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Louisville area hospitals use in-house registry and agency nurses. Not much chance for a travel contract. Pay is much lower than other areas, as well. The agency I work with pays $27 plus bonuses if you work enough hours. That's with no benefits, of course.

Thanks for the clarification. Again, with such a huge number of designations for various healthcare providers, the general public just doesn't really care what your title is. I can see the problem you may encounter with LTC, presumably elderly and possibly not fully with the program. I remember hearing "Nurse. Nurse." with whoever responded being a nurse to the one calling out. Don't blame you for not trying to educate them.

The unfortunate thing is that laws are not always the answer. By the way, the United States of America is a republic form of government. During the past few decades, those who want everyone else to conform to their ideas have pushed for laws to force everyone to comply. Since someone will benefit financially (ie. manufacturers of infant seats, helmuts, etc. or lawyers), our oh-so-honest politicians (not) willingly pass the laws. It has been tagged "slowly chipping away at personal liberty" for a reason. Do I believe that seatbelts, infant seats & helmuts, among other devices are important tools for safety? Yes. Should there be laws requiring their use? No. People on the other side of an issue may have equally legitimate arguments. The point is, laws that limit personal behavior are not always the best thing to create.

What other factors play a part in the numerous medical diagnoses of those patients? Ask any environmentalist (gag) about all the polutants in our air. They like to 'crusade law' people to death, too. The majority of our Medicare patients have led productive lives, paid taxes for years and are only utilizing the funds they contributed to. And...what happened to all the $$$ states got from the fraudulant settlements with tobacco companies supposedly earmarked for healthcare? I do not concede that smoking is healthy, but it is not the only cause of illness. After all, people have been sick and dying for centuries. Amen, Roy, that laws are not the answer---for smoking, seat belt use, helmuts...long, long list.

Not a very thought-ful answer to the question posed.

Given the fact that most 'baby-boomers' and lots of their children grew up in homes of smokers and were in a society where smoking took place freely, just how in the world have so many millions survived the "second-hand smoke kills" phenomona? Research is a multi-billion dollar industry that produces conflicting results so they can justify their existence and continue raking in the $$$. It's hard for me to take any of it very seriously, certainly not enough to create the myriad of laws that govern behavior.

Clark Hospital (Clarksville) and Floyd Memorial (New Albany) are advertising $5000 sign on bonuses for ICU nurses. They are on the Indiana side of the river and may be too far from Prospect to consider. Just thought I'd throw it in.

Sounds like you're a bit frustrated with where you are. Is that the reason you want to 'travel'? If so, you'll probably find the same type of situation (to some degree) wherever you are. I am not trying to discourage you but think you should realize that people are people wherever they live. What I liked most about traveling was seeing this beautiful country, learning about different cultures and meeting new people. Some were great; some were not. It helped to not get into the hospital politics and various complaints knowing that I would be somewhere else soon. That thought might help where you are. Please know that you are comfortable with your skills before you decide to travel. You will be expected to go straight to work in most places--little or no orientation to the unit or facility. Good luck with your search.

No one is arguing. That's why I noted that you were referring to your hospital's policy. And your first post mentioned the checking. Don't get yours in a bunch, please. :smackingf There are no accusations here, just comments on the subject.

Nearly every OR I've worked in had one or more women who, for religious reasons, wore skirts. Scrub dresses are still available and were purchased for their use by the facility. Perineal fallout? and checking for underwear? :roll What about all the chest hair exposed by those virile men? Before you reply, Marie, I noted that it's your facilities policy. Just seems odd to me.

I was there for a 6-week travel assignment a few years ago. Laredo is a border town, not very attractive. People are nice, but Spanish is the primary language, so be prepared to learn if you're English only. A lot of the docs are pretty condescending. It is HOT! Though Texas is my home state, I couldn't wait to get back to cooler country. Sorry, I can't give much positive info. Keep in mind that 6 weeks doesn't count for much. Good luck.

Although I was offered assignments in many parts of the country, I was partial to the west. Was in my home state of Texas, N. Mex., Ariz., Wy., Wash., N. Dak., and Wisconson. I think that's all. Did 7 contracts in Wa., then went on staff for 3 years. I traveled with Professional Nurses. Never had a problem with them and was treated with great respect. Their web site is www.professionalnurses.com. If you decide to go with them, I'll split the bonus if you'll PM me. :kiss I loved travelling and miss it. May do it again when the wonderful man I married retires next year.

I traveled for several years as a circulator with no problem. Took call, too. Every OR I've ever been in has ORTs which severely limits the use of RNs as scrubs. Unfortunate, because I always enjoyed both roles and have been severly handicapped by lack of opportunites to scrub. You are fortunate, Shodobe, to be in a place where only RNs are working.

This sounds like fiction. "Under anesthesia" indicates that a provider was at the head of the table. The circulator would have been present while the patient was in stirrups. In other words, the patient would not be left alone with a male tech in the room. If pictures were taken illicitly, each person present should be fired!! I've worked in ORs, large & small, for years and find this scenario a little hard to believe.

Yes, it is uncommon these days for RNs to scrub. By law, a circulator must be a RN, but a scrub person can be a tech or LV(P)N. Economically & (unfortunately) practically, an all RN staff is rare. You may find that circulating is a very interesting & rewarding position if you give it a chance. Perhaps, also, you may find a place that will allow you to scrub as well as circulate. Good luck in your search for a satisfying nursing career.

I am originally from Kerrville, the heart of the hill country. It's a beautiful area surrounded by hills with the Guadalupe River running through it. It's approximately one hour from San Antonio, 1 1/2 from Austin & 3 from Corpus Christi. Centrally located in southern Texas. There is a hospital in Kerrville & one in Fredericksburg, both of which I've worked in. Be wary of relocating to Fredericksburg, though. They like all the visitors but like for them to go home. My son lives in Tyler in northeast Tx. It's a growing area with several hospitals within Tyler and surrounding communities. Though I now live in Kentucky, my heart remains in the Great Lone Star State!! Good luck with your search.

is important! I always consider every new experience an adventure :Melody: . "Only good things happen to me!" Sometimes the 'good thing' is moving on to the next adventure :rotfl: .

which accounts for some of the differences. As a former traveler, I've been in quite a few ORs, each with its own way of doing things. Scrubs or 'bunny suits' that cover street clothes are always required within the "red line", as are some kind of hair covering (to minimize contamination from shedding hair). Masks are worn in rooms where the sterile field has been opened thru application of dressing. Though there have been studies that suggest masks are unnecessary/ineffective, I doubt if any facility has moved to not requiring them. AORN recommendations have changed through the years, but hospital policies/sacred cow mentality are sometimes slow to catch up. :zzzzz Staff attitudes are a significant factor, too, in what is acceptable in any given facility. Consequently, you will see a wide variety of practices.

After traveling for a few years, all that loading, unloading, pet deposits that got outrageous...I bought a 31' motorhome. What a great move that was. Never had to do without the comforts of home after that and the animals didn't have to adjust to a new place every few months. It also made sight-seeing wherever we were much easier. Just unhook & go. Finding RV parks close by was rarely a problem. They have monthly rates that make finances much better than those high daily ones. I loved this mode of travel, seeing so many wonderful areas of our great country and meeting all kinds of people. Each area has its own special history, ethnic traditions, etc. What an education! My husband of 1+ year will retire in a couple of years. I think he's convinced that we'll travel together for a couple of assignments a year when that happens. I can hardly wait. Happy trails...

This whole scenario is questionable to me. Narcotic infusions are given through a locked pump to which this 'MD' or anyone unauthorized would not have access.

This thread is an example of how much I appreciate the information/expertise shared that enhances my knowledge base in areas not readily familiar to me as an OR nurse.

I'm wondering what Sev & Vec are. Maybe they're drugs known to me by another name. Questions... 1) Was an anesthesia service utilized or was this a "conscious sedation" anesthesia? 2) What patient position was required for exposure of the debrided tissue? 3) What did the physician's post-op note say regarding possible causes of VS changes? 4) Was X in PACU post-op or returned to room from OR? There are a few blanks to consider for an OR nurse to comment regarding your scenario.

It's disappointing to me that everything is put into a political context. We elect people to make decisions based on what is the right thing to do. The "right" thing is provide reasonable health care coverage for a large segment of state employees. Battle lines should not be drawn. A solution should be determined. I am sick to death of 'Democrat vs. Republican'. Just get the job done, legislators, or get out! :angryfire And, just WHY is there this constant mantra of "rising health care costs"? Should we perhaps take a hard look at the REAL REASONS? How much required paperwork, documentation, licensing & accreditation expenses.... It sure isn't salaries for the nursing staff! And who requires all that excess? Legislation, legislation, legislation...:uhoh21: lawsuits, lawsuits, lawsuits... Uh-oh, soapbox.:chair: Citizen Nurse