OldnurseRN

OldnurseRN

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  1. Virgin Islands Licensing

    OldnurseRN replied to Gypsy_Nurse's topic in Travel

    Trustaff seems to do most of the travel assignments there. They are definitely not

  2. What does AFRO stand for? Does any one know about this procedure?

    OldnurseRN replied to yadis572002's topic in Nursing Career

    [color=#0044cc]aorta femoral

  3. Ageism in Nursing: A Pervasive Problem

    OldnurseRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know first-hand about age discrimination. I lost my job for medical reasons and then no would hire me. The medical reason was resolved, not revealed, and the reason for termination was my position...

  4. First-time traveler?? - need help!

    OldnurseRN replied to Kathy643's topic in Travel

    I just wonder how current all the info is on Aureus? They were my first agency and still are. I have never been treated differently from day one and don't feel exploited. My last assignment I worked...

  5. First assignment in Maryland/DC area

    OldnurseRN replied to CaseManagerRN's topic in Travel

    I worked at Suburban last winter. I was housed in Silver Spring. Commute was 20 minutes. Peppertree Farms was where I

  6. Travel agencies for newbie travelers??? Need advice

    OldnurseRN replied to Lunalitsa's topic in Travel

    I travel with Aureus and have for several assignments. Have had NO problems with them. Now, some of the assignments were bad but the agency isn't. I get nice housing and good pay. My checks are always...

  7. What is the real deal with Trustaff???

    OldnurseRN replied to oncrn86's topic in Travel

    I worked one assignment for Trustaff. I wouldn't go

  8. INTERNET SERVICE?!! While Travel Nursing?!!

    OldnurseRN replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in Travel

    I just use whatever cable company is there. It is usually Comcast. I don't sign a contract just combine my cable and internet and stop service when I'm

  9. To anybody with traveling experience! Questions..

    OldnurseRN replied to texas_angel's topic in Travel

    You need experience before traveling. Without that experience you can't possibly succeed at traveling. Another point I'd like to make is that you should not pick a specialty geared for travel needs...

  10. What color scrubs do you wear?

    OldnurseRN replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My last travel assignment was strictly navy for nurses. Boring! All my others have been color of choice. I personally wear the same colors ... top and bottom and dress it up with a print jacket. Funny...

  11. DMV Housing

    OldnurseRN replied to jskgx2's topic in Travel

    Oncology. I worked nights. We had 6+ pts, one tech. Even the day nurses have 5 and 6 pts. ALL the nurses on the oncology floor were awesome, helpful, and very appreciative of travelers. Traffic is a...

  12. DMV Housing

    OldnurseRN replied to jskgx2's topic in Travel

    I just left there. Staff there is awesome but staffing is horrific! House supervisors couldn't care less that your floor is already swamped and keep piling the patients in. They NEVER staff according...

  13. Travel nurse housing

    OldnurseRN replied to GucciBeaR143's topic in Travel

    My agency provides housing. I get a set wage which is from $28.00 to $32.00 an hour, on average, and never deal with any housing issues. My rental insurance is covered by the agency, also. I honestly...

  14. Considering becoming a Travel RN, any advice???

    OldnurseRN replied to Tam02's topic in Travel

    And before you do decide, review the travel sites and learn which specialties are in most demand. I have been a certified oncology nurse in my past life, a psych nurse, an ED nurse, etc. Now I am...

  15. DMV Housing

    OldnurseRN replied to jskgx2's topic in Travel

    Peppertree Farms in Silver Spring, MD. Not a bad place. Apartments are nice but it's a big complex and can be noisy from all the children. (Hope you aren't going to Suburban

  16. Can someone educate me about FMLA, please?

    OldnurseRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    My experience with FMLA was a disaster. I was allowed the 12 weeks but when the doctor kept me off TWELVE days longer I lost my job. No amount of asking, reasoning, BEGGING budged my hospital! I was...

  17. Thoughts on this travel company???

    OldnurseRN replied to ICUgeek's topic in Travel

    Oh I totally understand tango. It WAS a concern for me, too, at the time but, once I researched and then read the clause clearly spelled out in the contract, I couldn't fault the company. My...

  18. Thoughts on this travel company???

    OldnurseRN replied to ICUgeek's topic in Travel

    I've been with Aureus for several assignments. Never had a problem. Pay is always deposited, recruiter always helpful.have done assignments with others but Aureus is who I always go back to. FYI the...

  19. American mobile - ending contract, fees? HELP

    OldnurseRN replied to jsallen's topic in Travel

    I'm of the opinion of that my nursing license is more important than any contract. When I work with unsafe staffing ratio I make it known that I feel it unsafe. I won't desert my patients but if...

  20. Trouble getting references..

    OldnurseRN replied to rbs105's topic in Travel

    Rarely will a hospital give a reference anymore. I get mine from charge nurses at the faciities I work in. They frequently offer me thier names and

  21. VA Hospital Travelers

    OldnurseRN replied to gnursjr2's topic in Travel

    I worked a contract at the Ann Arbor VA. Nice job good ratios BUT .... it's total care. You draw your labs, you give your nebs, etc. My 13 week contract ended early becasue September 30th rolled...

  22. Any white middle aged travel nurses out there?

    OldnurseRN replied to bostonbakednurse's topic in Travel

    I guess I am "middle-aged" if I live to be

  23. travel nursing not taking spouse.

    OldnurseRN replied to pnut8377's topic in Travel

    I travel and my husband stays home. It truly sucks. Closest I've been was 4 hours away but most assignments are well over 1000 miles. What to do? I'm not young, I need the job and his provides free...

  24. 1st Assignment 1st Day

    OldnurseRN replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    It's true, as a traveler you "hit the floor running". Do not give yourself unnecessary grief about charting systems. As my name says I have been around a long time and have used 5 different systems in...

  25. Laid off after 38 years

    OldnurseRN replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same situation, though I'm 58. I was terminated when I couldn't return to work before my medical leave ran out.. I missed it by 12 days. I was a faithful, reliable, knowledgeable...