LadyTiger44

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  1. What to bring? And how do you get it there?

    LadyTiger44 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Travel

    Thanks! I scaled down some things I am bringing, but I do have a shower curtain-lol! We decided to have it shipped through fed-ex and it will be a little cheaper than renting a

  2. Helpful Tips for the Nurse Traveler

    LadyTiger44 replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Travel

    Hi. I am new to travel nursing and I was wondering what all some of you bring and how do you get it to the destination you are going to? Any suggestions would be great! I am thinking I am going to...

  3. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    LadyTiger44 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I actually never wanted to be a nurse. Always wanted to be an art teacher, and thought I had a weak stomach. After I graduated I decided to take one semester off from school. My mom ended up...

  4. Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    LadyTiger44 replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know how you feel. I lost my job b/c I was friends with someone from work and they took an issue to my manager. My patients that I keep in touch with and fellow workers were devestated and angry....

  5. new to travel

    LadyTiger44 replied to dia.1720's topic in Travel

    Yep, I got my FL license. Umm, they sent me a letter saying they had all my documents, then about maybe a week later if that they sent me a temporary letter saying I did get my license. My license...

  6. Facebook

    LadyTiger44 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wondered... Has anyone out there been in trouble due to anything on facebook? On my old unit we took care of VAD (ventricular assist device) pts, and they are in and out all the time so you...

  7. new to travel

    LadyTiger44 replied to dia.1720's topic in Travel

    I went with American Mobile which is part of that company, so keep us posted! I start in January in Naples,

  8. Anyone worked for Bestaff Travel?

    LadyTiger44 replied to tulsanurse1's topic in Travel

    There is a website that has reviewed travel companies and its http://www.highwayhypodermics.com/travel_nursing_companies.htm I ultimately went with a company in which I have a really good repoire...

  9. Traveling Opportunities

    LadyTiger44 replied to BellaRN2010's topic in Travel

    I am just starting out in travel nursing so I am not sure what it was like. I have 2.5 years of experience on a cardiovascular tele med/surg floor. It wasn't hard at all for me to get a contract and...

  10. Searching for a good agency for travel nursing

    LadyTiger44 replied to GoNightingale's topic in Travel

    I am going with American Mobile. My recruiter has been really great. I can PM you her info if you

  11. How do I go about traveling as an RN?

    LadyTiger44 replied to tatempole's topic in Travel

    I am just starting on my adventure as a traveling nurse. I have 2.5 years experience. They really want you to have two years experience. I researched travel nurse companies on my own and chose...

  12. Facebook

    LadyTiger44 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    To reply-we did post the picture, with the pts consent. It just wasn't written consent. We are still friends and he was VERY upset about what happened. He is in and out of the hospital frequently,...

  13. What is your day like?

    LadyTiger44 replied to RR910's topic in Cardiac

    I'm not working right now waiting to start a travel nursing job, but I come from cardiac. I was on a cardiosurgical med surg/PCU floor. We had 51 beds on 2 units with 9 PCU beds. We took surgical...

  14. Anyone traveling only in Florida?

    LadyTiger44 replied to enchantedpixie's topic in Travel

    Looking to get my license in FL, and it seems like you have to have the med errors CE completed before you submit for your license, but the website they recommend you have to enter your FL license...

  15. Heard of American Mobile Healthcare

    LadyTiger44 replied to jaycrue's topic in Travel

    Can you pm me the info on who you are with? Thanks,

  16. what is it like to work at Clarian hospitals...

    LadyTiger44 replied to Saltysaltyky's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I work at Methodist downtown and I absolutely love it. I am not in the OR but work on the cardio surgical med surg team. We have a great team and I love the patient population. I started at IU and...

  17. Indiana nurses salary...New grad and experienced

    LadyTiger44 replied to wilso114's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I work at Methodist and we just got aprroved for our raises this year which is gonna equal everyone out to 22.40 including new grads. I know we are hiring bc I have seen our manager interviewing. I...

  18. How's the job market there in Indiana?

    LadyTiger44 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I work at a big hospital in Indy (Methodist) and at least on our unit they are not changing nurse to patient ratios-on days we never have more than 4 pts (nights has 5). On days we always have PCAs,...

  19. New Grad Freaking out about jobs

    LadyTiger44 replied to rn4ever7411's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Since you said you wouldn't mind relocating you should come to Indianapolis, IN. I work at a Magnet hospital downtown and we have jobs. No sign on bonuses I don't think, but we have competitive pay...

  20. So, has hiring picked up for everyone else??

    LadyTiger44 replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Come on down to Indiana, because we have jobs. I am at a Magnet hospital in downtown Indy. I don't think we are offering bonuses, but the pay is competive and I love my

  21. New grad RNs: Do you hate nursing already?

    LadyTiger44 replied to OliveRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    If I were you I would agree with the above posters and contact EAP. There are most likely resources available to you. I also believe in the power of prayer!! If GOD brought you to it, HE will bring...

  22. How Do You Unwind?

    LadyTiger44 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is SO hard for me to unwind sometimes after work, since we are on sensory overload all day! If I have to work the next day, I just take a melatonin and hit the sack! Works better than ambien and...

  23. PleaseRespond: (for my thesis project) "do you work for a Magnet Hospital?"

    LadyTiger44 replied to lexgarmom's topic in General Nursing

    A-Do you work for a Magnet hospital? Yes. B-If yes:Is the facility better for nursing staff than a non-magnet hoapital based on your personal experience? I have only worked at a magnet hospital....

  24. Anyone an addictions nurse?

    LadyTiger44 replied to Mo_RN's topic in Addictions

    Where do yall work at? I live in Indiana, and would love to do addictions nursing especially b/c my dad is an addict. I have been a nurse for a year and a half, and the last year have been working...

  25. Leave a staff position to travel in this economy??

    LadyTiger44 replied to hagmayer's topic in Travel

    I am surprising people have been so discouraging! I am planning on doing some traveling nursing in January. I also have a staff job currently. What I am planning on doing is seeing if I can take a...