wanderlust99

wanderlust99

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  1. 26 week contracts

    wanderlust99 replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    Those contracts that typically offer 16 weeks or more, I would simply interview and ask my recruiter to submit me for 13. I never had an issue with a hospital turning me down. I think more than 13...

  2. Relocation Packages

    wanderlust99 replied to Jory's topic in General Nursing

    I received 3k for relocation bonus for a staff nursing position a couple months ago. So it does still

  3. Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    wanderlust99 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    No extra pay. In my nursing school, we were assigned a group of patients but the nursing instructor was on the floor to teach us. We would essentially take over med administration and the nursing...

  4. Did you marry a doctor?

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

    I wouldn't mind marrying another nurse. And I hate to generalize, but most of the physicians in my workplace are a little kooky with crazy mood swings I don't think I could put up

  5. New graduate and extremely shy

    wanderlust99 replied to KayStanley's topic in Travel

    Traveling can be very lonely at times. But, it is a great way to get you out of your shell and open up to others. It can be tough, I know! One really good thing is travelers tend to stick together...

  6. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    wanderlust99 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I had a job lined up as a RN in a level 1 ICU before I graduated nursing school. My only certification at the time was

  7. What to do with car overnight on long drives

    wanderlust99 replied to Lnr567's topic in Travel

    I was able to fit the majority of my belongings in my trunk. So most of my valuables would be in the trunk, out of view. I'd pack things that didn't look too interesting to steal in the backseats,...

  8. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

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

    Patients ask this a lot before going into surgery. About the surgeons and anesthesiologists. I always say they're great! You are in excellent hands. We will take good care of you, etc... I mean,...

  9. Preparing for ICU

    wanderlust99 replied to vzcookie's topic in Critical Care

    index and sepsis

  10. Does the travel aspect of nursing make up for the jobs cons?

    wanderlust99 replied to TimTamJimJam's topic in Travel

    Find another line of work and watch what you say on a forum full of nurses. We are a professional organization and can't really be compared to a fast food

  11. California Law. Covering another Nurses Patients

    wanderlust99 replied to lassenlake's topic in General Nursing

    No, not ok. You could report

  12. Overweight

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

    I gained a lot of weight working nights. Yeah I was eating like a pig, but I think being tired and off a normal schedule contributed to it. I thought i preferred nights until I changed to days and...

  13. Agencies with assignments in SoCal

    wanderlust99 replied to dmich85's topic in Travel

    Does Hoag still hire travelers? I haven't come across postings from Hoag before. Cross Country is the vendor for Cedars and UCSD. I always saw positions for UC Irvine, UC Keck and UCLA with Cross...

  14. Help! Travel nursing or fulfill a contract?!

    wanderlust99 replied to teresagray's topic in Travel

    If it was me, I'd stick with the job and take the 7K I didn't lose and take a long vacation. California road trip or go to Europe. Adventure and one last fun thing for yourself without having to...

  15. I Hate People (my rant)

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

    Nurses deal with not only the patient but their families, their doctors, and everyone else on the staff. We coordinate their care and make sure everything is done, which involves speaking to a lot of...

  16. Withheld meds

    wanderlust99 replied to demo24's topic in General Nursing

    I would document that you can't give due to no access. MD needs to be notified to prescribe med to unclog tube (I can't remember the name of it). Or whatever your policy is on unclogging tubes,...

  17. I'm a sexless nurse

    wanderlust99 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I am sexless at the moment too. Thanks for

  18. Become a Nurse without Nursing School

    wanderlust99 replied to Longa's topic in General Nursing

    You could always go to a regular 4 year college. Nurses can still go to those

  19. Floating at Alta Bates

    wanderlust99 replied to catholicrn's topic in Travel

    It is good to know to inform fellow travelers. Thank you. I know it's not uncommon, but there are hospitals who don't pull this ********! Why I stopped taking any kind of "ICU float"

  20. Housing problems - call the hospital?

    wanderlust99 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Travel

    Yes, when I went from traveler to staff, HR offered to help. She suggested an apartment complex some nurses lived at and she gave me info on a relocation company. I ended up finding my own place -...

  21. Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    wanderlust99 replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    I usually get a compliment or an "oh you're a nurse" (in a good way, with a smile) when I say I'm a nurse. People tend to like it. They think we are all caring and sweet ha. It has helped me get...

  22. How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

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

    I would let the nurse manager handle it. And also consider separating poor nursing care with her personality you don't care for. If she was a nice woman giving poor care would you still be keeping a...

  23. Low acuity patients when traveling

    wanderlust99 replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    Yep. I learned as a traveler to avoid any ICU float position because the majority of hospitals will float you to tele. I worked one where I floated 75% of the time to tele, it was pure hell. This...

  24. Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    wanderlust99 replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    These nurses need help and treatment, and sometimes the only way is by reporting. I hope she gets the help she

  25. Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    wanderlust99 replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    Does the movie star Tori Spelling? I remember that one. Interesting follow up. But if she was convicted as a child, aren't her records sealed? Maybe it's time for her to change her name