Trvln Nurse

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  1. Anyone doing any travel dialysis nursing?

    Trvln Nurse replied to theresa_b's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I just finished my first assignment with Foundation Medical Staffing. They have been very professional and I'm very pleased with them as well as all the options they have for dialysis travel...

  2. IV antibiotic infusions

    Trvln Nurse replied to kafo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Question....for those of you who direct drip antiobiotics while the patient is still on dialysis (ie...Vancomycin) Do you attach to the arterial port? Are you concerned as to how much is getting...

  3. IV antibiotic infusions

    Trvln Nurse replied to kafo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In the clinic were I work at we had only one partially working IV pump for 100 patients. I went to my manager and made the case for new IV pumps. It was met with criticism at first....(as pumps cost...

  4. is this typical ??? (long)

    Trvln Nurse replied to mtnmom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sorry it didn't work out for you. It is a shame that your dialysis experience was such a negative one. That is obviously a very unprofessional group you were working with. HIPPA violations! Were...

  5. encouragement needed

    Trvln Nurse replied to mtnmom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well....it is obvious that all of us with dialysis experience can't believe the treatment you are getting. We all know and agree that it takes about 6 months to really start feeling comfortable....

  6. Safe patient ratios

    Trvln Nurse replied to KAT1994's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What is the penalty for being out of compliance? Does anyone

  7. Travel Nursing in your RV full time

    Trvln Nurse posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi...I'd like to hear from any other nurses who are traveling in their motorhome. I've worked as a travel nurse before....but traveling in our RV will be new for us. We just bought a 38 foot diesel...

  8. Poll: Should nurses have more distinctive titles?

    Trvln Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to poll other nurses. Do you think nurses should have more distintive titles? and Do you think this would help elevate respect for our profession and elevate our salaries? The newspaper in...

  9. What kind of patient would you make????!!!

    Trvln Nurse replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    :innerconf Just for the doctors (teaching services...oh yea...) I was the patient from hell. As to the nursing staff...I was an angel...very sweet and not too demanding... :smackingf I had a very...

  10. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    Trvln Nurse replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    The day nurses have to wear whites with nursing caps is the day I quit! Seriously! No kidding here. That couldn't be more impractical in todays nursing practice. Hey....todays nursing practice...

  11. Poll: Should nurses have more distinctive titles?

    Trvln Nurse replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    ************************* **************************** Many nurses are salaried not hourly... Many nurses are independent business men & women... In many places...it is the nurses who bring in...

  12. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Trvln Nurse replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    The story of Juan is so funny I read it to my husband and we both got a good laugh out of it. Thanks for

  13. Poll: Should nurses have more distinctive titles?

    Trvln Nurse replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: thanks for the comment....this is what i'm getting at by this post. as i origionally said....i have notice that we are portrayed along with uneducated professions such as food service as well...

  14. Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?

    Trvln Nurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    i hope dh spoke with an attorney or at least filed an appeal to his workman's comp within the required 60 days. i've learned from my attorneys who represent many nurses...that just about every...

  15. Today I was too busy

    Trvln Nurse replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    What a sad story... I think too many of us hate to admit that we experienced similiar situations. I've long thought that hospitals should have a hospice type of pallative care program not only to...

  16. Working during nursing school/clinicals

    Trvln Nurse replied to Plagueis's topic in Nursing Career

    Well...It's not easy. Sometimes I wonder how I did it...but I did. I too had to work my way through school. My best advice to you....I would be concerned about a nursing program that said they...

  17. tired of bedside care, options???

    Trvln Nurse replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    My advice....look for a different career. Or have you ever thought about industrial nursing jobs? I hear they're great if you can find one. I'm doing some serious thinking about nursing work...

  18. Has your Nursing License ever been in Jeopardy?

    Trvln Nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...I agree with you that nursing has become so dangerous...but not just because of the unsafe staffing experienced as I mentioned above. But also due to our risks for infection. I have spent the...

  19. Need 2 Nurses to answer a few Research questions please!!

    Trvln Nurse replied to MUSN06's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd be happy to help if I can? What do you need for your

  20. What do you think is a fair salary for nurses?

    Trvln Nurse replied to Sweetpea00's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you!!! The big problem with nursing is not the starting salary. It's it that we get our review (after working our butts off all year in very stressful often understaffed...

  21. Has your Nursing License ever been in Jeopardy?

    Trvln Nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    This survey question made me think of something different than most of its replies. I almost voted yes...that my license had been put in jeopardy....but then I was reading about problems with drugs....

  22. TOOK NCLEX 2/3/05, had 265 !!

    Trvln Nurse replied to ashlynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I took the NCLEX years ago...but it was the computer system. My school did something really great to prepare us. They had us take a special course (I wish I could remember the name)...it not...

  23. nursing schools in Oregon

    Trvln Nurse replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    There are several nursing schools in Portland, Oregon. I believe one of the best kept secrets if you're looking for a BSN is Walla Walla. I graduated from their program. My classes were small and...

  24. Stethoscope covers

    Trvln Nurse replied to Jess-RN in 2006's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a cover on my stethoscope for years and love it. I found that I couldn't wear my stethoscope around my neck without something covering it because I found the plastic irritating....

  25. Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?

    Trvln Nurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for your concern. I am in Oregon. I did not write this to gain sympathy but yet to inform and educate other nurses. We are exposed to many infectious diseases daily and we do think about...