Trvln Nurse

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  1. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Trvln Nurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    We all have lots of stories to tell. I thought it would be fun if we shared a few of our funniest patient stories with each other. Here's mine... I keep remembering a particular incident a few years...

  2. Dialysis Travel Nursing

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

    I've been working as a traveling dialysis nurse for the past three years and love it. I travel only with Foundation Medical Staffing. They have been very good to me and offer the best benefits....

  3. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

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

    Again....you usually pass with a 75 question only exam. You have to be failing horribly to fail with a 75 question test as it usually will give you more opportunity to prove yourself. It is when you...

  4. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

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

    I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions years ago. I knew that I had passed. The college I went to had us take a mandatory course on the NCLEX test and how it works which really helped as I understood...

  5. new to traveling

    Trvln Nurse replied to dementia smith's topic in Travel

    Welcome to the world of travel nursing. It's always difficult for me to decide where to go or not go. I base it on what areas I'm interested in seeing, where my husband needs to be for work, or...

  6. new grad travel nurse??

    Trvln Nurse replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in Travel

    Great commentary. Love the quote. I hope the new grads listen to all this

  7. dilemma between FMC and Davita...which one?anyone?

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

    I think it depend on what clinic and where you go. I'm an experienced travel hemo RN. I worked at a nice FMC clinic....but have heard horror stories about others. I'm currently working in a Davita...

  8. Negotiating pay

    Trvln Nurse replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

    Negotiate salary with a couple different companies before they submit...and before you

  9. new grad travel nurse??

    Trvln Nurse replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in Travel

    I have to agree with all the other experienced nurses here. I have worked as a traveler for years. And as always...most of my travel assignments offer at least three days of orientation....

  10. RV's anyone???

    Trvln Nurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Ever thought about traveling to Olympia, Washington? I just finished an assignment at their hospital out there. Though I don't work in the ER...I've heard their ER is very busy. The Providence St...

  11. Negotiating pay

    Trvln Nurse replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

    Good specialty. I'd check out other companies for comparison jobs. Are you willing to travel to other areas of the U.S.? All jobs are negotiable. Especially if you are working with more than one...

  12. Do travel nurses have any choices other than "general floor" nursing?

    Trvln Nurse replied to forest2525's topic in Travel

    If you want to work in or out of the hospital environment and have tons of jobs opportunities traveling. You might want to look into hemodialysis. I'm a traveling hemodialysis nurse....and travel...

  13. Ever Walked Out On An Assignment????

    Trvln Nurse replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    I've had good assignments and bad assignments. When you find yourself in a bad assignment...that's when you find out how good your agency and recruiter are. If they don't back you up 100% Then I'd...

  14. Anyone travel with their family? Husband and kids?

    Trvln Nurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in Travel

    IdahoNurse....I like that term "home executive". I guess my husband is my "home executive". I love it! He does work from home (via computer...he's an engineer) but he also....does laundry, etc....

  15. one nurse for 24 patients

    Trvln Nurse replied to prometheus0219's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Check out the web site: NCSBN.org It has links to all of the nursing state nursing boards and from there you can usually get to the state laws for staffing at dialysis

  16. one nurse for 24 patients

    Trvln Nurse replied to prometheus0219's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    :redlight: Check out your state guidelines for safe staffing. Go to the internet. I'm an experienced agency hemo RN....and I would NOT open a clinic with 24 patients alone! This is NOT safe!...

  17. new to dialysis, please help!

    Trvln Nurse replied to s9283's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    After five weeks you are expected to handle a four patient pod yourself! That is ridiculous!!! Either you are being "set up" by the company or by the tech! Where are you working?! What does the...

  18. $23/hr to travel?

    Trvln Nurse replied to Billy5949's topic in Travel

    I'm currently on assignment in Florida....though not in a hospital. But it has been a very difficult assignment to say the least. I worked with another RN who took an ICU travel assignment to...

  19. RV's anyone???

    Trvln Nurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I origionally posted on the first page. I am the traveling RN living in my 40 foot Safari Panther double slide diesel pusher. Sorry I haven't checked into this web site again sooner....a lot of good...

  20. So what is there besides working in a hospital...?

    Trvln Nurse replied to New2ER's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ever look into hemodialysis? I worked in the hospitals for years. Regular jobs and travel jobs. You couldn't pay me enough to work on the hospital floor or ICU now....I'm burnt out on that. So I...

  21. RV's anyone???

    Trvln Nurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Just checked in again....I'm currently in the midwest (half way from West coast to East coast trip....and having a blast! Staying at a lake this week.) Mt. Rushmore was very cool to see and planning...

  22. ??? What techs can & cannot do in various states???

    Trvln Nurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'd like to hear some feedback from other nurses as to what technicians can and cannot do in various states. I'm particularly interested in Florida right now as I'm considering that area for my next...

  23. Anyone heard of Aureus Medical group

    Trvln Nurse replied to spoiled28's topic in Travel

    I have never worked for that company...but I am now skeptical because I just worked with another traveler who worked for them and was very unhappy (she actually switched to the company I work for). I...

  24. RV's anyone???

    Trvln Nurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I've lived full time in my RV for 1 1/2 years. Have to say "I LOVE IT!" I'm working as a traveling hemodialysis RN. I have a 40 foot 2001 Safari Panther 455 (2 slides) diesel pusher motorhome. So...

  25. Travel dialysis....any problems with RO/water - patient safety?

    Trvln Nurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi.... I've heard a few horror stories from other travelers. So far I've been lucky and haven't encountered anything major. But a fellow traveler told me a horror story about a small clinic she worked...