Spoiled1

Spoiled1 MSN, RN

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  1. VA Travel Nurse Corp

    Any advice yet on the VA travel nurse corps? I've recently applied for a VA nurse position here in NC, but still waiting for an interview. I am also interested in the travel nurse
  2. Any young african american travel nurses?

    Thank you! Your replies have been most helpful! I am not looking to travel long term, so I am not interested in the independent contractor thing. Just looking to work with a few agencies who are...
  3. Any young african american travel nurses?

    Wow your experience on the Marshall Islands sound amazing! :) Do you mind sharing some good agencies to work
  4. Any young african american travel nurses?

    Thanks for sharing! Saving money and traveling to see the world is my motivation behind all of this. If I just HAD to I could live without the benefits as I don't see myself to be a long term...
  5. Great question! I am wondering the same thing about the economy and traveling. I would be a new critical care nurse traveler from NC. Looking to start out in CA and work my way back East. Hope to get...
  6. Any young african american travel nurses?

    I am still contemplating the travel thing. I am struggling with the idea of leaving a full time job with benefits to work as travel nurse and many companies don't offer benefits (401k, insurance,...
  7. Any young african american travel nurses?

    Anybody in the VA Nurse Travel Corps? I am interested and wanted to hear some from those with first hand experience.
  8. VA Travel Nurse Corp

    79Tango, Do you mind sharing the name of the staffing agency you went through to find Gov't
  9. Do you have 12 hour shifts at your VA?

    I recently applied for a VA position in NC. Did the entire VA system go to 8 hour
  10. I am curious to know if there are any black male nurses out there?? I personally only know of one!! So just wondering if any exist :) , and where? I am from NC, and don't see a lot of them
  11. Any black male nurses out there?

    @ BlackMurse1, I think you are exactly right, there is a lack of role models! Now you can step up and be a role model for those who may come behind you. Keep up the good
  12. Duke CRNA

    Does anyone know if Duke actually accepts students with step-down ICU experience? The websites say they'll consider it, but I am just curious to know if anyone has actually been accepted with that...
  13. CCRN Review

    Anybody here selling Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio's 2 day review DVD for a good
  14. is the name of the group Family Nurse Practitioner Networking site? I couldn't find it on FB. I am AA and interested in going back to get my FNP as
  15. A landmark decision in my workplace

    I know this is random, but I am in NC and looking to apply to Duke's FNP program over the next year or so. Do you mind sharing with me your impression of the program? I'd be interested to hear what's...
  16. CCRN looking towards JD

    Ever considered being a legal nurse consultant? Just another option that combines nursing and
  17. Job Search Blues and Questions

    what school are you attending that you can complete in 7 months? Just
  18. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

    I am in NC and serve on my hospital's Magnet Advisory Committee. Yes this is something that will definitely be taking place. By 2020 all RNs will have to have a BSN. This is a push from JCAHO, and...
  19. what are common times to run IV's in ?

    We give Zosyn over 4 hrs at my hospital. Sometimes its over 30 min, but not so much anymore. One of the pharmacist told me that based on some research the antibx worked better over 4 hours versus 30...
  20. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Thanks for the reply! So, if I go that route, do you know what it takes to keep up with both certifications? This is off topic, but how do you like CCU? I am hoping to put in a transfer next week, but...
  21. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    I currently work in a step down(intermediate critical care) and I'm interested in taking the PCCN. However Im looking to leave this area to work in a CCU. I have been work in step down for over a year...
  22. Actually I was thinking your program sounds awesome! Sounds a like a place I need to be applying!
  23. HELP! New Grad> Two offers on the table: ER & ICU

    Go to the
  24. Just curious, what program are you
  25. International Student Volunteer

    I am interested to learn about your opportunities in Africa for RN's.