sizzlev

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1. One year later... (AF nursing)

   sizzlev replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government

   I am applying for Travis AFB for an ICU position as a RN, civilian contract. I have heard bad things about the contract Loyal Source and a mixture of bad and good about working on an AFB as a civilian. Any input for me about working in Travis on the ...

2. Government Contract Company Question

   sizzlev replied to smf42588's topic in Government

   So have anyone taken a position with them? I am looking into it but I have found really bad reviews about this company that have me worried.

3. Getting a Hawaii RN License by Endorsement from California

   sizzlev replied to cheethaj's topic in Hawaii

   I just received word I FINALLY will get my license in July. I applied in January of this year, so it took about 4-5 mo. I had to be reviewed due to a misdemeanor I had over 10yrs ago which made the process longer. They asked me to send a letter of ex...

4. How to ask questions...

   sizzlev replied to morningland's topic in Travel

   i'm on my first assignment now and having this same problem. I came from a harder/bigger hospital but am having a tough time with the staff. I have had a lot of questions because so many things are different like policies, procedures, medications, an...

5. seattle/bellingham hospitals

   sizzlev replied to sizzlev's topic in Travel

   I ended up taking a job in a suburb of Seattle for days. I found a place in W. Seattle which worked out nicely. I just heard about not having free or low pay parking for hospitals in Seattle proper. Glad I didn't do that. I also found out that the ag...

6. Safe housing contracts

   sizzlev posted a topic in Travel

   So, I have been looking on craigslist for apts to rent when I get to Seattle but what is the best way to go about sealing a deal with a person thousand of miles away (signing contracts, paying rent/deposits and obtaining keys? One person I don' t thi...

7. Valley Medical Center

   sizzlev replied to ceea44's topic in Washington

   Any news on what it's like to work in a Renton hospital lately? I have a possible offer there.

8. Relocating to Houston TX

   sizzlev replied to shoegalRN's topic in Texas

   I work at Ben Taub Trauma surgical ICU in the med Center and I liked it. You will learn a lot! It's a large unit of 30 beds and 13-15 RN a shift. Team work was great on my shifts but think it could be variable on who is working. I am leaving soon to...

9. Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington

   sizzlev replied to garn12's topic in Travel

   I don't acutally see how to PM you but I'm looking in that area now. Is there anything to do in Everett? I live in cities but can do small towns as long as it's not all typical suburbs and boring. How is Everett? Do you know anything about the ICU? W...

10. Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington

    sizzlev replied to garn12's topic in Travel

    I don't acutally see how to PM you but I am looking in that area now. Is there anything to do in Everett? I live in cities but can do small towns as long as it's not all typical suburbs and boring. How is Everett? Do you know anything about the ICU?...

11. seattle/bellingham hospitals

    sizzlev posted a topic in Travel

    Hi I am working with agencies to find a job in Seattle, Bellingham or maybe another town nearby to start next month. I would like to know what the hospitals are like from your experience. I'm looking for ICU and step down Tele units. Also, is it atyp...

12. Rate First Assignment

    sizzlev replied to DatMurse's topic in Travel

    Hi guys I am currently working with recruiters now to get my first travel assignment. I'm glad I stumbled across this post bc one of them is nurses Rx. The nurses Rx recruiter has been the most available but I was worried since I hadn't heard about ...

13. Refilling water pitchers

    sizzlev posted a topic in Safety

    Nurses, How do you refill patient's water pitchers in the hospital? We are no longer allowed to take their pitchers to the touch-free water machine. Currently, they have us using large styrofoam cups for each refill. Needless, to say we are making a ...

14. What if you do not think a pt is ready for discharge?

    sizzlev posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi, I am a student nurse and need a little help answering a question. I have an idea but I would like to hear from nurses and also if you know of a reputable site with good information about this. Thanks. You are instructed to discharge a patient who...

15. TWU Fall 2010

    sizzlev replied to Nurse J0RDAN's topic in Texas

    Sorry, my email is [email protected]