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  1. My first PICC!

    larniegrl posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Just had to tell someone...my family/friends don't really understand, and I don't want to appear TOO excited to my co-workers...but I put in my FIRST PICC LINE! I feel great, it went so smoothly on a...

  2. Veins vs. Arteries

    larniegrl posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Kind of a silly question, or it makes me feel that way. I've been doing IV's for 3 years, but recently I've been getting a lot of bright/red blood return when my IV's. I palpate for pulsation, check...

  3. plethora-proofing my resume, any tips?

    larniegrl replied to GypsyNurse54's topic in Travel

    I've been using a skill based resume, instead of chronological. It makes more sense to me, based on the varied locations and units I've been too in a month. It also doesn't look as wordy...you can...

  4. Alaska travel, help with Agency to use

    larniegrl replied to Noahj's topic in Travel

    There are some agencies that have an exclusive with Providence up there. I think Cross Country has

  5. Working with several companies?

    larniegrl replied to missashley09's topic in Travel

    It was hard for me at first, and I still struggle with it when time comes to look for the next assignment. I have to remember that I am kind of on my own when it comes to jobs. Most agency care about...

  6. Med-Surg nursing, a place where Innocence and Expertise collide

    larniegrl replied to JosefVernon Hodgkins's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well said. I love mentoring, teaching something new to someone who genuinely wants to learn. I've only met 1 or 2 bad eggs, with LARGE egos that were new graduates. Most of these people got into...

  7. Kaiser Hospitals

    larniegrl posted a topic in Travel

    So...I'm heading to southern CA. My company has it in with Kaiser, so my recruiter is pushing for Kaiser hospital in San Diego. I have heard horror stories about Kaiser Oakland/LA, but nothing and San...

  8. No Confidence!

    larniegrl replied to westieluv's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Geeze, what a shift! On busy nights like that I always had the sinking feeling in my stomach that I was forgetting something. I would go over the charts several times, and make sure I'd remember the...

  9. No Confidence!

    larniegrl replied to westieluv's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have confidence issues too, but I don't think it is necessarily a bad thing. It keeps me on my toes, always second guessing myself, keeps me from making big mistakes. Your nursing style is unique....

  10. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    larniegrl posted a topic in Travel

    Hey guys. I just got offered a AWESOME location job that is paying LOW rates these days, but I am more concerned with my brain not able to put the pieces together to figure out what I will be making...

  11. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    larniegrl replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    I'm glad I didn't take it this time around. A couple weeks ago I read an article about the 10 highest paid states for RN's and HI was on the list. It was pretty shocking that they were willing to pay...

  12. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

    larniegrl replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

    It two almost 3 weeks to get my last assignment. Very frustrating, but keep with it, and maybe branch out to other

  13. Why do doctors do this to me?

    larniegrl replied to qqu9569's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The best responses I've had... "Are you going to call me about this all night." (3rd call, BP still 158/110) "Just order whatever you want." (thought that was funny) "No, the answer is no, and don't...

  14. Under Appreciated and Irritated

    larniegrl replied to RexRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I had a situation like that at my old job. I had been nursing for 3 years, completed my CMSRN, actively involved as a mentor/preceptor to new graduate/hires, always the superuser for new...

  15. Blood transfusion and heart failure

    larniegrl replied to Darknights's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I would be very cautious about giving a unit of blood that quickly unless it was in a massive transfusion situation. It is just too much, too fast. I've seen a few older patients go into respiratory...

  16. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    larniegrl replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    It was Hawaii. Great location, awful

  17. Don't Ask, Don't Tell - Should you alert agency that you're working with another

    larniegrl replied to shailee's topic in Travel

    I struggled with that in the beginning too. Now I usually give my current company a few days to put together some options, and then contact the other two I have on board as well. Make sure you keep...

  18. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    larniegrl replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    They were supplying a rental car, but it wasn't those numbers. I can understand only giving me so much in travel reimbursement when they have to supply a car for the 3 months. I was more concerned...

  19. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

    larniegrl replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

    Maybe getting a bigger agency on board, at least until you get into the "game" would be a good idea. Some of the bigger ones are American Mobile and Cross Country. They don't get great reviews, but I...

  20. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

    larniegrl replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

    All of my assignments have taken 2-4 weeks for me to get an interview. This is after submitting my profile to 15+jobs that I meet all qualifications for. My first travel job I took closer to home...

  21. Where to go from med surg

    larniegrl replied to AMCNurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Go somewhere completely different like ED. I've always wanted to go to ED, will transfer once I settle down from

  22. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    larniegrl replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    Exactly. Which is why I almost croaked when I was told those numbers. I guess some places are so wanted by travelers that they post rates WAY below normal...the worse part is these companies/hospitals...

  23. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    larniegrl replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the help. I just can't stomach the low rate. I also am having problems figuring out where they are getting the final take home numbers, and that is a MAJOR red-flag. I really need things...

  24. Float Pool

    larniegrl replied to jamesy7's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just be flexible. Have your own routine down, because you will most likely be on your own. I love float pool though. Usually always somewhere different and new patients every shift. For the most part...

  25. Travel, is it safe in this economy?

    larniegrl replied to brittney318's topic in Travel

    Traveling is awesome! Its also challenging, and frustrating. You are expected to hit the ground running with little to no orientation. You get to see the "world", meet new people and find out how...