Karen_tn_37211

Karen_tn_37211

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  1. Help!w/ Pro's & Con's of Travel Nsg and Checklist of ??'s for Travel Nsg Companies.

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to cameroondiva's topic in Travel

    Be careful with companies on that list. Some of them have a bad reputation among current travelers. Go to www.delphiforums.com and look under travel nursing. Good info

  2. Should I stay in case management or go?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to aaac's topic in Case Management

    I went back to the hospital January, 2004 after doing case management (work comp) since 1995. I like it and am not considering going back to case management until I'm too old to do this any longer...

  3. Are you glad you chose case management?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to susanmary's topic in Case Management

    I did case management for 10 years. I am now back into hospital floor nursing. I was tired of working 40+++++++ hours a week just to get it all done. When they pay you a salary they tend to expect...

  4. Renewing your contract

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to Skwidward's topic in Travel

    No way I would stay if they were dropping my pay rate. They should be increasing it!! At least that is how it has been for

  5. PPR and RN Demand

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to seanymph's topic in Travel

    I am with RN Demand now. Go with PPR. I will tell you the reality when this contract is over in 5

  6. Getting to an assignment

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to mac23's topic in Travel

    Did you talk to the prison before you accepted the assignment and started driving? If not, I would be VERY leery

  7. Anyone know about the PBDS test?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to MistyKat10's topic in Travel

    I took the Med-Surg PBDS test last August. I was presented with several 15-30 second video tapes. Each tape was a scenario of something happening.....blood reaction, insulin reaction, etc....I had to...

  8. it doesn't matter what kind of nurse you are.

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to jpatrick188's topic in General Nursing

    Don't mean to be offensive here, but since when is a CNA a nurse? CNA means certified nursing assistant. RN and LPN means nurse. True, CNA's are important and necessary for me to function......but I...

  9. Skyline Medical Center in Nashville?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to Town & Country's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Vanderbilt only hires RN's for the floors. LPN's work in the clinic

  10. A new pet peeve of mine

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to TracyB,RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Quote: I really do hate misspelled words and bad grammar and I don't think it's particularly anal to be that way. I hate it when people omit a comma. I hate "run-on" sentences. :rotfl: :rotfl:...

  11. How to get physically/nutritionally fit for nursing!

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    I go to the gym every day that I don't work. I also take multi-vitamins, calcium, and Juice Plus. Exercising gives me more energy.... Not sure I could do this job without

  12. Anyone here work night shift-past or present? Need advice pls.

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    I go to the gym on the days I don't work. Just can't make it when I get off work in the morning. I'm too tired. Plus, exercising wakes me up....... and when I get home from working I need to

  13. Best shift to work with teens at home

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to RodeoLP's topic in General Nursing

    I am a single parent and had no one to help me out with child care issues. I worked a office job 8-4:30 (or hours similar to that) until my son was old enough to watch himself. I'm now working in a...

  14. I am afriad to work in a hospital

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to shalom's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds just like my last job. I left after 7 months. I'm now at a facility that is entirely different. The people are nice and very helpful. Maybe if enough people leave then the facility will...

  15. Hourly vs Exempt Salaries

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to pumpkin's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both hourly and salary. I will NEVER work salary again. They tend to give you so many job responsibilities that it takes 60+ hours/week to get it all done. You work 60 hours or whatever...

  16. Would you drive 100 miles for a great job?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    My mom always said, "if in doubt the answer is no." That has never let me down in my decision making. The very fact that you have posted a question about it on here indicates that you wonder whether...

  17. Help - What style of scrub tops do you prefer?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to NewNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I have to have the 2 front pockets. Also prefer the cotton or ones that feel soft to the touch. Too many of them are "starchy" or

  18. Anyone here work night shift-past or present? Need advice pls.

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    Like some of you I considered myself a day shift person. Never was able to stay up late at night. I started night shift work about a month ago. Instead of trying to adjust THE NIGHT prior to beginning...

  19. weekend differential

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to allevi's topic in General Nursing

    We get $6 per hour for weekend work. We aren't on-call but if they were short and called me they would offer premium pay (time and 1/2) as an incentive to get me to come in and

  20. Blue Collar or White collar?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

    No collar job here. I wear collar-free wear.

  21. New grad not wanting to work

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to MSMCnurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, if you criticize and judge someone that is criticizing and judging someone else, aren't you just as guilty of being critical and judgmental? Isn't that being just a tad bit hypocritical? Why don't...

  22. would like to apply to Vanderbilt one day!

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to medgirl's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Vandy is all about the name. I worked there 7 months and that was enough for

  23. SRNAs, How important is GPA vs Standard Test for the application?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I didnt get the impression that you were cocky or obnoxious like the previous poster indicated. I understood what you were

  24. Can I take Vicodin and work???

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to danvet's topic in General Nursing

    I would discuss the situation and express my concerns with the physician/practitioner that prescribed the

  25. What to bring first days on the job???

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to Mrs.Yost's topic in General Nursing

    positive