kc87t BSN, RN, EMT-P

I'll be starting in the Neuro ICU in a few weeks. I only have experience in the ER and MICU/SICU -- don't have much experience in neuro. But I love to read and research. I was wondering if anyone had any good recommendations on some literature I coul...

You can either gtfo - because no job is worth your happiness. Or, get a voice and learn to use it. You shouldn't ever allow anyone to talk to you like that or treat you like that. Nursing is a team effort and if you have *** teammates then you need t...

Hey all, I graduated with my BSN in June, started working full-time on a busy med-surg/cardiac unit. I've spoke to multiple co-workers who have years of traveling experience but I'm looking for some more advice and opinions. I've got several question...

Transferring to ICU has actually been my escape from feeling that way. I spent the past 3.5 years in the Emergency Department. I love emergency medicine with all my heart, I just don't love the ER at the particular hospital I work at. When I wasn't a...

I feel like I'm the exact same position. I worked in the ER for 2 years and got along great with everyone...I never heard a negative word spoken to me from co-workers or management. Then I left and decided I was going to do travel nursing. After one ...

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They do, it just depends on the needs of the hospital.

I recommend Medical Solutions. I would refer them to anyone without hesitation. They might pay a little less, but you won't find a company that is more friendly and personable. I've never had a problem getting in contact with my recruiter when I've n...

All very good points. I guess it does make a huge difference if you're traveling alone or with family. It ALL depends on what things are important to you! As long as you have fun and enjoy your travels, that's all the matters :) Patchouli -- I messag...

TravelTax - Started by a former traveler, for travelers -- these guys are awesome. They know everything. They can be a little expensive depending on how many different states you've worked in. They use several different worksheets they ask you to fil...

Sorry -- TravelTax - Started by a former traveler, for travelers -- that link didn't show up correctly above.

When I signed up for the health insurance through the travel company I was paying the entire premium myself, almost $500 a month. After doing some research I found that I can get really good coverage for nearly half the price. I have since purchased ...

Be honest. They will almost always ask you what your weaknesses are. Don't be afraid to tell them. I always tell them that I'm uncomfortable with peds. They're small and they make me nervous! lol.. and I can get a little mouthy with the drunks. I've ...

I spent the past winter in Connecticut, which sucked. Well, the state as a whole sucked, in my opinion. Thankfully the ER I was in was great and the people I worked with were phenomenal. I was expecting the charming and quaint New England you see in ...

My boyfriend was in the exact same situation. He lost $4,000 from them. That "company" is a load of CRAP!!!!!

I've heard from several travelers that NC is a popular travel destination. But I've been emailing a ton of companies asking if they have a lot of assignments in central NC, specifically Winston-Salem, Greensboro or Thomasville and they all keep telli...

Thanks guys. I actually talked to TG Healthcare the other day and they work extensively with a network in and around Greensboro. I only talked to about 25 companies before finding this...but better late than never! :)

I just started my first assignment in Connecticut -- maybe not the best choice for the winter months -- but the hospital is great. I was incredibly nervous as well. But, I quickly realized, emergency medicine is the same, regardless of where you go. ...

I'm currently on my first assignment in Connecticut so I'm still in the process of figuring out all the details. In regards to health insurance... do you guys take the company provided insurance? Or does it make more sense to get private health insur...

I'm starting my first travel assignment the end of October and had originally planned to take the housing the company offered, let them set everything up, etc. But, with more research I've learned that I can pocket a whole lot more money if I set up ...

Thanks so much for the input. I'm taking the company housing just for this first assignment (one less thing to worry about). I'd like to get my feet wet and figure out all the ins and outs of traveling and not have to get the housing situated right a...

So after checking out Craigslist I saw an add for this website...I KNEW something like this had to exist, I just couldn't find it right away. But, I wanted to share with other travelers looking for housing. http://www.airbnb.com -- PERFECT idea! Has ...

Hey guys, I'm looking for some input about all these "online nursing jobs" I see posted as advertisements. I work full time in the ER but am looking for something to do on the side, preferably something a little less stressful. I've been seeing more ...

We have a patient that comes in roughly every 2 weeks because of this problem. He, of course, just so happens to be very close friends with one of our ortho surgeons and has a "prescribed course of treatment" which includes Dilaudid 2 mg & Phen 2...

Emergency rooms have no windows. They have doors. The pneumatic type, that opens unexpectedly with a hiss. Inside the doors is a family of specially trained people who work, prepare, and wait. They wait to see what the doors will bring. Pain, fear, a...