AWanderingMinstral

AWanderingMinstral

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  1. From the floor to the ER

    AWanderingMinstral replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    I'd be curious to hear from other RNs who switched from med/surg to the ER. I have been a RN (med/surg, research, insurance, and travel) for nearly six years and I'm considering switching to the ER in...

  2. Do doctors have any idea what we nurses do? lol

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

    Anything is possible. The reality is that I'm neither interested in nor do I care about the adverse effects of intravenous vitamin K (not enough to memorize them when I can look them up). I provided...

  3. Do doctors have any idea what we nurses do? lol

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

    I think many doctors DO know what we do...and that's why they're doctors. One of my biggest pet peeves is when a doctor asks me why another doctor ordered a particular medication. Um, aren't you a...

  4. Los Angeles travel assignment...

    AWanderingMinstral replied to NurseVirgo's topic in Travel

    When I use Craigslist, I only respond to well-written ads/messages with clear pictures of the apartment/house/room. I also insist on speaking via FaceTime or Skype. Finally, I ask for references and I...

  5. New traveller (ED), newish nurse, didn't get my contract renewed. Freaking.

    AWanderingMinstral replied to InACedarGrove's topic in Travel

    Wow! That was one heck of a "long short story"! Anywho, don't sweat it! Unless you really messed up, you fulfilled your contract and your recruiter will place you in another contract soon (remember...

  6. Understanding Pay (Wage) vs. Per Diem

    AWanderingMinstral replied to nicholaa2's topic in Travel

    I have been a traveler on and off for the past two years. I think of my compensation as a pie. The pie can be sliced in a lot of different ways. If your hourly rate is well below the market rate...

  7. ISO CliffsNotes Summary of the Reserves

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Government, Military

    Can someone knowledgeable of the Reserves give me a brief summary of the PROs and CONs? I'm pursuing the public health officer role in the Air Force (since I possess a master of public health degree),...

  8. ISO CliffsNotes Summary of the Reserves

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    Nearly 200 views and NO input.

  9. Have you traveled to Florida?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to yukka99's topic in Travel

    Again, I suggest you wait until next fall/winter and take a seasonal contract with a facility. The money is better and they often offer incentives for you to return the following season. Many of the...

  10. How many agencies to work with?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to TravelNewbie's topic in Travel

    If a company tells you that you can only work exclusively for them, MOVE ON! I have been with three national agencies and one regional (NY State/NJ) agency. It CAN get confusing when you're looking...

  11. A month into my first assignment...how it's going so far.

    AWanderingMinstral replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    I'm REALLY happy that you posted your experience because now MORE prospective travelers will think twice before accepting a contract. Bedside nursing is not for the faint of heart and traveling is...

  12. Have you traveled to Florida?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to yukka99's topic in Travel

    The pay in Florida is horrible (whether you're a full-time employee or a traveler). I am currently working as a seasonal employee at a hospital in SW Florida and I couldn't be happier. I'm earning...

  13. Anyone else: canceled contract due to Hurricane Sandy?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Travel

    I was thinking the same thing, fawnsternnurse! It's really unfortunate that these folks are either nurses or aspiring nurses. I cannot weigh in on your question, but I sincerely wish you well in...

  14. New traveler-Capefear

    AWanderingMinstral replied to 1Dreamer's topic in Travel

    LOVED the "curb the attitude!" So, you jeopardize your license and mental well-being in order to be a better nurse. Sounds like an even exchange to me! NOT! My first assignment was at a facility that...

  15. SOS: FL Hospitals to Avoid!

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Travel

    Which hospitals should I avoid in FL? There are, of course, a TON of poorly paying contracts in FL right now and I'd like to know which facilities are unpleasant.

  16. Sick of Florida

    AWanderingMinstral replied to thelema13's topic in Travel

    Which is why I am leaving the

  17. SOS: FL Hospitals to Avoid!

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Broward in FTL requires PBDS. I have earned a RN diploma, BSN, and master's degree. So, I'm pretty confident that I can pass it. HOWEVER, I am not going to uproot myself from the Northeast, trek to...

  18. Altering Contract Terms

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Travel

    I am interviewing for my third travel contract. I have been a med/surg float traveler for 14 months between the two places I have been. I would like to be (more) unit-specific. If I am NOT...

  19. Low pay in NYC?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to jguce's topic in Travel

    I have been told that most (all?) assignments in NYC pay poorly because of the high cost of housing. Since so many people want to work there, they can offer a low hourly rate because there will always...

  20. Started first travel assignment. Totally stressed, is it just me?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to lupe's topic in Travel

    How are you doing, Lupe? Feeling better now that a couple of weeks have

  21. SOS: FL Hospitals to Avoid!

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I interviewed with Ft. Lauderdale (which I declined once I learned they require PBDS), Largo, and Sarasota. I have read that HCA facilities are horrible.

  22. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I want to be the attractive and young female RN who lands the older MD in my first year of nursing. That way, I never have to be a RN again. :

  23. Time to throw in the towel...

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you, Stargazer, for the supportive response. You articulated exactly how I feel about bedside nursing. It's a matter of completing a list of tasks. I've found that you can complete 99 of 100...

  24. Time to throw in the towel...

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have worked in both nursing research and health insurance and they were both reeeeeeeeeeeeeeally boring. I realized, at both 25 and 35, that I want to do good work and see the world. Having been a...

  25. Started first travel assignment. Totally stressed, is it just me?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to lupe's topic in Travel

    Amen, NedRN! Great advice! In all honesty, I don't worry myself TOO much with the logistical stuff. As a traveler, you're hired to provide competent nursing care. While PART of that IS policy and...