wanderlust99

wanderlust99

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  1. Getting pulled...

    wanderlust99 replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    I've been in this situation. I also started off in the ICU as a new grad and never worked step down or tele until I started traveling. In the past I have just stuck it out. i worked one job where I...

  2. Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

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

    I've gone above and beyond before, I just choose to keep it to myself. That is rewarding enough. If I get a letter from a family member or patient, that is

  3. California's 5 Hour Lunch Rule

    wanderlust99 replied to Bluekal's topic in California Nursing

    There has to be a way around the 5 hour rule. I tried to search for it because there are many websites devoted to this CA law, but no such luck! I've worked at dozens of CA hospitals as a traveler...

  4. California's 5 Hour Lunch Rule

    wanderlust99 replied to Bluekal's topic in California Nursing

    So you aren't getting your 3 mini breaks? How do you take an AM break if you are going to lunch at 0800? We have 12 plus nurses in our unit. Start lunch at 1100-1330. So goal is everyone is done...

  5. My Very Special Snowflake

    wanderlust99 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Kind of OT but this thread reminds me of a hospital I did a travel assignment at. Their VIP unit had a red carpet on the outside for discharges to home. A red carpet. Seriously. We would put them...

  6. time frame for first assignment?

    wanderlust99 replied to HikingNinja's topic in Travel

    I don't like how your recruiters seem elusive. They should be at least going over positions with you and the start dates now. I will usually tell the state I want to my recruiter to search and she...

  7. General workplace/personal life separation

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

    Well, the majority of my friends are fellow nurses. I don't need to be everyone's best friend, but acting interested in your coworkers just helps makes things easier at work. It's a balance you have...

  8. Share your packing routine and tips

    wanderlust99 replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I pack my clothes in those space saver bags, that seems to

  9. Freaking out

    wanderlust99 replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Driving across country is one of the best parts of travel nursing. One of my favorite things to do is be by myself, driving on the open roads. It's relaxing and gives you time to think. And if you...

  10. Babies in hospital rooms. ..ugh!! *twitch*

    wanderlust99 replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not a baby person, but children in general carry a lot of germs. I'm more worried about them giving something to my patients. And I work in the ICU. You would be surprised that there are some...

  11. Drug Testing for Newly Graduated RN

    wanderlust99 replied to ManNurse7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't test until you are clean!! You can buy drug tests at CVS, Walgreens,

  12. Internet and Cable on the GO for Travelers

    wanderlust99 replied to nicoled787's topic in Travel

    It's a pain but I usually will bite the bullet and get internet/cable from one of the providers. I have been on a few assignments and have gone without, only using my iPhone for internet use, but...

  13. self extubation

    wanderlust99 replied to lmarti10's topic in MICU, SICU

    It happens to us all. I haven't had a self extubation in a few years, but I did have someone pull out her subclavian central line at shift change, while my other patient was

  14. New ICU Nurse- Preceptor Problems

    wanderlust99 replied to lordizzy626's topic in Critical Care

    I may have the wrong impression here, but no one will like a complainer. You could just be venting online, understandable. But sometimes your attitude will show through. You really need to be able...

  15. Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

    wanderlust99 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Cost of living is too high in Hawaii. I would recommend the virgin islands

  16. High School, Math, and Nursing

    wanderlust99 replied to flojo11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely talk to your guidance counselor. I never took advanced math classes in high school, just the bare minimum. My senior year my counselor told me I had to take calculus to get into certain...

  17. New ICU Nurse- Preceptor Problems

    wanderlust99 replied to lordizzy626's topic in Critical Care

    Ask if you can orient with one preceptor on night shift for those 30 days. Do not badmouth or place any blame on any of your preceptors during your meeting with management. I would tell the manager...

  18. Anybody noticed weird restrictions on your nursing?

    wanderlust99 replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    Majority of the ICUs are like this that I've worked in. It's not that uncommon. I always try to find out during orientation what is okay for us to order and what isn't. Because hospitals are...

  19. cons to travel nursing

    wanderlust99 replied to bwischer's topic in Travel

    Being treated like a new nurse or like you don't know what you're doing when in reality you know EXACTLY what you are doing!! Frustrating. Luckily not a frequent occurrence, but today this was quite...

  20. I hate my job (vent)

    wanderlust99 replied to MarrahRN91's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. Keep it professional with your coworkers. Sometimes it's a blessing in disguise not to get personally involved with coworkers and become friends outside of work. If you are a hard...

  21. Do you ever contend with pesty ancillary staff?

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

    The worst is when you are right outside the room busy doing something and they push the dang call bell "I need the nurse". Or the other day, I was running around like crazy and the OT pressed the...

  22. Intensive Care Interventional Radiology

    wanderlust99 replied to emb92250's topic in Travel

    The only way you will know is if you interview and speak to the unit's nurse manager. I've applied to some of these positions before via cross country, some are true IR positions and won't take you...

  23. Computerized Charting Errors-Need Stories

    wanderlust99 replied to nurse4me8897's topic in General Nursing

    I am very much in favor of EMRs. The only problems I have seen is when hospitals don't convert to EMRs the proper way. Or when they only do it in phases. Like doing scanning of meds last, when it...

  24. PACU on call

    wanderlust99 replied to Bap9762's topic in Nursing Career

    I really enjoyed working in a PACU. It was a lovely break from ICU and tele nursing. So if you're burned out in your area, the PACU is really nice. It is still busy but it's different and a nice...

  25. advice on first time acute care travel experience please!

    wanderlust99 replied to stellabear's topic in Travel

    The nurse manager, the company and you as a traveler are all to blame here. It's irresponsible and not safe for you to continue working there. Just my two cents. I would