wanderlust99

wanderlust99

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  1. Lunch breaks in ICU.

    wanderlust99 replied to IvesRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Break nurse or help all nurse that is not the charge nurse. It's not safe to cover 4 Icu patients. Something bad will eventually happen if it hasn't

  2. More $$/hr for CCRN?

    wanderlust99 replied to cabgnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    3% for all certs or

  3. Overweight travel nurses!!

    wanderlust99 replied to namroRN's topic in Travel

    Oh lord you sound like me. Lol. I'm overweight and have traveled 5 years no problem. I am very insecure and my weight still prevents me from doing things. I worked with another overweight travel nurse...

  4. I just can't do this anymore...

    wanderlust99 replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    Can you dump the

  5. wouldn't it be easier

    wanderlust99 replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes people are surprised when I say I went to a regular 4 year university for my nursing degree. I try not to let it bother me. Another discussion is the online programs. Get ready for a lot of...

  6. Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

    wanderlust99 replied to rednotebook's topic in General Nursing

    Not enough support staff, not enough help, understaffing to save money, being treated like a number by mgt & a slave by some patients, many people don't respect the nursing profession, rude...

  7. "I don't want an admit..."

    wanderlust99 replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for helping. Usually the charge nurses on the floors I've worked on sit at the desk and do

  8. Internet and/or cable when traveling..

    wanderlust99 replied to curlygirly77's topic in Travel

    I call and set it up each time. But be very careful that they don't require a contract or any fees. I've learned that if I don't like who I'm speaking to and he or she isn't offering me a good deal...

  9. New TV Show- Nurse Nation on MTV

    wanderlust99 replied to kingofthekicks20's topic in Travel

    Interesting. What city are they filming in if you don't mind me

  10. "Wait for the nurse"

    wanderlust99 replied to brido's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my hometown the nurses in doctors offices are usually RNs. Maybe they were actually

  11. Are you married sweetie?"

    wanderlust99 replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had several patients ask me when I'm expecting. I'm just

  12. How would you describe Nursing

    wanderlust99 replied to 2bRNatasha85's topic in General Nursing

    Similar to a waitress or servant but medically

  13. Scrub the hub

    wanderlust99 replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of cleaning for 30 sec. 15 sec alcohol wipe and then draw. I too prefer the impregnated

  14. New TV Show- Nurse Nation on MTV

    wanderlust99 replied to kingofthekicks20's topic in Travel

    Oh wow. I can't see it catching on like jersey shore so I'm not too worried. I'm excited because what we do is pretty cool IMO. I just hope the nurses they choose aren't complete

  15. Favorite cities/locations you've traveled?

    wanderlust99 replied to Traveldee's topic in Travel

    I left my heart in San Francisco. I adore that city. I only wish I could afford to live there

  16. Oakland vs Los Angeles

    wanderlust99 replied to AdriRN's topic in Travel

    Anyone have experience with highland Oakland? I see about 20 openings for Icu and wondering what's going on

  17. Burned out and hate nursing

    wanderlust99 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi. Just wanted to add that the OP read my mind. However I'm choosing to stay positive. I work three days a week. Better than 5. I'd never do OT. I'm happy to have money. That's it. Try ICU. I feel...

  18. What to do after a rough shift?

    wanderlust99 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I binge on food. This is why im

  19. Can I travel with just over 1 yr experience?

    wanderlust99 replied to photocodo's topic in Travel

    I have gone 1-3 weeks off in between assignments. I work mainly in CA where the most jobs are. I honestly don't think you will be very marketable with only 1 year experience. You really need 2 for...

  20. offers

    wanderlust99 replied to cheryl056's topic in Travel

    Is the 1100/week take home including your stipend? If so that is too low. You won't be making much and CA housing is

  21. Los Angeles travel assignment...

    wanderlust99 replied to NurseVirgo's topic in Travel

    I think she meant a lot of white people when she said non diverse. I usually take company housing. I hate extended stays. I say use Craigslist if you're not into taking company housing. I recommend...

  22. Any other nurses have a baby voice?

    wanderlust99 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Not a baby voice but I'm soft spoken and sometimes my accent comes off strange to people. It's a mix of southern and sometimes can sound prissy. People always think I'm sweet from my voice but I'm...

  23. Harlem Shake - Nursing Style!

    wanderlust99 replied to pmabraham's topic in Nursing Humor

    so cute. These make me miss working in my old unit where we'd do silly stuff on

  24. end of life care.. how could I have done better?

    wanderlust99 replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread. We provide end of life care so frequently in the ICU, usually without ever consulting hospice or having the time to do so. It's helpful getting some comments from hospice nurses....

  25. I am having the hardest time making a career decision

    wanderlust99 replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it'd be easier for her to adjust in the 5th grade versus as a teenager or even as a middle schooler. There is so much fun stuff to do in San Diego, she could end up loving it! And moving...