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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 ...

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 po...

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...

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 pr...

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? Resea...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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 la...

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...

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 interest...

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. Central...

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 ha...

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 ...

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.

Same dilemma 25 years ago. Maybe a clue to why nurses have such a hard time getting along in the workplace. Lots of opinions--too little respect for differing ones. There is an old saying, "There's more than one way to skin a cat." (Disgusting tho...

How many "office nurses" are nurses? :stone Few doctor have RNs or LPNs in their offices. I, too, have questioned receiving orders from a office staff person, but know that doctors convey orders through them frequently. A real dilemma, as all the pre...

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.