emilee1978

emilee1978

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  1. Cannot find housing, HELP! (Boston)

    emilee1978 replied to michlynn's topic in Travel

    There's an extended stay in Braintree, which is a suburb of Boston. Is it too late to let the agency handle it? My housing in Boston was always nice, I was a traveller there for almost 3

  2. Can I travel with my dog who is a pit mix?

    emilee1978 replied to neurogirl77's topic in Travel

    Woops. Accidentally hit send. Anyways. The apartment can kick you out for violating your lease , it's a matter of property insurance. And also, if you say he's a " mixed" breed, apartment...

  3. Can I travel with my dog who is a pit mix?

    emilee1978 replied to neurogirl77's topic in Travel

    Most apartments have breed restrictions, You can dance around that all you want , but if the apartment finds out ,

  4. When patients and visitors are rude

    emilee1978 replied to brownbook's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  5. When patients and visitors are rude

    emilee1978 replied to brownbook's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So according to the original poster, it's a battered wife's fault if her husband hits her in the face? I mean, his dinner was on the table AFTER 5 o'clock................I truly believe if nursing...

  6. NursesRX doesnt pay weekly?

    emilee1978 replied to Strawberrykool's topic in Travel

    NursesRX is under the AMN umbrella, and AMN pays however the hospital has decided they wanna pay their travellers, bi-weekly or weekly. I've had both when I worked for AMN. I think most travellers...

  7. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

    emilee1978 replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

    I'm like you, Theopenroad54, I like privacy, a decent apartment, my own washer/dryer, etc. Yes, I could go live at the Y or rent a room in some ax murderer's basement for $150 a month, but...

  8. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    emilee1978 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I find myself wondering at times why I went into this profession. Does anyone else get annoyed with healthcare today? The sense of entitlement has rolled over to healthcare and the "have it your way"...

  9. A disgruntled ex calling the bon on me.

    emilee1978 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, I disagree with the BON's anonymous complaint policy....for this very reason, some crazy ex, white-trash neighbor, or anyone with an ax to grind can try to ruin your career.. Shouldn't you...

  10. Traveling with a Mooch/Dirtbag?

    emilee1978 replied to 79Tango's topic in Travel

    Another option, with sometimes pretty decent pay is bartending? A traveller I worked with years ago had a husband who was retired, but would find bartending jobs wherever they went, and usually...

  11. Traveling with a Mooch/Dirtbag?

    emilee1978 replied to 79Tango's topic in Travel

    Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but unless they're retired, I don't trust a man who doesn't work. Case

  12. requesting suggestion on travel nursing.

    emilee1978 replied to sims0025's topic in Travel

    Was at Johns Hopkins last year for 6 months, PM me if you want any details about

  13. Cautionary Tale/ American Mobile /Medical Express Strikes Again

    emilee1978 replied to lilacscrubs's topic in Travel

    I was with AMN for 3 years, the housing seemed to become shabbier with each assignment, left and went with Advantage RN, so far I'm happy, gave me 3 choices of housing through them, or could take...

  14. What to expect in pay and per diems??

    emilee1978 replied to nicurn2008's topic in Travel

    I was told by an accountant, who is not that familiar with travel nursing so take it with a grain of salt, that anything under 17-18$/hour is a red flag to the

  15. Mass General Hospital

    emilee1978 replied to travel88's topic in Travel

    I did almost 2 years as a traveller in Boston, I did bring my car, but was housed in Quincy due to my dog. PM me if you have any questions, I loved my time there!!!!! They will most likely house you...

  16. Fail Pbds?

    emilee1978 replied to mojofla's topic in Travel

    I took and passed this test about a month ago, I found the test to be highly subjective. Although I passed at my current hospital, I don't know that I'd get in my car and trek across the country...

  17. Relationships with Doctors

    emilee1978 replied to G in Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to know which hospital you work at.. where there are cute/handsome residents with pleasant attitudes, who you'd WANT to have any contact with outside the hospital..maybe I should apply...

  18. Verbal assault by a pt.

    emilee1978 replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    The CommuterRN said-"A belligerent person will be escorted out of the bank by security if he starts verbally abusing the tellers. A person who does not behave himself on a major airline will be...

  19. Snow Days....

    emilee1978 replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    I can sympathize with the Southerners who aren't equipped to deal with the snow, the problem is we get a fair amount of call-off's in the Northern states as well, what's their

  20. New grad considering Travel nursing. Anyone recommend it?

    emilee1978 replied to kurisutien_BSN_rn's topic in Travel

    I would highly NOT recommend travelling as a new grad, and most hospitals will NOT take you unless you have 1-2, sometime 3+ years of experience. If a "recruiter" is telling you that, they are NOT...

  21. Customer Service...........yay or nay?

    emilee1978 replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  22. How is the job market?

    emilee1978 replied to eriksoln's topic in Travel

    The market is OK, better than last year but NOTHING like it was 3-4 years ago. You have to change your expectations to be able to find a job, and you have to be less picky able location, hospitals,...

  23. Customer Service...........yay or nay?

    emilee1978 replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it's another instance of good idea gone bad {ie: sexual harrassment laws, political correctness}. 50 years ago, you'd have a boss chasing his secretary around the desk. Nowadays, if you make...

  24. Organized/condensed packing tips

    emilee1978 replied to newrn05's topic in Travel

    Space Bags at Bed, Bath and Beyond are great. You hook them up to your vacuum and they shrink down, I've packed my whole wardrobe in those. I recommend taking a few personal items, ie. picture frames,...

  25. Would You Feel Comfortable Doing This?

    emilee1978 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I think the better question is why do you have a Snellen chart to begin with?