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  1. Western NC Hospitals

    auntsas82 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Help NC nurses :) I am looking at Murphy Medical Center in Murphy NC and Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde NC. Is anyone here familure with these hospitals..and if so would you recommend them?...

  2. A question about Adenosine

    auntsas82 replied to Aerin's topic in Emergency

    I think what they are referring to is the adenosine protocol for alot of hospitals. You give 6 mg first, if that doesnt convert (put the patient back into a sinus or atleast slow their rate ) then...

  3. A question about Adenosine

    auntsas82 replied to Aerin's topic in Emergency

    I have given adenosine 18mg at once bam...a few times. Usually with the cardiologist at bedside, and he knows what the pt requires to convert. Its not common, but have done

  4. interview for telephone/triage nurse tommorow

    auntsas82 replied to carpe diem's topic in Telephone Triage

    I see this is an old thread, just curious what came out of your interview? Do you like telephone triage nursing? Just looking into this nursing and thought I would ask for your input.

  5. Why Did You Choose Telehealth Nursing?

    auntsas82 replied to Destiny12's topic in Telephone Triage

    Hello fellow nurses, I realise this is an old post but thought I would go ahead and ask a question on it. I have recently moved to a rural area with very little nursing options available. I currently...

  6. First semester in NP program

    auntsas82 replied to NPRoseMona's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am assuming you mean MU as in Mizzou, columbia MO? Just looking into the program, any other feedback you can offer

  7. Farmington CT?!?!

    auntsas82 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Can anyone give me a review of University Conneticut Hospital in Farmington Ct? I am looking at an ICU travel contract this fall! Excited to see the area, I am from the midwest and have never been...

  8. mandatory OT?!?

    auntsas82 posted a topic in Travel

    Well this is a first for me, thought I might see if you have heard of this(or any advice). I accepted a contract in CT (I am from IL), got here two weeks ago and everything has been going well until...

  9. mandatory OT?!?

    auntsas82 replied to auntsas82's topic in Travel

    Thanks for your input. Yes, the contract was ended over it. Lesson learned...I have never seen anything like that before. I heard nothing of it before 3:30 am my first weekend shift there. The agency...

  10. Convince Me About MedStaff...

    auntsas82 replied to wahine_kine's topic in Travel

    Completely agree with you. Although with any company it needs to be in writing..I dont trust any agency. Medstaff has been dishonest with me through and through on the current assignment. This is the...

  11. MED STAFF

    auntsas82 replied to HD-RN's topic in Travel

    Just to clarify a previous post I made: I did end up taking a contract with Medstaff and this is the first contract I have ever walked on. Terrible to put it kindly. The agency has not been helpful in...

  12. Is my recruiter taking me for a ride??

    auntsas82 replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Intersting. I am looking at a contract in Farmington Ct for 31/hour. I am living in IL and I can make that as a staff nurse. I guess part of it is the economy....they can get away with these poor pay...

  13. MED STAFF

    auntsas82 replied to HD-RN's topic in Travel

    Did you end up going with them? I havnt read alot of reviews myself but I am getting ready to sign a contract with them. I have been talking to Jason Iannoti (recruiter) and he seems pretty descent. I...

  14. wanting to come to conn.....need info please

    auntsas82 replied to sicustat's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thanks for the information. I am looking at signing the contract for Farmington CT-UCon hospital. ICU position. I am driving from IL, I hate to think they are in such financial difficulties,...I very...

  15. Travel in Rolla, MO

    auntsas82 replied to plove's topic in Travel

    Well I think there is alot of "fishyness" in what travel companies tell you right now. The agency that called me was core medical group. I have never worked for them, but certainly wasnt impressed...

  16. wanting to come to conn.....need info please

    auntsas82 replied to sicustat's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Did you end up going to Farmington? I am looking at an ICU contract there, and would appreciate some feedback! Thanks

  17. Travel in Rolla, MO

    auntsas82 replied to plove's topic in Travel

    I am not familure with this facility beside. I was contacted from a travel agency that ROlla Mo was looking for an ICU travelor. I contacted the HR of that hospital and they told me they were not...

  18. any help on this one belleville illinios st elizabeths hospital????

    auntsas82 replied to curlysin's topic in Travel

    THanks for the info. I am looking at ICU. Any generalized recommendations on things to do in Belleville? I like photography in particular, I cant seem to find much stuff online. Thanks again, maybe we...

  19. any help on this one belleville illinios st elizabeths hospital????

    auntsas82 replied to curlysin's topic in Travel

    Did you end up working there? I am looking at a travel contract in Belleville IL at Memorial. How is the area? Do you know anything about Memorial?

  20. Would you pick a small or large facility?

    auntsas82 replied to kate24's topic in Travel

    Are there really hospitals that only have one l/d nurse working? Yikes...You are talking more than small! I can see your concern there, atleast icu there are two of you working. In my experience often...

  21. Would you pick a small or large facility?

    auntsas82 replied to kate24's topic in Travel

    Everyone likes different things My home hospital is a big hospital, state of the art cardiac care. As a staff nurse, I enjoy it greatly. As far as travel contracts though, I prefer smaller rural...

  22. Would you pick a small or large facility?

    auntsas82 replied to kate24's topic in Travel

    I am certainly not a L/D nurse, (cardiac icu here) but from traveling at first I would stick with what you know. So if you are use to rural/small country medicine hospitals...I would stick with that....

  23. Recommended Hospital in Iowa

    auntsas82 replied to futureRNtraveler08's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know if they are still taking travelers? I would love to go there, it would be closer to home. I grew up outside of Kahoka MO.

  24. Recommended Hospital in Iowa

    auntsas82 replied to futureRNtraveler08's topic in General Nursing

    I see this is an older post, but was woundering if anyone has worked for Keokuk IA hospital? I have been a travelor for this last year, but due to the economy was looking to move back closer to home...

  25. Onward Healthcare

    auntsas82 replied to cvryder's topic in Travel

    The lady I talked with (Angela) was VERY nice, but I thought I would try to get some feedback about the company itsself. I am a ICU/CCU nurse myself, looking to go anywhere with nice nature scenery :)...