat, I...

  6. BE CAREFUL on social networks

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! I don't use my real name, a face picture, or my personal e-mail address. In addition, if I'm working for, say, Johns Hopkins, I list my employer as "a leading health care provider in the...

  7. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Examination

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Infectious Disease

    Thank you, smilingbig! I just feel trapped in bedside nursing. This is really a double-edged sword. My education - RN, BSN, MPH - HAS landed me interviews with large academic medical centers, but I...

  8. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Examination

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Infectious Disease

  9. How Many Licenses do you Have?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to abcnurse123's topic in Travel

    I have seven licenses, including CA, FL, NM, NY, OH, PA, and WA. I decided to inactivate the OH license because, after two years, I never used it and, knowing how poorly they pay, I probably never...

  10. Pay Package Evaluation!

    AWanderingMinstral replied to TravelCCRN's topic in Travel

    It's $20.22 per hour, not

  11. Pay Package Evaluation!

    AWanderingMinstral replied to TravelCCRN's topic in Travel

    Without factoring in the housing stipend, I'm getting $27 and change per hour (pre-tax). Factoring in the housing stipend, I'm getting $36 and change (pre-tax). Seems low for an ICU

  12. Time to throw in the towel...

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well, today was the third time in six years of being a nurse that I either cried or was on the verge of tears. I'm a male nurse and I am NOT ashamed of this. I was on the verge of tears for two...

  13. Any twenty- or thirtysomething gay travelers out there?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Hey, guys! I was a nurse for nearly four years before I started traveling. I largely worked in orthopedics, but I also had some experience in outpatient pediatrics and nursing research. It is REALLY...

  14. What is the one thing you wish you had known on your first assignment?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Traveldee's topic in Travel

    First off, congrats! I have done a lot of med/surg float as a traveler and, as a result, I have learned that nursing care is 24/7 in a hospital. I used to work nights and I'd be floated at 11p. Unless...

  15. Any twenty- or thirtysomething gay travelers out there?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Thank you, A Gay Male Nurse, for responding. I'm really looking for a traveler, but I'll drop a line if I find myself in Southern

  16. Good and bad in CA, NM, and WA

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Travel

    I'm planning on my next assignment being in CA, NM, or WA. Any input regarding good and bad facilities would be greatly appreciated.

  17. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Jeff, I applied specifically to the orthopedics unit at the Downtown campus. The seasonal RN posting specify the type of unit. As for being "pulled," yes, I was referring to being floated. The main...

  18. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Travel

    I'm headed to NCH in Naples this winter and I'd love to know if anyone else is too. If you're returning there, I'd love to hear about your experiences too!

  19. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I work in orthopedics. There is very little turnover on the unit (relative to full-time staff). I have been treated very well. Because there are often 10-15 postops daily during peak season, they will...

  20. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Wow! You have a very full life plate! Here you go: 1 - NCH is, more or less, a community hospital (system). Therefore, their offerings in regards to pediatrics is very limited. Both Lee Memorial in...

  21. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Hi, denver nurse! I arrived in Naples in early January and I'm done in a few weeks. I have had a great experience at NCH. The staff has been friendly and the hospital makes an effort to recognize you...

  22. Do Not Underestimate the Difficulty Level of Nursing School

    AWanderingMinstral replied to tenjuna's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, nursing (school) is not for the faint of heart. I scanned your post and some of the responses. Without my study group, which often amounted to myself and one other student, I would not have made...

  23. I'm a community nurse now!

    AWanderingMinstral replied to %63theend's topic in Public, Community Health

    Congrats! I've interviewed for multiple PHN positions, but I simply cannot afford my student loans (BSN and MPH) working in a county health department. You'll definitely be getting your hands dirty...

  24. How to pick a travel nursing company for first time travelers?? Help!

    AWanderingMinstral replied to vivre_rire_amour's topic in Travel

    I, too, work with multiple agencies. They only make money when you're making money. So, they have every incentive to find you a suitable position. At the same time, you have to be realistic. The...

  25. DNP/MPH or epi program?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to cleback's topic in Public, Community Health

    I earned the MPH, but I considered dual MSN/MPH programs. Okay, I'm saying it: I get the impression that the DNP is considered a joke outside of nursing circles. If the purpose is to make you a master...