wanderlust99

wanderlust99

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  1. Need advice on housing! I am so frustrated.

    wanderlust99 posted a topic in Travel

    Ok, so I have completed 2 travel assignments with American Mobile. On to my 3rd next week. My problem is housing. I feel they house me in crappy run down apartments that just aren't good enough. If...

  2. nasal trumpet for fecal incontinence

    wanderlust99 replied to wkeith's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, used to do this all the time! Until everyone caught up w/it...no we aren't allowed. I like the bags that catch the poop, that way you don't have to insert anything....or stretch anything.

  3. How much lifting does an ICU nurse do?

    wanderlust99 replied to newyorkgrrrrrrrrrrrl's topic in MICU, SICU

    A LOT! Turning pts every 2 hours. Bathing them. Cleaning up poop. Helping them get oob to chair. Taking pts to CT scan. It's a physical job, just don't do it alone and always be safe. If your pt...

  4. medical and surgical intermediate floors....more like ICU or Med/Surg?

    wanderlust99 replied to nuwbee25's topic in MICU, SICU

    It really does depend on your hospital. The SICU I currently work at sometimes feels like a med surg floor! These pts don't belong in an ICU, but it's just the hospital I'm at right now. Sometimes...

  5. Ruptured AVM

    wanderlust99 replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hmm...if a pt is declared brain dead, they are dead. Either the team is trying to keep their other organs going for donation or we're just waiting for all the family members to get there before we...

  6. Do Neuro ICU nurses get good cardiac experience?

    wanderlust99 replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    If you want to be a heart nurse, work in a busy CVICU if that is really your passion. Neuro is very interesting though and is a wonderful speciality to have. You will become familiar with all the...

  7. Anyone travel in San Diego or Southern CA recently???

    wanderlust99 replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in Travel

    that's the average pay rate in southern cali, go north and you can make

  8. Gentlemen (and viewing Ladies)

    wanderlust99 replied to moneyline702's topic in Men in Nursing

    your wife sounds like a

  9. Is there still a nursing shortage crisis?

    wanderlust99 replied to newgrad82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not a new grad and I can't find a job. Some shortage

  10. Awkward Situation

    wanderlust99 replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    what a perv. he obviously wanted you to see him! i would tell his parents

  11. How to file a complaint against Charge Nurse?

    wanderlust99 replied to BerryHappy's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse manager. She is responsible for responding to this complaint. If no response, go above her and report them

  12. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    wanderlust99 replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    I'm with American Mobile and haven't had any issues besides finding a job recently! I keep having to extend at a hospital I don't really like. I think it depends on your recruiter. As far as AM...

  13. traveling in this economy

    wanderlust99 replied to PrettyinPink1234's topic in Travel

    Since you don't want to travel until August, HOPEFULLY things will pick up by then! If you wanted to do it right now, I would say no...it's just not the same anymore. I know many ICU nurses who can't...

  14. 3 wks left & still no job:(

    wanderlust99 posted a topic in Travel

    So, I have 3 weeks left with my current contract and I have no job for my next assignment. Nothing. Haven't had one interview. My recruiter sent out my application to 2 hospitals that were in the...

  15. 3 wks left & still no job:(

    wanderlust99 replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

    Ok, so now I've got 4 weeks left and still no job! ha. My WA state license is taking 2 months...so my hopes for Seattle don't look so good. Never thought I wouldn't be able to find a job in CA, but...

  16. 3 wks left & still no job:(

    wanderlust99 replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

    So, I have decided to extend with my current contract. Luckily they still have a need for me, otherwise I'd be in trouble. I'm relieved to have a job for awhile though!

  17. med/surg travel nursing - little to no unit orientation?

    wanderlust99 replied to beachgirl01's topic in Travel

    I wouldn't go to a place that doesn't give me a proper orientation...at least 2 days. I work in an icu so may be different. Most places I hear about give you a 2 day orientation. I'm sorry for the ED...

  18. 3 wks left & still no job:(

    wanderlust99 replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the info. Yea, that was a big mistake...not signing up with more companies. I have a little over 2 weeks left & still haven't had one

  19. Have you noticed a difference in how various populations treat nurses?

    wanderlust99 posted a topic in Travel

    So, maybe it's just me. But, after working in the south for a few years then coming out west...it seems like the general pt population here has more respect and is just nicer than the patients I...

  20. Have you noticed a difference in how various populations treat nurses?

    wanderlust99 replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

    lol omg I am having memories of pts family members keeping journals of every single thing I do! And the southerners are suppose to be the nice & friendly people...I don't think so. More like...

  21. pBt02 monitoring brain tissue oxygenation?

    wanderlust99 posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Anyone else using these brain tissue oxygenation devices? I have just started a new travel assignment where the doc is using these on many of our patients. But, the previous neuro icu's I've worked...

  22. Some serious questions

    wanderlust99 replied to AGal110's topic in General Nursing

    YES you will have to wipe butts as a nurse. You'll probably get poop on your scrubs at one point too. And blood. I got some blood on my shoes a few months ago that won't come out. Also, nursing is...

  23. Is anyone having trouble finding a good assignment out west?

    wanderlust99 replied to Tennesseeliving's topic in Travel

    Yes, I'm having trouble finding a good assignment. I just won't settle for another crappy assignment like the one I'm currently at. I'm hoping I'm not unemployed though:( My recruiter said it's...

  24. No Nursing Care?

    wanderlust99 replied to CNA_Timmy's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't be a CNA again if you paid me the same salary I get now. No way! As the pt's nurse you provide complete pt care. You really are that pt's advocate and that is a good feeling. Once you...

  25. Night shift vs Day shift: stop the hate

    wanderlust99 replied to Jack Hawaii's topic in General Nursing

    I don't appreciate day shift saying they are too busy to change IVs, IV tubing, give baths, etc... I have worked both. Tasks should be shared. Poor management and unprofessional staff contributes to...